Job Title: Supply Planner

Industry: Spare Parts / Power Tools / Automobile Aftermarket

Location: Bengaluru

Department: Supply Chain / Planning

Position Summary The Supply Planner is responsible for ensuring product availability while maintaining optimum inventory levels across finished goods, accessories, and spare parts. The role will translate demand forecasts into supply plans and coordinate with global suppliers, procurement, logistics, warehouses, and sales teams to achieve service and inventory targets. Supply Planners typically manage inventory, replenishment, supplier coordination,

production/supply planning, and S&OP; inputs.

Key Responsibilities

Supply Planning

> Develop monthly and weekly supply plans based on demand forecasts. Execute replenishment planning for Spare Parts, FG & Accessories.
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> Ensure stock availability while minimizing excess inventory.
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> Maintain planning parameters such as Safety Stock, MOQ, Lead Time, and Reorder Points.
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> Inventory Management
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> Monitor inventory health across all warehouses.

Track

Inventory Turns

Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO)

Fill Rate

Slow Moving Inventory

Excess & Obsolete Inventory

Drive inventory optimization initiatives.

Supplier & Procurement Coordination

Work closely with global suppliers.

Monitor supplier delivery performance and lead times.

Manage Purchase Requisitions and Purchase Orders through Microsoft Dynamics AX.

Escalate supply risks and shortages proactively.





Demand & Supply Balancing

Participate in S&OP; and Supply Review meetings.

Conduct supply-demand gap analysis.

Recommend mitigation plans for

Stock-outs

Capacity constraints

Supplier delays

Logistics disruptions

Logistics & Distribution

Coordinate inbound shipments and inventory deployment.

Support customs clearance and import planning.

Ensure inventory is positioned effectively across distribution centers.

Reporting & Analytics :

Generate weekly and monthly planning dashboards.

Perform root cause analysis on shortages and excess inventory.

Recommend process improvements and automation opportunities.

Key KPIs

Service Level (%)

OTIF (On Time In Full)

Inventory Turns

Backorder %

Inventory Accuracy

Excess & Stagnant Inventory

Purchase Order Adherence

Supply Plan Attainment

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or Business.

APICS CPIM/CSCP preferred.

3-4 years of Supply Planning experience.

Experience in Power Tools, Industrial Products, Automotive, Electricals, or FMCG preferred.

Solid ERP experience (Microsoft Dynamics AX, 365, JDE, SAP/Oracle acceptable).

Advanced Excel knowledge.

Required Skills

Supply Planning

Inventory Optimization

MRP Planning

S&OP;

Supplier Management

Forecast Analysis

Root Cause Analysis

Advanced Excel

Company Profile

- HiKOKI Power Tools India Private Limited
- www.hikoki-powertools.in

📌 Supply Planner (Bengaluru)
🏢 Hitachi Koki India
📍 Bengaluru