Supply Planner - FMCG/ Beverage Industry

Currently we are hiring as Supply Planner.

Education: MBAs from Premier Institutes.

Job Location: Bangalore

Industry: FMCG/ Foods/ Beverages.

Job Purpose

The Supply Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining supply plans that ensure product availability while optimizing inventory, production, and distribution costs. The role acts as a key link between demand planning, manufacturing, procurement, and logistics teams.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and execute short-term and long-term supply plans based on demand forecasts

- Coordinate with manufacturing, procurement, and logistics to align capacity and material availability

- Monitor and manage inventory levels to prevent stock-outs and excess stock

- Track supplier lead times, production constraints, and capacity limitations

- Participate in S&OP / IBP processes and planning reviews

- Identify supply risks and propose mitigation plans

- Analyse variances between planned vs actual supply and recommend improvements

- Maintain planning data and reports using ERP systems

- Support continuous improvement initiatives in supply chain planning

Key Skills & Competencies:

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- Advanced Excel skills; working knowledge of ERP systems (SAP / Oracle / APO / Kinaxis)

- Good understanding of inventory management and supply chain processes

- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and deadlines

- Strong communication and coordination skills

- Detail-oriented with a proactive mindset

Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or Business

- Certification in Supply Chain (APICS / CPIM) is an advantage

Experience:

- 2-4years of experience in supply planning / production planning / inventory planning

- Experience in FMCG, manufacturing, retail, pharma, or e-commerce preferred

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

- Product availability / service levels

- Inventory turns and ageing

- Plan adherence

- Reduction in stock-outs and excess inventory