Inventory and Supply Chain Planning Manager

Lenskart Solutions Pvt Ltd; Gurugram District; Presencial; INR 1.200.000 - 1.800.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Lenskart is seeking a Planning Manager to drive end-to-end planning across inventory, demand, supply and production. The role requires translating forecast insights into actionable plans to optimize stock and ensure product availability across channels.

You will manage inventory norms, lead times, and supplier coordination to maintain uninterrupted supply and strengthen replenishment processes in a dynamic eyewear market.

Formación

• Experience in end-to-end planning across inventory, demand, supply and production.
• Ability to translate forecast insights into actionable plans.

Responsabilidades

• Inventory Planning: Develop and maintain optimal inventory levels across all SKUs (frames, lenses, accessories, spare parts); define and monitor inventory norms including safety stock, reorder points and max stock levels; address slow-moving or ageing stock.
• Demand Planning: Develop short, medium and long-term forecasts using statistical models and market intelligence; incorporate promotional plans, new launches and seasonal trends; perform SKU-level demand analysis and support S&OP reviews.
• Supply Planning: Translate demand plans into supply requirements; coordinate with procurement to ensure material availability; manage supplier lead times, capacity constraints and orders; monitor supply gaps and mitigate risks.
• Production Planning: Develop and maintain Master Production Schedule aligned with forecasts and capacity; schedule production runs and address deviations.
• Inventory Replenishment: Design replenishment strategies for retail outlets, warehouses and e-commerce; automate order generation via ERP; optimize replenishment frequency and quantities; track OTIF and prevent stockouts/overstock.
• Experience Level: Mid Level

Descripción del empleo

Planning Manager The Manager – Planning will be responsible for driving end-to-end planning excellence across inventory, demand, supply, and production functions. The role demands a data-driven professional who can translate forecast insights into actionable plans, optimize stock levels, and ensure seamless product availability across channels — supporting the organization's growth objectives in a dynamic eyewear market.

Responsibilities:

1. Inventory Planning

• Develop and maintain optimal inventory levels across all SKUs — frames, lenses, accessories, and spare parts.
• Define and monitor inventory norms including safety stock, reorder points, and maximum stock levels.
• Conduct regular inventory health assessments and initiate corrective actions for slow-moving or ageing stock.

2. Demand Planning

• Develop short, medium, and long-term demand forecasts using statistical models and market intelligence.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and merchandising teams to incorporate promotional plans, new launches, and seasonal trends into forecasts.
• Conduct SKU-level demand analysis to identify growth opportunities and rationalize underperforming products.
• Facilitate monthly Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) reviews with cross-functional stakeholders.

3. Supply Planning

• Translate demand plans into supply requirements and coordinate with procurement and vendor teams to ensure timely material availability.
• Manage supplier lead times, capacity constraints, and order schedules to maintain uninterrupted supply flow.
• Monitor and resolve supply gaps, escalating critical shortfalls to leadership with mitigation plans.
• Evaluate alternate sourcing options and maintain vendor performance scorecards.
• Drive supply chain risk assessments and build contingency plans for critical material categories.

4. Production Planning

• Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule (MPS) aligned with demand forecasts and capacity availability.
• Coordinate with manufacturing teams to schedule production runs.
• Monitor production adherence to schedule and initiate corrective actions to address deviations.

5. Inventory Replenishment

• Design and execute replenishment strategies for retail outlets, warehouses, and e‑commerce fulfilment centres.
• Monitor replenishment triggers and automate order generation through ERP/planning tools wherever feasible.
• Optimize replenishment frequency and order quantities to minimize carrying costs while maintaining service levels.
• Track On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) metrics and take proactive actions to prevent stockouts or overstocking.
• Collaborate with logistics and warehouse teams to ensure smooth inbound and outbound replenishment flows.

Experience Level: Mid Level