Assistant Manager - Inventory Planner

Group Bayport; Gandhinagar; On-site; INR 2,000,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Group Bayport in Gandhinagar, India seeks an Assistant Manager – Material Planning to manage end-to-end material planning for key accounts, ensuring raw materials availability and optimized inventory while supporting production. The role requires 5–8 years in material or production planning, experience with ERP systems such as SAP/Oracle/Dynamics, and strong analytical, forecasting and stakeholder management skills.

MBA/PGDM in Operations or SCM is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Engineering, SCM, Operations or Business Administration).
• MBA/PGDM in Operations or Supply Chain is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own material planning for strategic customer accounts.
• Develop material requirement plans based on forecasts, orders, and production schedules.
• Ensure timely procurement of raw materials and production inputs.
• Coordinate with Sales, Production, Procurement, Warehouse, and Operations.
• Monitor inventory levels to minimize shortages and excess.
• Analyze demand trends and recommend stocking strategies.
• Track supplier lead times and mitigate supply risks.
• Prepare planning reports and support S&OP meetings.

Skills

MRP knowledge

Forecasting

Analytical skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field

MBA/PGDM in Operations or Supply Chain is preferred

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Group Bayport is a rapidly growing global e-Commerce B2B2C, B2B and B2C organization that has re-defined the business of delivering high-quality custom products through a unique blend of cutting-edge digital technologies, robust manufacturing capabilities and global supply chain. An industry leader in print technology, Group Bayport operates in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UK, and India through its family of brands – BannerBuzz, Covers & All, Vivyx Printing, Circle One, Giant Media, and Neon Earth. From full suites of trade show and small business marketing solutions to sophisticated outdoor living covers, signages and shades to eclectic personal accents and home decor, we help our customers, clients, and partners to make a personalised statement through customization.

While our advanced technology and customer focus are certainly our salient attributes, our true strength comes from our team of 1450+ people. We are seeking exceptional talent across the board to join us in our exciting growth journey.

We are looking for a proactive and analytical Assistant Manager – Material Planning to manage end-to-end material planning for key business accounts. The role is responsible for ensuring timely availability of raw materials, optimizing inventory levels, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and supporting uninterrupted production while maintaining cost efficiency.

Designation: Asst Manager- Material Planning

Key Responsibilities

• Own material planning for assigned strategic customer accounts.
• Develop material requirement plans based on customer forecasts, sales orders, and production schedules.
• Ensure timely procurement and availability of raw materials, textiles, printing media, hardware, inks, packaging materials, and other production inputs.
• Coordinate closely with Sales, Production Planning, Procurement, Warehouse, and Operations teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Monitor inventory levels and maintain optimum stock to minimize shortages and excess inventory.
• Analyze demand trends and recommend stocking strategies for fast-moving and critical materials.
• Track supplier lead times and proactively mitigate supply risks.
• Identify material shortages and develop contingency plans to avoid production delays.
• Review material consumption, inventory ageing, and slow/non-moving inventory.
• Drive inventory optimization initiatives while maintaining desired service levels.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly planning reports and KPIs.
• Participate in S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) meetings and support demand planning activities.
• Continuously improve planning processes through data analysis and system enhancements.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Material availability for production (%)
• Inventory accuracy
• Inventory turnover
• Inventory carrying cost
• Forecast accuracy
• OTIF (On-Time In-Full) support
• Inventory ageing and obsolete stock reduction

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field.
• MBA/PGDM in Operations or Supply Chain is preferred.

Experience

• 5–8 years of experience in Material Planning, Production Planning, Supply Chain, or Inventory Management.
• Experience in manufacturing industries such as signage, textiles, printing, packaging, or related sectors will be preferred.
• Experience handling large customer accounts and high-SKU environments is an advantage.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of Material Requirement Planning (MRP).
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or equivalent).
• Strong analytical and forecasting abilities.
• Understanding of inventory management techniques and production planning.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong planning and organizational abilities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.