Supply Chain Planning Associate

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

The position is wide in scope of responsibilities and requires the candidate to be able analyze and execute quickly, tackling and straddling multiple responsibilities simultaneously.

Review historical sales trends, research demand drivers, prepare forecast data, develop statistical forecast models, and evaluate forecast results.

Create demand forecasts at various levels of aggregation and seasonality as a component of demand planning.

Help develop sales and marketing attributes and communicate them to the sales team to drive sales.

Provide input to the National Product Team in developing inventory strategies on existing items, new products, and discontinued products.

Review competitive market dynamics to identify opportunities and maximize monetization.

Oversee incoming and outgoing internal transfers to maintain optimal inventory level to meet turns target.

Identify slow moving and obsolete inventory (SLOB) and manage markdown / close out process.

Address demand related queries and issues in a timely manner.

Analyze product life cycle at a regional level

Create ad-hoc reports.

The candidate must have a high level of curiosity and propensity to ask the right questions.

The candidate must be aggressive in execution but fluid and agreeable in collaborative settings. DESIRED CANDIDATE PROFILE

Bachelor’s degree is required.

Minimum of 1 years of analytical role preferred.

High level of comfort in working with details (Self learner).

Experience in sourcing and product development is desired but not necessary.

Superb analytical and critical thinking skills, as proven by academic records and / or demonstrable work experience.

Must be highly capable working in fast-paced, fast-growth environment.

Requires strong organization skills and must be able to work independently with minimal supervision.

Excellent communication skills : presentation, writing, and delivery. Excel experience required : intermediate (pivot, v-, h- lookups) to advanced (macro)

This role offers a structured career path with opportunities to progress into senior positions, leadership roles, or cross-functional projects we are equal opportunity employer with growth based on meritocracy.

We shall prioritize candidates based out of Bangalore and available to join with short notice / sooner.