Job Description

Main responsibilities:
Production Planning
Turn sales forecasts into master production schedules (MPS)
Adjust production goals based on real-time market/demand changes
Run Material Requirements Planning (MRP) for raw and packaging goods
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. 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:
Recent product launches
Promotions & institutional demand
Track forecast accuracy and continuously improve forecasting models

D. 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

E. 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

F. 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

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

H. Stakeholder Management
Collaborate cross-functionally with:
Sales & Marketing (demand inputs)
Plant / Manufacturing (production planning)
Procurement (RM/PM sourcing)
Logistics (dispatch execution)
Finance (working capital & cost control)
Act as a central planning coordinator across functions

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