Role & responsibilities

Demand Planning

- Develop monthly/weekly rolling demand forecasts in coordination with Sales &
- Marketing teams

- Plan demand for New Product Introductions (NPIs)and product launches

- Factor in trade promotions, schemes, and seasonality into forecast models

- Analyze historical sales trends and market inputs to improve forecast accuracy

Dispatch &

- Distribution Planning

- Plan and optimize dispatch routes on a zone/state-wise basis, aligned with warehouse network and GST/state compliance structure

- Optimize freight and transportation costs while maintaining service levels

- Coordinate with C&F; agents, distributors, and transporters for timely dispatch execution

Inventory &

- Perishability Management

- Manage finished goods inventory and maintain optimal safety stock levels

- Implement FEFO/FIFO practices to minimize expiry losses on perishable seafood/marine products

- Prioritize dispatch of near-expiry stock to reduce wastage

S&OP; &

- Cross-Functional Coordination

- Drive the monthly Sales &




- Operations Planning(S&OP;) process

- Liaise with production/manufacturing teams to align supply plans with demand forecasts

- Manage exceptions supply disruptions, production breakdowns, or sudden demand spikes

Compliance &

- Reporting

- Ensure dispatch documentation complies with E-way bill and FSSAI norms

- Prepare MIS reports and dashboards for management review

- Track and report on forecast accuracy, OTIF, and inventory metrics

Preferred candidate profile

- Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Demand Planning, Dispatch Planning, or SCM roles

- Cross-functional stakeholder management (especially with Sales/Key Account teams)

- Negotiation skills (transporters, distributors, C&F; agents)

- Robust command of Excel/ERP-based planning tools

- Problem-solving under pressure (exception/crisis handling)

- Willingness to travel to plants/warehouses as required

📌 Supply Chain Planner (Demand & Dispatch) (Ratnagiri)
🏢 Gadre Marine Export
📍 Ratnagiri