Head Supply planner

Michael Page; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Collaborative company culture

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

A global organization in the FMCG sector is seeking a Head Supply Planner for their Mumbai location. This role entails leading production planning and ensuring seamless supply chain management in the food products sector. The ideal candidate will have over 10 years of relevant experience, a strong analytical skill set, and proficiency in supply chain software like SAP. A collaborative company culture and an opportunity for significant impact await the right individual.

Qualifications

• 10+ years of experience in FMCG or Pharma supply planning.
• Proven expertise in supply planning within the FMCG industry, particularly in food products.
• Proficiency in supply chain software and tools.

Responsibilities

• Lead annual, monthly, and weekly planning with demand coordination.
• Manage production planning and coordination with co-packers.
• Drive PPC operations and oversee RM/PM inventory planning.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excellent communication

Stakeholder management

Results-driven mindset

Education

Degree in supply chain management or logistics

Tools

SAP

Job description

• 10+ years of experience in FMCG or Pharma supply planning space
• experience in warehousing, purchasing, vendor mgmt, import/export & customs.

About Our Client

The hiring company is a well-established global organization within the FMCG sector, specializing in food products. The company is known for its innovative approach to supply chain management and its commitment to delivering high-quality goods to its customers.

Job Description

• Lead annual, monthly, and weekly planning with demand coordination and capacity-demand gap analysis.
• Manage production planning, status tracking, and coordination with co‑packers and cross‑functional teams.
• Drive PPC operations, integrating export and domestic demands into a unified plan.
• Oversee RM/PM inventory planning, optimization, DOC/aging analysis, and cost‑efficient material movement.
• Maintain BOM accuracy and ensure smooth FIFO‑based material flow and production readiness.
• Conduct logistics network optimization and align cross‑movement requirements for serviceability and cost reduction.
• Prepare SCM dashboards, perform data analytics, and recommend improvement plans across logistics, purchase, and stores.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Head Supply Planner should have:

• A degree in supply chain management, logistics, or a related field.
• Proven expertise in supply planning within the FMCG industry, particularly in food products.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make informed decisions.
• Proficiency in supply chain software and tools especially SAP.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
• A results‑driven mindset with a focus on efficiency and cost management.

What's on Offer

• An opportunity to work with a large organization in the FMCG industry, specializing in food products.
• A collaborative and supportive company culture focused on excellence.