Zepto - Senior Manager - Planning

Role Overview:

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive professional for a critical role in planning. The position focuses on ensuring optimal stock availability through effective demand, Purchase Order, and capacity planning, while working closely with multiple stakeholders to drive operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities:

Demand Planning:

- Analyze historical data, market trends, and business inputs to forecast demand accurately and minimize variability.

PO Planning:

- Develop and manage indent plans to ensure timely procurement and replenishment aligned with demand forecasts.

Capacity Planning:

- Coordinate with internal teams to align capacity with demand requirements, ensuring smooth operations without bottlenecks.

Stakeholder Management:

- Collaborate cross-functionally with supply chain, procurement, operations, and sales teams to ensure alignment and timely decision-making. Act as a bridge between planning and execution teams.

Inventory Optimization:

- Ensure the right stock is available at the right time at the right place while adhering to expiry guardrails and minimizing wastage.

Performance Monitoring:

- Track key planning metrics such as forecast accuracy, service levels, stock turns, and expiry-related losses; drive continuous improvement initiatives.

Key Objectives:

- Maintain optimal inventory levels across locations

- Minimize stock-outs and overstock situations

- Ensure adherence to expiry norms and reduce write-offs

- Enable efficient supply-demand matching through structured planning

Skills & Competencies:

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- Proficiency in planning tools and data analysis

- Working knowledge of SQL for data extraction, analysis, and reporting

- Effective communication and stakeholder management abilities

- High attention to detail with a structured approach to planning

- Ability to work in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment

Experience & Qualifications:

- 3+ years of experience in supply chain/planning roles

- Experience in demand planning, inventory management, or operations planning required

- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field (MBA is a plus)