About The Role

The Head of Planning & Distribution will lead end-to-end production planning, procurement, and distribution strategy across regions and channels for the FMCG business. The role is responsible for ensuring optimal product availability, cost efficiency, service levels, and inventory health across multiple manufacturing units and warehouses, including domestic and import supply chains.

This role is a senior leadership position requiring solid cross-functional coordination with Sales, Marketing, Finance, Manufacturing, and External Partners.

Key Responsibilities/What You Will Do

Demand & Supply Planning
Own S&OP; process to align demand forecasts with production and supply plans.
Translate sales forecasts into monthly, quarterly, and annual production plans.
Balance demand variability with capacity, inventory, and service level targets.
Lead forecast accuracy improvement initiatives in collaboration with Sales & Marketing.
Production Planning & Capacity Management




Develop and manage production planning across multiple manufacturing locations including international supply chains.
Drive continuous improvement in production planning KPIs (OTIF, adherence, efficiency).
Procurement & Material Planning
Oversee procurement planning for raw materials, packaging, and indirect material.
Ensure continuity of supply while optimizing procurement costs and lead times.
Work closely with sourcing teams on supplier development, risk mitigation, and alternates.
Warehousing & Distribution Planning
Define and execute channel-wise and region-wise distribution strategies.
Optimize warehouse locations, inventory deployment, and replenishment models.
Oversee multi-warehouse operations and drive improvements in logistics costs, delivery lead times, and service levels.
Inventory Management
Own inventory health across RM, WIP, FG, and channel inventory. Set and monitor inventory norms, safety stocks, and aging controls.
Reduce slow-moving, obsolete, and expired inventory throu

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