Distribution Planner

Aditya Birla Group; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Aditya Birla Group is seeking a Distribution Planner in Mumbai to lead inventory policy, network design, and distribution planning. The role requires coordinating with plants, sales, and supply planning teams to ensure high service levels and optimal costs.

The candidate will drive analytical models, monitor FG inventory, and address vendor performance. The position emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and strategic execution in a fast-moving consumer environment within Paints units.

Qualifications

• Postgraduate qualification with strong supply chain understanding.
• Experience in distribution planning, inventory control, and logistics.
• Proficiency in data analytics and forecasting methods.
• Familiarity with ERP/SAP systems and supplier management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and drive inventory policies and distribution strategies.
• Design distribution network and plan to meet market needs.
• Monitor order fill rate and inventory levels across locations.
• Collaborate with plants, sales, and planning teams to ensure service levels.
• Manage vendor relationships and ensure timely payments.

Skills

Inventory planning

Network design

Vendor management

Data analysis

Forecasting

Education

Post Graduate

Tools

ERP/SAP

Job description

## Distribution PlannerABG114567* Paints HO* Maharashtra* Posted On19 Oct 2026* End Date02 Nov 2026* Required Experience5 - 8 years## Basic SectionNo. Of Position1Grade10LevelAssistant Manager## OrganisationalBUSINESSPaints HOBUSINESS\\_UNIT-1Paints HOBUSINESS\\_UNIT-2Paints HOBUSINESS\\_UNIT-3Paints HODEPARTMENT-1Supply PlanningCountryIndiaStateMaharashtraWorksiteMumbai Paints officeIndustry--FunctionSupply Chain & Logistics## Skills#### SkillDistribution#### Minimum QualificationPost Graduate#### CERTIFICATIONNo data available## Job Description4) Key Result Areas: Write the key results expected from the job and the supporting actions for each of these key result areas (For a majority of jobs typically there could be 4- 7 key result areas) Key Result Areas Supporting Actions To execute the Distribution roadmap for the organization to create value for the business • Develop and drive the Inventory Planning policy, processes, and strategy in line with the business. • Design the network and Distribution plan for the business. ` Annexure I : ABG Job Description Template ` HayGroup Job Description Template 2017 • Assessing the financial structure and inventory storage capabilities of the business. • To execute the Fulfilment plan for different Categories and products as per market requirements. Manage Distribution network to ensure it adds value to the business • Collaboration with internal stakeholders like Plants , Sales and Supply planning team to ensure Customer service levels are met. • Continuous analyses and review of Order fill rate parameters and analytical modelling changes. • Drive the team to monitor and track FG inventory for every location regularly in order to plan dispatch effectively. • Support opening and closure of nodes to ensure optimum network cost and service level is maintained. Drive Supplies to cater to organizational demand as per expected timelines • Anticipating stock demands based on current and future business patterns. • Ensuring business has a steady flow of stock without investing too much on slow moving / dead stock. Manage vendors to enable execution of all analytical initiatives • Perform evaluations and reference checks to ensure superior quality of vendors within budget while sourcing them. • Conduct regular reviews with vendors and internal teams and sort any issues/ grievances to ensure smooth execution of projects. • Facilitate correct and timely vendor payment. Build cross functional synergies with other teams to enable successful implementation of Distribution related initiatives • Collaboration with internal teams to seek ways to continuously improve the supply chain process to ensure low costs, speed up delivery time and alternate delivery routes and partners. • Drive the timely circulations and awareness of all supply planning discoveries and assess the affected units through timely provisioning to ensure alignment of business operations as per revised findings. • Promote knowledge sharing regarding new updates in demand trends, whilst driving culture of recognizing performance, talks by external experts from the supply domain to drive adoption and discuss issues. ` Annexure I : ABG Job Description Template ` HayGroup Job Description Template 2017 5) Job Purpose of Direct Reports: Describe the job purpose of the direct report/s to the job (in 2-3 lines for each