Demand Planner Manager

Implement and constantly improve Processes and System to reduce inventory, minimize cost and maximize inventory utilization.

Responsible for entire inventory movement cycle immediately after the PO is raised at HO.

Tracking ETD & ETA of all Import Consignments as well as Internal Inventory movement within India Operations.

Coordinate with Buying Team and Location Teams on Periodic Sales & Inventory Requirement Forecast – at least for a period of 3 months / 1 Qrtr in advance.

analyze Inventory requirement at location as per Promotion Calendar in coordination with respective Buyer and Track / Monitor Efficacy of each Promotion.

Interacts with each Location Team and ensure steady flow of valid and valuable feedback on sales and inventory.

Execute & Maintain Category & Merchandising Planogram as prescribed by respective Buyer.

Responsible for Setting up and Implementation of Auto Replenishment Process at all locations in coordination with Location team and IS team.

Formulate, Generate and Share Inventory related MIS reports with HO Functions on periodic basis. For example – Self-life Expiry Report, Stock Availability Report, Flagging all potential alert situation