Supply Chain Manager(Finance)

Basic Functions:

• Inventory Management by ensuring accuracy of Demand & Supply forecasts (operational forecasts) at multiple levels of aggregation.
• Coordinate cross-functional research activities to reconcile significant variances and refine the Inventory Reporting.
• Create reports to give real-time visibility of Inventory in different locations and channels.
• Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results.
• Provide input to the Supply planning organization in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and product phase-outs.

Job Functions:

• Prepare and maintain relevant reports pertaining to Inventory management.
• Gather, analyse and validate data.
• Apply error analysis techniques to improve forecasting and Supply & production planning.
• Recommend adjustments for operational forecasts.
• Provide input to volume planning (Latest Estimates / annual process)
• Prepare relevant material to facilitate research and discussion.
• Review promotional plans with sales.
• Achieve consensus for operational demand forecasts by facilitating a collaborative planning process with sales, marketing and Supply chain.

Years of Experience:

2 to 3 yrs

Education/Training:

Graduation / MBA (Preferred)

Specific Job-related Skills

• Demonstrated proficiency in statistics, forecasting and forecasting methods with an understanding of their financial and operational impacts.
• Knowledge of SAP
• Microsoft Office
• SQL
• Power BI (good to have)