Key Responsibilities :
- Execute the distribution roadmap to create measurable value for the business.
- Develop and implement inventory planning policies, processes, and strategies in alignment with business goals.
- Design the distribution network and fulfillment plan for various product categories based on market demands.
- Assess financial structures and inventory storage capabilities to optimize the fulfillment process.
- Manage the distribution network to ensure it adds value and supports the overall supply chain strategy.
- Collaborate with internal stakeholders including plants, sales, and supply planning teams to achieve desired customer service levels.
- Analyze and review order fill rate parameters regularly and adjust analytical models for continuous improvement.
- Guide the team in monitoring FG inventory across all locations to plan dispatch efficiently.
- Support the opening and closure of distribution nodes to maintain optimal network cost and service levels.
- Ensure timely supply of products as per organizational demand forecasts.
- Anticipate stock requirements based on business trends while avoiding excess investment in slow-moving or obsolete inventory.
- Manage vendor relationships to support execution of analytical and operational initiatives.
- Evaluate vendors for quality and cost-effectiveness, and ensure timely resolution of issues and payments.
- Conduct periodic reviews with vendors and internal teams for seamless execution of projects.
- Foster cross-functional collaboration to implement distribution and supply chain improvement initiatives.
- Identify opportunities for cost reduction, faster delivery, and alternative distribution channels.
- Communicate supply planning findings and ensure affected units are aligned with revised operations.
- Promote a culture of knowledge sharing, including updates on demand trends and expert sessions from the supply domain.
Skills Required
Inventory Management, Network Optimization