Specialist Distribution Management , Inventory Planning

Job description

**Distribution Planning & Replenishment** 1. **BPR (Buffer Penetration Report) Management** Support analysis of sales forecasts, market trends, and historical data to track inventory levels and enable product availability at branch warehouses. 2. **Monthly Consensus Meeting** Participate in demand and supply discussions with Sales & Marketing and share inputs to highlight operational challenges. 3. **Monthly S&OP Meeting** Participate in Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) meetings to stay aligned with business priorities and planning decisions. 4. **Address Challenges in Norm Management** Coordinate with sales, marketing, and production teams to support adjustments in plans for promotions, new product launches, and market changes. 5. **Norms & Material Management** Support implementation and monitoring of norms for 15 branches and 2 Central Warehouses, including communicating norms, tracking performance, and highlighting deviations based on actual sales trends. **Inventory Management** 1. **Demand Fulfillment** Support product availability to meet branch demand and assist in maintaining balanced stock levels to avoid overstocking or stockouts. 2. **Visibility** Maintain and track accurate inventory data across the supply chain. Coordinate with the supply planning team to align inventory with purchase agreements. 3. **Stakeholder Coordination** Coordinate with sales and logistics teams to align inventory as per branch demand, and communicate stock availability and replenishment updates. 4. **Process Efficiency** Use available tools for routine inventory activities to improve accuracy and reduce manual errors. **Risk Management and Contingency Planning** 1. **Risk Identification** Identify potential risks in distribution planning and escalate concerns while supporting mitigation actions. 2. **Disruption Management** Support handling of supply chain disruptions such as supplier delays, unforeseen events, or demand fluctuations by coordinating with relevant stakeholders. **Continuous Improvement and Innovation** 1. **Technology Utilization** Use existing systems and planning tools to support distribution planning, replenishment, and inventory management activities. 2. **Best Practices Awareness** Stay updated on relevant industry practices and apply learnings within the scope of the role. **Performance Monitoring and Reporting** 1. **Reporting Support** Prepare and maintain dashboards and reports to support visibility for stakeholders. 2. **Performance Tracking** Monitor performance trends and highlight issues related to stockouts or excess inventory for further action.