Analyst II - Availability Planning

Heinz; Ahmedabad District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Heinz in Ahmedabad is seeking a Supply Planning Analyst - Availability Planning to ensure product availability across business units through proactive risk identification and inventory optimization.

You will collaborate with Demand Planning, Production Planning, and Logistics to balance service levels with efficiency, review safety stock quarterly, and support NPL/RIRO activities and product launches.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of experience in Supply Planning, Inventory Planning, Availability Planning, or related Supply Chain functions.
• Strong understanding of supply planning processes, inventory management, and risk mitigation.
• Experience working with SAP/APO/IBP or equivalent planning systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and supply chain analytics.

Responsibilities

• Monitor short-term and long-term supply risks across assigned Business Units and proactively identify potential service disruptions.
• Perform root cause analysis of supply constraints and develop actionable mitigation plans to minimize business impact.
• Evaluate alternative supply scenarios and recommend the most effective actions to maintain product availability.
• Collaborate closely with Production Planners across manufacturing sites to ensure alignment of supply plans and production schedules.
• Partner with Demand Planning and Customer Service teams to communicate supply risks, service impacts, and mitigation actions.
• Coordinate with Logistics and Control Tower teams to monitor product movements and ensure timely arrival of finished goods at DRP warehouses.
• Review safety stock and cycle stock parameters on a quarterly basis and recommend optimization opportunities.
• Monitor excess, slow-moving, and non-moving inventory and work with Business Units and Production Planning teams to minimize supply chain risks and write-offs.
• Evaluate and approve Additional Volume Requests (AVR) within defined timelines while balancing supply constraints and service commitments.
• Support New Product Launches (NPL), product transitions, and Run-In Run-Out (RIRO) activities through effective cross-functional coordination.
• Participate in daily and weekly supply review meetings with Demand Planning, Customer Service, Production Planning, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure timely escalation of supply constraints and support decision-making through data-driven analysis.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply planning processes, service performance, and inventory efficiency.

Skills

Supply Planning

Inventory Management

Risk Mitigation

Cross-functional Collaboration

Analytical Thinking

Communication

Tools

SAP/APO/IBP

Job description

Job Description

Position

Supply Planning Analyst - Availability Planning

Location

Ahmedabad

Overview

The Supply Planning Analyst - Availability Planning is responsible for ensuring product availability across assigned Business Units (BUs) through proactive supply risk identification, mitigation planning, inventory optimization, and cross-functional collaboration. This role requires strong analytical capabilities to balance customer service, inventory, and supply chain efficiency while supporting business growth objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Monitor short-term and long-term supply risks across assigned Business Units and proactively identify potential service disruptions.
• Perform root cause analysis of supply constraints and develop actionable mitigation plans to minimize business impact.
• Evaluate alternative supply scenarios and recommend the most effective actions to maintain product availability.
• Collaborate closely with Production Planners across manufacturing sites to ensure alignment of supply plans and production schedules.
• Partner with Demand Planning and Customer Service teams to communicate supply risks, service impacts, and mitigation actions.
• Coordinate with Logistics and Control Tower teams to monitor product movements and ensure timely arrival of finished goods at DRP warehouses.
• Review safety stock and cycle stock parameters on a quarterly basis and recommend optimization opportunities.
• Monitor excess, slow-moving, and non-moving inventory and work with Business Units and Production Planning teams to minimize supply chain risks and write-offs.
• Evaluate and approve Additional Volume Requests (AVR) within defined timelines while balancing supply constraints and service commitments.
• Support New Product Launches (NPL), product transitions, and Run-In Run-Out (RIRO) activities through effective cross-functional coordination.
• Participate in daily and weekly supply review meetings with Demand Planning, Customer Service, Production Planning, and other stakeholders.
• Ensure timely escalation of supply constraints and support decision-making through data-driven analysis.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance supply planning processes, service performance, and inventory efficiency.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Case Fill Rate (CFR)
• Days Inventory Outstanding (DIO)
• Reduction in excess and non-moving inventory
• Supply chain risk mitigation effectiveness
• On-time AVR approvals
• Successful execution of product launches and RIRO projects

Key Interfaces

• Demand Planning
• Customer Service
• Production Planning
• Logistics and Control Tower
• Business Unit Supply Chain Teams
• Project Management Teams
• Manufacturing Sites

Requirements

• 4-6 years of experience in Supply Planning, Inventory Planning, Availability Planning, or related Supply Chain functions.
• Strong understanding of supply planning processes, inventory management, and risk mitigation.
• Experience working with SAP/APO/IBP or equivalent planning systems.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and supply chain analytics.
• Strong problem-solving and analytical skills with the ability to perform root cause analysis.
• Excellent stakeholder management, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with a customer-focused mindset.
• Fluent in English with strong verbal and written communication skills.

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