PURPOSE OF THE JOB:-

Ensure continuous availability of optimal stock levels across all supply chain nodes up to WSPs/warehouses through effective inventory planning, SKU management, and deployment strategies.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Category Management

- Ensure the appropriate network configuration in consultation with the Strategic Business Unit (SBU).
- Determine and drive execution of finished goods deployment strategies across the network.
- Monitor stock availability and production adherence on a daily basis to ensure uninterrupted servicing.
- Collaborate closely with production teams to ensure manufacturing plans are aligned with market demand and warehouse/WSP requirements.
- Proactively identify potential supply risks and recommend corrective actions to maintain service levels.

Inventory Management

- Monitor stock flow and inventory health across all locations to ensure equitable stock distribution.
- Facilitate inter-warehouse/WSP stock transfers where required to optimize inventory availability.
- Track inventory levels of allocated SKU categories and raise alerts for deviations, shortages, or excess stock situations.
- Coordinate with Logistics teams to ensure timely stock placement, replenishment, and movement across the network.

Systems & Processes

- Ensure agreed supply chain networks, routes, and lanes are accurately configured and maintained in SAP.




- Coordinate with production teams during product changeovers and work with demand planners to realign demand as required.
- Re-run and validate inventory models whenever significant network, demand, or supply changes occur to assess revised inventory norms.
- Maintain process compliance and data accuracy to support planning effectiveness.

S&OP; Process

- Prepare S&OP; and Pre-S&OP; planning templates and supporting data.
- Coordinate demand-related activities as part of the Sales & Operations Planning process.
- Support cross-functional alignment of demand, supply, inventory, and service objectives through the S&OP; cycle.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

- Teamwork and collaboration
- Robust business acumen
- Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
- Data-driven decision making
- Inventory planning and analytical skills
- Stakeholder management
- SAP and supply chain systems knowledge
- Problem-solving and execution orientation

KEY INTERFACES

Internal

- Category Development Team
- Strategic Business Unit (SBU) Team
- Production & Manufacturing Teams
- Demand Planning Team
- Finance
- HR
- Logistics and Supply Chain Functions

External

- Transporters
- Warehousing Partners
- Logistics Service Providers

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

- Reporting To: Senior Manager – Supply Chain

📌 Supply Planning Manager (Kolkata)
🏢 ITC
📍 Kolkata