Hiring for 20 years old Manufacturing Company based at Bangalore!!

The Supply Planning Manager is responsible for overseeing a team of Supply Chain Planners who make purchases for new and existing products, manage inventory levels, resolve supply chain issues and meet or exceed customer order fill rates. The above activities are supported through constant communication with our overseas suppliers, the distribution center, and the demand planners, as wells as diligently applying proven supply chain management practices.The Supply Planning Manager has the following responsibilities:

- Focus on key driving factors that influence supply chain performance metrics.

- Make purchase decisions based on target inventory levels, order fill rates and demand variables.

- Identify and resolve supply exceptions by expediting purchase orders, re-allocating existing inventory and establishing safety stock parameters.

- Work closely with the warehouse and customer service to ensure target order fill rates are being met for daily customer orders.

- Monitor receipts and transfers ensuring timely delivery and availability of product as well as in accordance with our inventory plan.

- Develop a rapport with suppliers in Asia to ensure timely delivery dates and lead time compliance.

- Manage new program introductions from purchase through receipt.

- Responsible to ensure product arrives to meet customer dates and specifications

POSITION REQUIREMENTS

- Minimum of a B Tech or MBA (SCM) and 5-10 years of relevant work experience.

- Experience with distribution of finished products strongly desired.

- Excellent analytical and communications skills.

- Prior experience applying supply chain principles including procurement, sourcing, inventory management and logistics.

- Must possess strong leadership skills and be well organized, self motivated, focused on meeting deadlines and able to multitask within a fast-paced environment.

- Demonstrated ability to support and interact effectively with other core business functions (Sales, Merchandising, Product Development, Distribution and logistics).

- Proficient with MS-Office programs, primarily Excel and prior ERP system experience.

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