Main responsibilities :

A. Demand Planning (FG)
- Develop SKU-level demand forecasts using historical data, seasonality, and market intelligence
- Lead demand planning cycles (weekly & monthly) as part of S&OP; process
- Collaborate with Sales & Commercial teams for:
- Current product launches
- Promotions & institutional demand
- Track forecast accuracy and continuously improve forecasting models

B. RM & PM Planning
- Plan procurement requirements for RM (crude/refined oil, pulses) and PM (packaging materials) based on production plan
- Ensure timely availability of materials to avoid production disruptions
- Monitor RM/PM inventory levels, lead times, and supplier performance
- Work closely with procurement and vendors to align supply schedules

C. Supply Planning (Production & Deployment)
- Convert demand plan into a feasible supply plan considering:
- Plant capacity constraints
- Production cycles
- Lead times
- Coordinate with plant teams for production scheduling and execution
- Ensure optimal stock availability across plant, CFA, and JW locations

D.



Inventory Planning & Optimization
- Monitor and manage inventory across RM, PM, and FG
- Set and track inventory norms (safety stock, reorder level, days of cover)
- Identify and mitigate risks:
- Slow-moving & non-moving inventory
- Expiry risk (critical for edible oil & pulses)
- Conversion (e.g., finished goods to loose oil)
- Drive initiatives to reduce working capital and improve inventory turns

E. Network & Deployment Planning
- Balance inventory across multi-location network (plant CFA JW)
- Plan stock transfers and deployment based on demand and priority markets
- Ensure availability without overstocking at CFA level

F. S&OP; Governance
- Support structured planning cadence:
- Demand Review
- Supply Review
- Inventory Reconciliation
- Prepare planning dashboards, scenarios, and exception reports for management

G. ERP Systems, Data & MIS (SAP Mandatory), MS-Office

H. Stakeholder Management
- Collaborate cr

📌 Deputy Manager Supply Chain Planning (Gurugram)
🏢 Louis Dreyfus
📍 Gurugram