Central Planner (Outlet Retail), SCM

Aditya Birla Insulators; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Aditya Birla Insulators in Bengaluru is seeking a analytical Inventory Planning professional to manage planning, replenishment, and optimization across channels. The role focuses on maintaining stock availability, improving productivity, and supporting growth through effective forecasting.

The candidate will analyze sales trends, develop demand forecasts, and collaborate with Merchandising, Sourcing, and Store Ops to ensure efficient inventory deployment and reduced stock-outs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, business, or related field.
• Experience in inventory planning, replenishment, or supply chain roles.
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with ERP/MIS systems.

Responsibilities

• Manage inventory planning and replenishment to ensure optimum stock.
• Monitor inventory levels across stores, warehouses, and channels for optimization.
• Analyze sales, demand patterns, and supply metrics to support business objectives.
• Develop and maintain demand forecasts to improve accuracy and service levels.
• Collaborate with Merchandising, Sourcing, Supply Chain, and Store Ops for inventory deployment.
• Drive inventory productivity by minimizing excess stock and stock-outs.
• Track KPIs: Sell-through, Inventory Turnover, Weeks of Cover, Fill Rate, Service Levels.
• Support seasonal planning, assortment planning, and inventory allocation decisions.
• Prepare MIS reports and provide actionable insights to stakeholders.
• Identify process improvements and implement best practices in inventory management.

Job description

Role Purpose:

We are looking for a highly analytical and business-oriented Inventory Planning professional to manage inventory planning, replenishment, and optimization activities across channels. The role will be responsible for ensuring optimal stock availability, improving inventory productivity, and supporting business growth through effective planning and forecasting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage inventory planning and replenishment processes to ensure optimum stock availability.
• Monitor inventory levels across stores, warehouses, and channels while identifying opportunities for stock optimization.
• Analyze sales performance, demand patterns, inventory trends, and supply metrics to support business objectives.
• Develop and maintain demand forecasts to improve inventory accuracy and service levels.
• Partner with Merchandising, Sourcing, Supply Chain, and Store Operations teams to ensure effective inventory deployment.
• Drive inventory productivity initiatives by minimizing excess inventory and reducing stock-outs.
• Monitor key inventory KPIs such as Sell-through, Inventory Turnover, Weeks of Cover, Fill Rate, and Service Levels.
• Support seasonal planning, assortment planning, and inventory allocation decisions.
• Prepare MIS reports and provide actionable insights to stakeholders for business planning.
• Continuously identify process improvement opportunities and implement best practices in inventory management.