Department: Distribution
Role: Distribution Planner
Experience: 10 + Years
Designation: Deputy Manager / Associate Manager
Education: BTech / B.E. +MBA (Operations)
Key Responsibilities:
- Location-wise Forecasting:
- Maintain accurate location-wise availability.
- Analyse historical data and market trends to improve forecasting accuracy.
- Hub & Manufacturing Stock Tracking:
- Monitor and track inventory levels at hubs.
- Ensure timely replenishment of stock to avoid shortages.
- Pending Order Management:
- Track and manage pending orders at CFAs.
- Coordinate with relevant departments to expedite order fulfilment.
- Shortage Tracking:
- Identify and track product shortages at CFAs and hubs.
- Implement corrective actions to mitigate shortages.
- Coordination with Marketing:
- Collaborate with the marketing team to maintain RSP alignment and address additional RSP requirements.
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure project alignment and successful execution.
- Inventory Management:
- Manage inventory levels at CFAs and hubs to optimize stock availability.
- MIS Reporting:
- Utilize advanced Excel functionalities (e.g., pivot tables, macros, VBA) to analyse data and generate reports.
- Prepare and present MIS reports/presentations for monthly review meetings.
- Conduct data analysis and reporting.
- Demonstrate strong presentation skills.
- Logistics Coordination:
- Coordinate with the logistics team for timely delivery.
Skills:
- Excellent knowledge in Excel and presentation.
- Forecasting and demand planning.
- Inventory management.
- Data analysis and reporting.
- Coordination and communication with marketing, demand, warehouse, and logistics teams.
- Problem-solving and decision-making.
Personal Attributes:
- Detail-oriented and organized. Proactive and self-motivated.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Team player with a collaborative mindset.
