We are looking for an experienced to Regional Category Supply Planning Manager - EDC - drive service level improvements, production planning compliance, inventory optimization, and network efficiency for assigned product categories. The role involves collaboration with plant planners, regional fulfillment teams, and central demand planning to ensure timely product availability and alignment with business goals.
Key Responsibilities :
Service Level Improvement :
- Improve volume service levels (VSL) across depots to meet target benchmarks.
- Enhance range service levels (RSL) for top SKUs by maintaining adequate stock-on-hand (>10 days) at depots.
- Increase depot-level fill rates to achieve year-end performance targets.
Production Planning & Compliance :
Ensure 90% production range compliance for assigned categories across plants.Achieve 90% compliance with production priorities for key SKUs.Drive adoption and execution of Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes for production planning.Inventory & Network Optimization :
Maintain inventory levels in line with budgeted targets for assigned categories.Establish dynamic depot norms based on network changes and monthly demand fluctuations.Meet budgeted monthly and quarterly logistics performance targets (e.g., distance traveled).Collaboration & Reporting :
Coordinate with plant planners, regional fulfillment teams, and central demand planning to ensure alignment and execution of plans.Provide regular updates and insights on service levels, compliance, and inventory health.Support continuous improvement initiatives and planning system enhancements.(ref : iimjobs.com)