Demand Planning Manager

Job Description : DEMAND PLANNING MANAGER DRC · Analyzing location wise, area wise, product wise sales report to drive sales patterns. · Planning supply of goods in based on sales pattern of different products and availability of stock to avoid shortage or overstocking. · Planning supply of goods in interior as per the transit time to avoid shortage of products · To maintain optimum inventory levels at all locations. · Tracking inventory based on batch and expiry date (FEFO) to avoid loss due to expiry · Tracking store wise slow-moving products and shifting to other location to avoid expiry or being dead stock, carrying out stock rotation of all slow-moving inventory. · Classification of the inventory and designing stock levels based on the class / category. · Devising and implementing a strategy for stock replenishment for the locations. · Negotiation with shipping agencies, transporters for rate and contract and controlling the transit cost and supply on time. · Ensuring OTIF for all products and locations. · Carry out physical inventory at the locations. · Develop / improve stacking warehousing systems to ensure better stock movement and implementation of FEFO. · Address supply / demand related issues in an effective and efficient manner. · Support management with risk assessment and mitigation plans / actions. · Develops multiple metrics to validate forecasting Desired Candidate Profile Education: · Graduation · MBA Operations / supply chain management - Desireable Relevant Experience: · 8-10 years of experience in similar role. Technical Knowledge / skills / Required Training: · Good to have Previous working knowledge on ERP /SAP

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