Assistant General Manager

Position: AGM / DGM Supply Chain

Role: Individual Contributor

Reporting Manager: General Manager - Store & Warehousing

We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Supply Chain Lead to join our dynamic team. The incumbent will be responsible for leading the development and execution of the inventory deployment and S&OP process to drive alignment between commercial, operations, sales and other key stakeholders. This role requires a subject matter expert in S&OP planning, strong leadership, analytical, and communication skills, as well as the ability to collaborate effectively across departments to drive strategy, planning, supply chain optimization, driving innovation, cost reduction, and quality and service improvements in all regions around the world to maximize business performance.

Your Role:

• Strategic thinking

  : Develop the S&OP vision, strategy and a roadmap based on best-in-class benchmarking within and outside the industry

• S&OP Leadership:

  Lead the development, implementation, and continuous improvement of globally harmonized S&OP process to ensure alignment of demand, supply, and financial plans.

• Cross-functional Collaboration:

  Collaborate closely with sales, marketing, commercial production, procurement, and other key stakeholders to gather input, resolve conflicts, and drive consensus in the S&OP process.

• Demand Planning:

  Oversee demand planning process, including forecasting, analysis of sales trends, and demand shaping strategies to optimize inventory levels and customer satisfaction.

• Supply Planning:

  Manage the supply planning process, including distribution planning, inventory management, and supply network strategies to meet demand while optimizing cost and working capital

• Financial Integration:

  Partner with logistics teams to integrate logistics planning and analysis into the S&OP process, ensuring alignment of operational plans with financial goals and objectives - AOP, Category Growth, SKU-mix to drive bottom-line.

• Performance Metrics:

  Define and track key performance metrics (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness of the S&OP process and drive continuous improvement initiatives.

• Risk Management:

  Identify risks and opportunities in the supply chain, such as capacity constraints, supplier disruptions, and market fluctuations, and develop mitigation strategies to minimize impact on business performance.

• Stakeholder Communication:

  Communicate stock availability, risks and constraints in supply fulfilment, performance, and recommendations to leadership and other stakeholders, providing insights and recommendations to support decision-making.

• Change Management:

  Drive organizational change initiatives related to process improvements, technology implementations, and cultural shifts to support the evolution of the S&OP function.

What you bring to the role:

• Degree in Business, Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Research, (or additional relevant experience in a related field); master’s degree preferred.
• 10+ years of experience including a minimum of 5 years in supply chain planning with a focus on S&OP Process Design & Implementation
• Deep understanding and experience in network design, demand forecasting, inventory planning and optimization, replenishment functions for high SKU count, large/multi-tiered DC network environments – B2B/B2C experience in consumer goods preferred.
• Proven experience with ERP and SC Planning tools (E.g., Kinaxis, Blue Yonder, SAP IBP) – Implementation experience highly preferred
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to analyze complex data sets, identify trends, and develop actionable insights and recommendations.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and engage stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
• Knowledge and experience in applying data science, AI/ML technologies in driving automation of planning processes
• Proven ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic environment, with the flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and requirements.
• Continuous improvement mindset with validated experience to demonstrate success and impact.