Supply Chain Planner

 We are recruiting for a leading FMCG organization to recruit a Supply Chain Planner to support the planning, procurement, and inventory management of a diverse product portfolio. This is an excellent opportunity for a supply chain professional who enjoys balancing demand planning, supplier coordination, inventory optimization, and order execution within a fast-paced distribution environment.

The successful candidate will play a key role in ensuring consistent product availability while minimizing inventory costs, reducing expiry risk, and driving operational efficiency across multiple suppliers and product categories.

Key Responsibilities

Demand Planning & Forecasting

• Develop and maintain demand forecasts and replenishment plans across a multi-SKU portfolio.
  
  
  


• Ensure optimal product availability while balancing inventory levels.
  
  
  


• Manage a portfolio of approximately 30–50 SKUs across multiple suppliers and business lines.
  
  
  

Order & Shipment Management

• Create, monitor, and manage purchase orders from placement through delivery.
  
  
  


• Follow up on production readiness, order confirmations, and shipment schedules.
  
  
  


• Coordinate with freight forwarders and logistics partners to ensure timely deliveries.
  
  
  


• Monitor international shipments, proactively resolving delays and operational issues.
  
  
  

Inventory Management

• Monitor inventory levels and stock health to support business requirements.
  
  
  


• Manage internal stock allocations across business units.
  
  
  


• Prepare regular inventory and performance reports.
  
  
  


• Drive the timely depletion of near-expiry inventory to minimize write-offs and provisions.
  
  
  
  
  
  

Supplier Relationship Management

• Build and maintain strong working relationships with international suppliers.
  
  
  


• Share monthly shipment forecasts and coordinate regular supplier review meetings.
  
  
  


• Resolve supplier claims and operational issues promptly.
  
  
  


• Collaborate with suppliers to improve service levels, lead times, and overall supply chain performance.
  
  
  

Performance will be measured through:

• Product availability and inventory optimization.
  
  
  


• On-time order and shipment execution.
  
  
  


• Inventory accuracy and expiry management.
  
  
  


• Cost savings and operational efficiencies.
  
  
  


• Supplier performance and relationship management.
  
  
  


• Continuous process improvement initiatives.
  
  
  

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, Logistics, or a related discipline.
  
  
  


• 5–8 years of experience in supply chain, demand planning, inventory management, procurement, or order management within FMCG, fast-moving distribution or Retail environments.
  
  
  


• Experience working with multiple suppliers, freight forwarders, and logistics providers.
  
  
  


• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
  
  
  


• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
  
  
  


• Strong negotiation and relationship-building skills.
  
  
  


• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and good working knowledge of ERP systems.
  
  
  


• Adaptable, detail-oriented, and comfortable managing multiple priorities simultaneously.