Supply Planner(F&V)

Job Summary:

Job Responsibilities: This position is required to achieve the desired level of performance in the following Key Result areas:

1. Demand Planning & Forecasting

• Develop accurate demand forecasts using historical data, seasonality, and promotional inputs. • Collaborate with Category teams to align forecasts with business goals.

• Leverage analytical tools and AI/ML models to improve forecast precision.

2. Supplier Coordination

• Align supply plans with vendor capabilities and lead times.

• Coordinate with growers, aggregators, and suppliers for timely procurement.

• Monitor supplier performance (Fill Rates) and escalate risks proactively.

3. Logistics & Distribution

• Supply Chain Network Design: Plan and optimize transportation routes and delivery schedules. • Monitor CC Cost, Utilization and volume plans

4. Store Replenishment & Inventory Management

• Create store-level replenishment plans based on sales velocity and capacity.

• Maintain optimal inventory levels across stores to improve intraday availability and reduce dump.

• Use centralized indenting systems to streamline order placement.

• Monitor planogram compliance and space utilization.

5. Data Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze P&L statements regularly to track performance against budget and forecast.

• Track KPIs such as Availability, fill rate, dump, and forecast accuracy.

• Generate reports and dashboards to support decision-making.

6. Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work with category, QA, finance, and IT teams to align supply chain strategies.

• Assist in new product and CC launches with agile planning.

• Collaborate with Sourcing and sales team for business growth and development.

• Assist in IT system projects development for the future state

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of the fresh produce market, including trends, seasonality, and supplier networks.

• Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills.

• Analytical skills to interpret sales data, market trends, and consumer preferences.

• Ability to work cross-functionally with teams in IT, marketing, procurement, sales, and logistics. • Attention to detail, especially in quality control and inventory management.