Planning Manager

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Job Description:

- Demand Forecasting & Analysis: Work with sales and marketing teams to analyze historical sales data and integrate commercial insights for accurate demand forecasting.

- Inventory Planning & Optimization: Utilize advanced Excel for inventory analysis, planning, and tracking to meet demand without overstocking or stockouts.

- Seasonal Stock Management: Ensure optimal inventory levels during high-demand and festive seasons to prevent stockouts and capitalize on sales opportunities.

- WH Inventory Planning & Management: Manage warehouse inventory efficiently, including product and packaging materials, to meet forecasted demands while minimizing excess stock.

- Liquidation of Slow-Moving/Obsolete Stock: Identify, manage, and drive strategies for the timely liquidation of bad, slow-moving, or clearance stock to improve inventory health and cash flow.

- Order Fill Rate (B2B): Monitor and optimize Order Fill Rate for B2B channels, ensuring high service levels and timely fulfillment.

- Category-wise Stock in Hand (SIH): Maintain detailed oversight of stock in hand by category, including both products and packaging, to support inventory accuracy and better forecasting.

- S&OP Coordination: Conduct monthly S&OP meetings, ensuring effective communication of planning updates to supply and production teams.

- Forecast Accuracy & Bias Management: Track forecast accuracy and bias metrics at the national level, implementing improvements as needed