Executive-Supply Planning

This position is required to achieve the desired level of performance in the following Key Result areas:

• Ensure Product Shelf Availability is delivered consistently across supply chain point.
• Dynamically drive improvements in the relationship between demand and supply - ensures there is a greater partnership in achieving the right business performance.
• Analyze inventory, modify inventory norms basis obsolescence of product and seasonal variations of replenishment parameter settings at all points in line with actual usage patterns
• Execute plans for ordering and replenishment for regular trading days, promotions and key events ensuring availability for stores consistently by working very closely with vendors and distribution centre.
• Forecast and enforce liquidation plans for excess / near expiry stocks
• Reduction in inventory whilst maintaining a best in class on shelf availability.
• Developing vendors for ensuring timely receipt of materials at cost effective prices.
• Conduct periodic reviews of vendor performance through structured evaluation process.on deliveries and fill rates, channels and order calendars to improve availability and stockholding.
• Manage suppliers for meeting quality norms & meet supply deadlines for smooth completion.
• To maximize efficiency and cost optimization in the supply chain, and improve accuracy and results through collaborative approach with vendors/suppliers.
• Partner with Category & Store Operations team for procurement planning to meet the demand.
• Constantly be on the lookout at avenues to re-engineer & automate various processes within the function
• Work closely with the DC, CC team to enhance productivity.
• Improve processes and system continuously using innovative thinking and problem resolution skills.
• Visit stores in the region to take feedback and improve service.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Should have worked in similar capacity with experience leading demand planning, inventory management, capacity planning and operations management functions
• Knowledge of SAP Forecast and Replenishment
• Good communication and team management experience.