Role & responsibilities

We are looking for a dynamic, analytical, and result-oriented Senior Manager Demand & Supply Planning to drive end-to-end supply chain planning, production alignment, inventory optimisation, and shipment execution.

The incumbent will be responsible for strengthening the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP;) process, ensuring product availability, minimising inventory losses, and driving operational efficiencies through effective cross-functional coordination.

Key Responsibilities

1. Demand & Supply Planning

- Develop and execute monthly demand and supply plans aligned with sales forecasts and business targets.
- Ensure timely shipment execution and order fulfilment.
- Monitor demand fluctuations, supply gaps, and production capacity to ensure business continuity.

2. Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP;)

- Lead periodic S&OP; meetings with Sales, Production, Procurement, and Logistics teams.
- Align production schedules, inventory availability, and dispatch plans with business requirements.
- Monitor planned versus actual performance and initiate corrective actions.

3. Production & Plant Coordination

- Coordinate with manufacturing plants to ensure adherence to production and dispatch schedules.
- Ensure timely availability of raw materials and packaging materials.
- Establish production and dispatch guidelines to minimise operational errors and delays.

4. Inventory & Warehouse Management

- Monitor inventory across plants, warehouses, and CFA locations to maintain optimum stock levels.
- Analyse inventory ageing, slow-moving stock, and potential expiries.
- Drive inventory optimisation, minimise wastage, and ensure adherence to FIFO/FEFO practices.

5. Logistics & Shipment Execution

- Collaborate with logistics teams to ensure timely and cost-effective deliveries.
- Monitor daily dispatches, shipment performance, and order fulfilment.




- Identify and resolve supply chain bottlenecks affecting customer service levels.

6. MIS, Analytics & Process Improvement

- Develop and monitor supply chain dashboards, planning reports, and operational KPIs.
- Analyse demand-supply variances, inventory movement, and production performance.
- Implement process improvements to enhance planning accuracy, efficiency, and cost optimisation.

7. Team Leadership & Stakeholder Management

- Lead and guide the planning team to ensure proactive planning and seamless execution.
- Drive accountability, cross-functional collaboration, and timely issue resolution.
- Build effective working relationships with Sales, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Logistics stakeholders.

Preferred candidate profile

Required Skills & Competencies

- 8-10 years of relevant experience in Demand Planning, Supply Planning, S&OP;, and Supply Chain Management.
- Strong proficiency in Advanced Excel, MIS Reporting, ERP Systems, and Planning Tools.
- Sound understanding of production planning, inventory control, logistics, and distribution.
- Robust analytical, forecasting, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Proven experience in managing cross-functional stakeholders and leading teams.
- Excellent communication, coordination, and execution skills.
- Experience handling perishable products, shelf-life management, and multi-location inventory will be an added advantage.

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are looking for a proactive, hands-on supply chain professional who combines strategic planning with strong execution capabilities, thrives in a fast-paced business environment, and can drive operational excellence through data-driven decision-making.

Keywords: Demand Planning, Supply Planning, S&OP;, Production Planning, Inventory Management, Supply Chain Planning, Shipment Execution, Forecasting, Advanced Excel, ERP, Logistics, FMCG, Food Processing, Inventory Optimisation.

📌 Senior Manager (Mumbai)
🏢 Allana Group
📍 Mumbai