Supply Planning & Inventory Planning
Job description
In this role, We are looking for a proactive and analytical Supply & Inventory Planner with a strong foundation in data analysis and exposure to AI/ML. This hybrid role ensures supply continuity, optimal inventory levels, and improved forecast accuracy through a mix of traditional planning and next-gen analytics. The ideal candidate brings a blend of operational planning expertise, a data-savvy mindset, and a passion for using emerging technologies to transform supply chain performance.
Key Responsibilities:
Supply Planning:
- Create and maintain short- and long-term supply plans based on demand forecasts, capacity, and lead time constraints.
- Ensure product availability by managing supply across multiple nodes (e.g., suppliers, factories, distribution centers).
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Demand Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, and commercial teams.
- Monitor supplier performance and track on-time delivery, lead times, and shortages to inform planning decisions.
- Use scenario modeling and simulations to assess plan sensitivity and enable rapid decision-making.
- Participate in S&OP and IBP processes, contributing insights and aligning operational plans with business strategy.
Inventory Planning:
- Optimize inventory levels, Safety Stock targets and mix across the network to meet service targets while minimizing excess and obsolescence.
- Perform inventory health reviews, flag aging or slow-moving stock, and collaborate with stakeholders to reduce working capital.
- Lead E&O forecasting and contribute to proactive mitigation plans.
- Partner with finance, operations, and commercial teams to align inventory with business goals and budget constraints.
- Build inventory projection models to assess future inventory trends based on current supply/demand dynamics.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related discipline (Master’s a plus).
- 7-10 years of experience in supply planning, demand planning, or end-to-end supply chain roles.
- Strong expertise in planning systems (e.g., SAP, Kinaxis, Oracle, O9) and advanced Excel or data analysis tools.
- Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence without authority.
- Detail oriented, Strategic thinker with a hands-on mindset, comfortable navigating ambiguity and fast-changing environments.
- Strong communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to technical teams and senior leaders.
- Experience in inventory optimization, scenario planning, and supplier collaboration is a strong plus.