NKA Planner Executive (Supply Chain)

Supply Planning Executive

Department
Supply Chain / Planning

Job Purpose
The Supply Planning Executive is responsible for ensuring optimal product availability for strategic key accounts through effective supply planning, inventory management, demand-supply balancing, and cross-functional collaboration. The role focuses on maintaining high service levels while optimizing inventory, production capacity, and logistics costs to support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Supply Planning

• Develop and execute supply plans aligned with demand forecasts for key accounts and Business Unit
• Balance demand, production capacity, inventory, and distribution constraints.
• Monitor inventory health and ensure optimal stock levels across warehouses and distribution centres.
• Minimize stock-outs, excess inventory, and product obsolescence.

Key Account Management

• Partner with Sales and Key Account teams to understand customer requirements, promotional plans, and service expectations.
• Ensure timely product availability for strategic customers.
• Manage replenishment plans for modern trade, organized retail, and large institutional customers.
• Maintain Fill rates > 95%

Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)

• Participate in the monthly S&OP cycle.
• Translate demand plans into executable supply plans.
• Identify supply risks and recommend mitigation strategies.
• Support scenario planning for demand fluctuations, new product launches, and promotional activities.

Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work closely with Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, Customer Service, Commercial, and Finance teams along with other Key suppliers of FG.
• Coordinate production schedules to meet customer service targets.
• Resolve supply constraints through proactive planning and communication.

Inventory & Performance Management

• Track and improve inventory turnover and fill rates.
• Analyse inventory trends and recommend corrective actions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to optimize working capital.

Analytics & Reporting

• Monitor KPIs including:

• Customer Service Level (OTIF)

• Forecast Accuracy

• Inventory Days

• Stock Availability

• Line Fill Rate

• Supply Plan Adherence

• Production Plan Compliance

• Prepare management reports and business insights.

Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve planning processes through automation and data analytics.
• Support implementation of planning tools, ERP enhancements, and digital supply chain initiatives.
• Lead root cause analysis for supply disruptions and implement corrective actions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
• MBA or postgraduate qualification is preferred.

Experience

• 2-3 years of experience in Supply Planning, Demand Planning, Production Planning, or Supply Chain.
• Experience in FMCG or beverage industries is preferred.
• Exposure to managing modern trade or strategic key accounts is highly desirable.
• Experience working with ERP systems and planning tools.

Required Skills

• Supply planning and inventory optimization
• S&OP
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and Power BI knowledge
• ERP and planning systems expertise
• Stakeholder and customer management
• Excellent communication and influencing skills
• Data-driven decision-making
• Ability to perform under pressure in a fast-paced environment