Supply Chain Planning Manager

Roles & Responsibilities:

1.Material Planning & Inventory Management

• Develop and execute centralized material planning strategies to ensure optimal stock levels of raw materials and packaging across all production sites.
• Forecast material requirements based on production schedules, sales forecasts, and historical usage.
• Maintain safety stock levels and buffer inventory to minimize stockouts and production disruptions.

2. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate closely with Procurement, Production, Quality Assurance, and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) teams to align material availability with business needs.
• Act as the central point of contact for material planning and coordination across manufacturing plants and distribution centers.

3. Logistics and Supply Chain Optimization

• Coordinate inbound logistics to ensure timely and cost-effective delivery of raw materials and packaging.
• Optimize storage, handling, and internal logistics in alignment with material flow and production efficiency goals.

4. Systems & Reporting

• Manage and continuously improve planning systems and tools (e.g.,ERP/MRP systems).
• Generate regular reports and KPIs related to material availability,planning accuracy, inventory turnover, and supplier performance.

5. Risk Management & Continuous Improvement

• Identify supply risks and develop mitigation strategies.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in planning processes, material flow, and supplier collaboration

Preferred candidate profile

• MBA in Operations Management from tiered institutes. Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Food Science, or a related field. 8 to 10 years of experience in supply chain, materials management, or production planning, preferably in the food manufacturing sector.
• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Proven experience in inventory optimization, material flow planning, and logistics coordination.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally in a fast-paced and dynamic environment