Assistant Manager

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Job Overview

Key Responsibilities

• Develop accurate short-term and long-term demand forecasts by analyzing historical sales, trends, seasonality, and promotions.
• Monitor and optimize inventory levels across all kitchens to ensure product availability while minimizing wastage and stock-outs.
• Plan replenishment cycles and coordinate with procurement, vendors, and logistics to ensure timely stock movement.
• Build and maintain daily/weekly/monthly planning reports and dashboards for visibility into forecasts, inventory health, and consumption patterns.
• Identify gaps between forecasted and actual consumption and take corrective actions to improve forecast accuracy.
• Work closely with Operations to understand menu changes, capacity constraints, and volume spikes to adjust planning accordingly.
• Partner with Sales teams to incorporate demand swings, new product launches, and marketing promotions into planning models.
• Conduct root cause analysis for inventory issues (overstock, shortages, wastage, variances) and implement preventive measures.
• Support development and enforcement of supply chain SOPs, ensuring consistency and operational excellence across locations.
• Participate in supply chain improvement projects focusing on automation, process enhancements, and cost optimization.

Requirements

• Minimum 24 months of experience in supply chain, demand planning, inventory management, or related domains.
• Graduate/Diploma holder (diploma after 12th acceptable).
• Strong analytical skills with proficiency in Excel/Google Sheets; familiarity with forecasting tools or ERP systems is a plus.
• Deep understanding of demand planning principles, inventory control, consumption analysis, and supply chain operations.
• Ability to work cross-functionally and communicate clearly with SCM, Operations, and Sales teams.
• Strong attention to detail, problem-solving mindset, and ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to manage planning cycles independently and handle operational escalations.