Sr Executive Supply Chain (Demand planning and logistics planning), Bangalore

Job Description:

Executive Supply Chain

• Inventory planning – planning safety stock levels across the regional distribution centers and billing depots. Monitor the levels, and plan timely replenishments. Periodically monitor slow or non-moving inventory and plan for the consumption
• Distribution planning – planning the accurate distribution of produced goods across the country to ensure nil stock outs and at the same time avoiding piling of excess inventory.
• Coordination – coordinate with stakeholders such as factory dispatch teams, DC and depot teams, demand/production planners, sales and marketing teams for various activities.
• Logistics – managing optimum primary freight spent, avoid detention. Coordinate with freight providers for efficiency, cost and tracking, speed up delivery time, alternate delivery routes or negotiate quicker turnarounds.
• Demand anticipation – anticipate demand by constantly analyzing the sales trend and very close interactions with field sales team, regional logistic teams.
• Capacity availability – assess the existing storage capabilities and plan inventory. In case of crisis, research possible solutions to store the items that will meet budget, security and location needs.

Desired skillsets:

• Inventory Management
• Supply Chain management
• Logistics and distribution
• Mathematical skills
• Statistical analysis
• Interpersonal skills

Software skills

• Microsoft office tools
• Advanced proficiency in Excel (i.e., VLOOKUP, pivot tables, sumifs, etc.)
• Data collection, analysis, MIS and reporting