Supply Chain & Demand Planning Manager
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Manage forecasting, inventory planning, and supplier pipeline while ensuring freshness and utilizing ERP systems; requires strong analytical skills and FMCG experience.
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Forecasting & Demand Planning
- Build accurate SKU level forecasts based on trends, seasonality, and promotional plans
- Maintain rolling forecasts, identifying risks such as low stock or overstock
- Interface weekly with Commercial teams to update demand assumptions
- Recommend order quantities balancing availability and expiry risk
Inventory Planning & Replenishment
- Own replenishment strategy including min/max levels and safety stock
- Ensure strong coverage for fast movers and promotional SKUs
- Monitor daily availability and coordinate replenishments
- Flag slow movers and recommend clearance strategies
Supplier Pipeline & Po Management
- Manage supplier PO cycles, inbound schedules, lead times, and delivery accuracy
- Track supplier KPIs including fill rate and on time delivery
- Coordinate early shipments for major seasonal periods
- Align PO volumes with commercial growth plans
Expiry Reduction & Freshness
- Identify expiry risks early and develop markdown or promo actions
- Set freshness standards for sensitive categories
- Report expiry and shrinkage with root cause analysis
Systems, Data & Reporting
- Use ERP/WMS systems to track stock, forecasts, and inbound flows
- Maintain demand/supply dashboards and KPI reports
- Support automation of forecasting and replenishment tools
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