Senior Manager - Supply Planning & Inventory Controls - FMCG

About the Role:

A fast-growing Omni channel brand in the FMCG sector, operating across D2C, e-commerce, retail, and distribution channels is looking for a Senior Manager - Supply Chain. This function will own demand planning, production scheduling, inventory management, and distribution planning across channels, balancing service levels, inventory health, and cost efficiency.

Location: Gurugram

Mode: Full time / on-site / 5.5 days

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive demand forecasting, S&OP, and supply-demand alignment
• Manage production planning, scheduling, and capacity utilisation
• Own inventory planning, safety stock, replenishment, and ageing
• Drive DC-wise distribution and channel inventory planning
• Identify and manage supply chain risks and contingencies
• Build planning reports, dashboards, and analytics
• Drive ERP and planning process improvements
• Partner with Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, Logistics, and Finance

Requirements:

• 6 - 8 years of supply chain / planning experience with 3 - 4 years in a lead / managerial role
• Engineering, Operations, or Supply Chain degree; MBA / PGDM preferred
• Strong FMCG / consumer goods experience
• Experience across D2C, e-commerce, retail, and distribution
• Hands-on experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel
• Strong knowledge of demand planning, S&OP, inventory planning, and distribution
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills
• High ownership and strong execution orientation