Manager Supply Planner

Location: Mumbai, Maharashtra , India Position Title: Manager – Supply Planner Major Duties/Responsibilities: Create and maintain accurate production schedules based on demand forecasts Creating weekly deployment plans for timely and efficient distribution of products across CFAs in accordance with service levels, inventory norms & cost Manage inventory levels and conduct regular stock checks to prevent stockouts and excess inventory Analyse demand patterns and make recommendations to optimize inventory levels Collaborate with procurement team to ensure timely delivery of raw materials and supplies Collaborate with cross functional teams to deliver Innovations, consumer promos and SKU transitions on time Summary of major duties & key responsibilities: Master Production Schedule development and execution through Kinaxis Maestro. Inventory Management - applying advanced safety stock settings and service level targets Supply Planning (Distribution) Modelling and execution ( RCCP, Network optimization) Network Management for NPD, transitions and Consumer Promo Lead Supply Review for India Business Minimum Education and Experience Requirements: Education: MBA with FMCG Experience preferred Experience: 6-8 Years of experience in similar profiles Essential Knowledge : Working Knowledge of SAP and excel, Warehouse and Transportation Management, Customer Service. Knowledge of Kinaxis/SAP APO, similar planning tools is preferred Desirable Knowledge: Supply Planning The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The policy of The Hershey Company is to extend opportunities to qualified applicants and employees on an equal basis regardless of an individual's race, color, gender, age, national origin, religion, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other categories protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. The Hershey Company is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Minority/Female/Disabled/Protected Veterans If you require a reasonable accommodation as part of the application process, please contact the HR Service Center (askhr@hersheys.com).