Job Description

Job Purpose

To ensure on time availability of the merchandise at the warehouse as per the approved cost thereby ensuring customer satisfaction.

Job Context & Major Challenges

Madura F&L; is Indias leading apparel manufacturer and commands a leadership position in many of the product categories across brands. Van Heusen products are sold through a large network of EBOs and multi brand outlets. It is imperative that the products reach the stores on time to ensure that there is no loss of sales due to unavailability of stock.

The key challenges are:
1. Changes in Demand and Supply mix
2. Influencing and responding to changes in government fiscal policies
3. Ensuring on time supplies to the customer/ stores

Key Result Areas

KRA (Accountabilities) (Max 1325 Characters)Supporting Actions (Max 1325 Characters)
KRA1Preparation of BCDS plan document1. Understand customer demand status
2. Prepare a draft BCDS plan post receipt from demand planner and present it to the Manager SCM for approval
3. Track the changes in demand and accordingly balance supply mix
4. Update the BCDS plan on a weekly basis and discuss with the Manager SCM for variances
KRA2Replenishment of merchandise as per plan1. Follow up with the Fabric Sourcing Team about pending delivery of fabrics and speak with respective mills for Pending Fabric deliveries which were due.
2. Follow up with the factories to ensure the right replenishment reaches Warehouse




KRA3Visual Tracker updating / Handing over fabrics swatches to factories1. Assist the merchandiser in arranging fabrics for VM purpose (If necessary only)
2. Season on season, handing over Trade show Fabrics swatches to factories for thread matching etc.
3. Garment Over dye base fabric reference swatches to gather from product and handing over the same with factories for further action.
4. Handing over to Engineering Design to factories for further action.
KRA4Fabric suppliers management & product developmentTo enable better GP realizations by constantly working with mills to reduce fabric prices and minimums
To work closely with the PD team and mills to provide innovations, high quality fabrics for the customers
To ensure zero outstanding related liability in the market & get NDC¿s from suppliers on time
KRA5Fabric DeliveriesTo ensure timely deliveries of fabrics as per the committed delivery schedules
KRA6Process creation and adherenceTo make the brand a systematic, process driven business with well laid ¿ out processes and high standards of adherence
KRA7Team ManagementSet KRA¿s for team members, conduct periodic reviews of performance and provide feedback
Assess skill ¿ gaps, coach team members and ensure adequate training is provided for in line with needs
Identify non ¿ performers in the team and work out performance improvement plan in consultation with HR
Establish reward/ incentive schemes for team members and significantly distinguish ¿top¿ performers from others

📌 Sr Executive - Supply Planning (India)
🏢 Aditya Birla Group
📍 India