Supply Chain and NPD

Role & responsibilities

Inventory Planning and Stock Management:

• Monitor stock levels across the European warehouse network and ensure optimum inventory availability to meet demand at optimum Cost.
• Maintain optimal stock levels by determining re-order points and managing safety stock levels to prevent stockouts and excess inventory.
• Develop and execute stock replenishment plans based on sales forecasts, historical data, and promotional activity.
• Ensure alignment between demand planning and supply execution to meet service level .

Order Fulfilment:

• Work closely with the Sales Team to receive order and provide realistic timeline for deliveries, ensuring on-time supply from Factory.
• Laisen with PPC Team and organic operation team for supply updates.
• Update to the management for any delay/deviations in plan.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing to adjust supply plans in line with sales forecasts, product launches, or promotional events.

NPD(New Product Development):

• Follow NPD Gate Process.
• Timely NPD Meeting to ensure products are launched as per tracker timeline
• Ensure NPD Process are being followed across company.
• Share report with Management on NPD Progress

Monitoring and Reporting:

• Track key supply chain KPIs, such as inventory turnover, stock levels, fill rates, and supplier lead times, inventory ageing, no. of stock days.
• Analyse demand forecasts and adjust supply plans to ensure stock availability while minimizing excess inventory.
• Generate regular reports on inventory performance, product availability, and potential supply issues for internal stakeholders.

Process Optimization:

• Identify and implement process improvements to optimize stock levels, reduce lead times, and improve overall supply chain efficiency.
• Work with the logistics and procurement teams to identify opportunities for cost savings in transportation and warehousing.

Demand and Supply Forecasting:

• Support demand forecasting efforts by analysing historical data, market trends, and sales projections.

Develop accurate supply plans that align with business objectives and demand forecasts for both B2B and B2C customers

Preferred candidate profile