DC-Buyer-Planner

Jobgether SRL; India; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Based in Bengaluru

Full-time role

Healthcare

Paid time off

Global exposure

Job summary

Jobgether SRL in Bengaluru, India, is partnering with a global life sciences group to hire a DC Buyer Planner. You will coordinate finished goods planning, procurement, and inventory across distribution centers to maintain product availability and on-time delivery.

You will analyze forecasts, manage orders and POs, set up planning records, and drive continuous improvement with suppliers and warehouse teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, SCM, Logistics, or related field.
• At least 5 years in procurement, supply chain operations, materials planning, or inventory management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience managing finished goods planning, customer orders, purchase orders, and inventory levels.
• Familiarity with ERP systems; SAP and Oracle preferred.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and follow through on issues.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Nice to have: monitor stock availability while minimizing excess inventory and scrap.
• Nice to have: evaluate supplier performance.

Responsibilities

• Plan finished goods inventory based on forecasts and demand to support availability and targets.
• Monitor and manage customer orders to achieve on-time delivery targets.
• Coordinate internal orders and drop-ship order management.
• Manage purchase orders and procurement activities for timely replenishment.
• Set up and maintain planning records for finished goods and items.
• Analyze missed deliveries, identify root causes, and track improvements.
• Implement corrective and preventive actions as part of structured problem-solving.
• Monitor inventory levels across distribution centers to balance demand and minimize waste.
• Create scrap tickets and coordinate with warehouse teams to clear obsolete inventory.
• Lead daily management activities for finished goods planning.
• Support sales revenue objectives through planning, orders, and availability.
• Validate and process invoices for drop-ship orders with accurate documentation.
• Collaborate with suppliers and warehouses to resolve planning and fulfillment issues.
• Monitor supplier performance and contribute to reliability improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, SCM, Logistics, Business Administration, or related

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, which manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a DC-Buyer-Planner based in India.

Join a global life sciences and diagnostics environment where effective supply chain management helps ensure critical products reach customers on time. As a DC Buyer Planner, you will coordinate finished goods planning, purchasing, inventory management, and order fulfillment across distribution centers. You will use demand forecasts, operational data, and root-cause analysis to maintain product availability and achieve on-time delivery targets. Working closely with warehouse teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders, you will help improve inventory accuracy, streamline processes, and resolve supply chain issues. You will also contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, revenue objectives, and daily operational performance. This role is ideal for an analytical, detail-oriented professional who enjoys managing complex workflows and delivering measurable results in an international setting.

Accountabilities

• Plan finished goods inventory based on forecasts and customer demand to support product availability and operational targets.

• Monitor and manage customer orders to achieve on-time delivery (OTD) targets and meet daily fulfillment commitments.

• Coordinate internal orders, order-to-order (OTO) transactions, and drop-ship order management.

• Manage purchase orders and follow up on procurement activities to support timely product replenishment.

• Set up and maintain IMAG for finished goods items, ensuring accurate planning parameters and records.

• Analyze missed delivery lines, identify root causes, and maintain Pareto analyses to track recurring issues and improvement opportunities.

• Implement corrective and preventive actions as part of structured problem-solving and continuous improvement processes.

• Monitor inventory levels across assigned distribution centers, balancing customer demand with the need to minimize excess stock and waste.

• Create scrap tickets for expired or obsolete products and coordinate with warehouse teams to clear the corresponding inventory from Oracle.

• Lead daily management activities for finished goods planning, tracking performance against operational targets.

• Support the achievement of sales revenue objectives through effective planning, order management, and inventory availability.

• Validate, receive, and process invoices associated with drop-ship orders, ensuring accurate documentation and timely processing.

• Collaborate with suppliers, warehouse personnel, and internal stakeholders to resolve planning, purchasing, inventory, and fulfillment issues.

• Monitor supplier performance and contribute to improvements in reliability, product availability, and supply chain efficiency.

Requirements:

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

• At least 5 years of professional experience in procurement, supply chain operations, materials planning, or inventory management, preferably within a distribution center or warehouse environment.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including the ability to interpret operational data, identify trends, investigate root causes, and make informed decisions.

• Experience managing finished goods planning, customer orders, purchase orders, inventory levels, and delivery performance.

• Familiarity with ERP systems, with experience in SAP and Oracle preferred.

• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to coordinate effectively with suppliers, warehouse teams, and cross-functional colleagues.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when managing orders, invoices, inventory records, and planning data.

• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet daily operational targets, and follow issues through to resolution.

• A continuous improvement mindset, with the ability to implement corrective and preventive actions and support structured problem-solving.

• Nice to have: Experience monitoring stock availability while minimizing excess inventory, expired products, and scrap.

• Nice to have: Experience evaluating supplier performance to assess reliability and identify opportunities for improvement.

Benefits:

• Full-time employment opportunity based in Bengaluru, India.

• Opportunity to contribute to supply chain operations supporting life sciences, diagnostics, and biotechnology.

• Exposure to global distribution operations, inventory planning, procurement, and order fulfillment processes.

• Opportunity to develop expertise in ERP systems, operational analytics, and continuous improvement practices.

• Access to a comprehensive benefits program, including healthcare and paid time off, subject to the applicable employment terms.

• Opportunity to collaborate with international teams and contribute to operational performance in a global organization.

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

Data Privacy Notice: By submitting your application, you acknowledge that Jobgether will process your personal data to evaluate your candidacy and share relevant information with the hiring employer. This processing is based on legitimate interest and pre-contractual measures under applicable data protection laws (including GDPR). You may exercise your rights (access, rectification, erasure, objection) at any time.