Stock Planner

Position Objective

Position Overview:

Position Value

Responsibilities

1. Demand Planning & Forecasting 1) Analyze historical customer demand and order data, market trends, and seasonal demand to develop monthly/quarterly/annual demand plans. 2) Proactively address supply constraints, identify risks of out-of-stock (OOS) or shortages in advance, and provide solutions to mitigate supply gaps. 3) Coordinate demand and supply alignment between internal/external customers and suppliers, including reviewing, proposing, and managing purchase orders. 4) Collaborate with sales teams to gather customer demand forecasts, balance inventory turnover with stockout risks, and document/update assumptions underlying demand plans. 5) Partner with product/marketing managers to develop demand plans for new products or markets. 6) Train internal teams on demand management, forecasting, and order entry processes, and educate external stakeholders (customers/suppliers) on collaborative demand management practices. 7) Serve as a technical expert for demand management systems, forecasting tools, and electronic data interchange (EDI) interfaces. 2. Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Management 1) Develop monthly S&OP documents, including aggregate demand plans, supply plans, inventory plans, and supporting assumptions. 2) Facilitate demand consensus meetings, supply-demand balancing reviews, and S&OP execution meetings with sales, marketing, and product teams. 3) Lead the design of customer collaboration processes using best practices and technology. 4) Manage supply-demand adjustments to optimize customer responsiveness and production stability. 3. Inventory Management & Optimization 1) Monitor inventory levels at local Indian warehouses (e.g., Mumbai, Delhi) weekly, establish safety stock strategies to maintain optimal inventory levels, maximize service levels, and reduce warehousing costs. 2) Analyze slow-moving inventory causes and propose promotions or redistribution plans to minimize capital lockup. 3) Resolve deviations in order commitments, planned inventory levels, safety stock utilization, and customer delivery challenges. 4. Risk Management & Contingency Response 1) Identify and categorize supply chain risks from a planning perspective, providing decision-making support to management. 2) Implement mechanisms to mitigate supply chain risks. 5. Continuous Improvement 1) Identify opportunities to add value, reduce costs, or enhance supply planning efficiency. 2) Participate in supply chain improvement projects to ensure ongoing optimization. 6. Data Analysis & Cost Optimization 1) Develop supply chain cost models (safety stock, forecast accuracy, reorder points) to identify cost-saving opportunities. 2) Generate regular KPI reports (order fulfillment rate, inventory turnover days, inventory quality, forecast accuracy, etc.). 

Qualifications

Technical/Functional Skills: 1) Excellent communication, coordination, and negotiation skills. 2) Strong supply planning capabilities, with a focus on demand planning. 3) Advanced reporting and data analysis skills. 4) Proficiency in SAP, APO, Excel (VLOOKUP/Pivot Tables, etc.); IBP experience is preferred. 5) Commitment to continuous improvement and efficiency. 

Sandeep@etransfar.com