Supply Planner | Coimbatore

Position

Supply Planner

Department - SCM

Job Type - Full Time

Job Location - Coimbatore

Overview:

Key Responsibilities:

• Generate monthly production requirement based on Monthly forecast, Inventory norm, Production capacity & Annual business plan
• Responsibility for leading the production planning processes, ensuring that we have the right products, at the right time and in the right place to meet customer demand and inventory targets.
• Reviews supply shortage alerts daily, takes corrective actions, completes Root Cause Analysis (RCA) and develops and actions Continuous Improvement (CI) plans.
• Work closely with manufacturing and procurement teams to ensure timely delivery of products and manage inventory levels by taking an active role in factory production planning
• Plan, Produce and distribute New launch products as per NPD launch timeline in line with Marketing plan
• Generation of Inventory Norm at CFA-SKU level considering the dispatch frequency.
• Plan shipments of Finished Goods from Factory to Depots.
• Ensure Inventory norms adherence by keeping sufficient stocks to at each node.
• Review of truck Load ability, drive utilization and perform stock movement in optimal way
• Provide the visibilities on tentative supplies or shortfall on against MSP on Month ends
• Monitor inventory levels to maintain optimal stock levels while minimizing holding costs.
• Implement inventory control measures to prevent overstocking or stockouts.
• Identify and implement process improvements in the supply planning cycle.
• Utilize data analytics to enhance forecasting accuracy and supply chain efficiency.
• Prepare and present reports on key supply chain metrics.
• Analyse supply chain trends and suggest actionable strategies for improvement.
• Strong excel and planning skills.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors of Engineering (Supply chain/Operations specialisation will be advantageous).
• 10 years of experience in supply planning and inventory management.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced knowledge of supply chain software (SAP).
• Strong analytical skills with a data-driven approach to decision-making.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Familiarity with plumbing or construction industry supply chains is a plus.