Lead - Planning

The Whole Truth; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

The Whole Truth, Mumbai-based, is seeking a seasoned S&OP professional to strengthen demand forecasting, inventory planning, and production scheduling across our fast-growing, 100% Clean Label brand.

You will lead monthly S&OP meetings, collaborate with sales, marketing, manufacturing, and procurement, and use data-driven insights to drive supply chain efficiency.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of S&OP best practices and inventory management techniques.
• Bachelor's or master's degree in business administration, supply chain management, or related field.
• Proven experience in sales forecasting, demand planning, or supply chain management.
• Strong analytical skills to interpret data and derive insights.
• Proficiency with S&OP software or advanced Excel for data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a robust S&OP process for demand forecasting, inventory planning, and production scheduling.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing to gather market intelligence and customer demand insights.
• Lead monthly S&OP meetings to review forecasts, production plans, and inventory levels.
• Analyze KPIs to identify improvements and recommend data-driven optimizations.
• Work with manufacturing and procurement to ensure timely delivery and inventory control.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance S&OP effectiveness and efficiency.
• Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders for effective communication throughout the cycle.

Skills

S&OP processes

Demand planning

Inventory management

Data analysis

Excel

Education

Bachelor's or master's in business administration or supply chain

Tools

S&OP software

Advanced Excel

Job description

At The Whole Truth, our mission is to ‘re-build the world’s trust in its food’. Consumers have lost faith in big food companies that hide behind misleading claims. We exist to change that— with honesty, simplicity, and unmissable storytelling. We are India’s first (and maybe only) 100% Clean Label food brand. That means we proudly declare every single ingredient on the front of the pack. But that’s not all… We don’t just make products. We build brand love. Loudly, proudly, and consistently—through content, community, and creative campaigns that break clutter. And now, we’re ready to scale that brand love even further—through smart, memorable, and well-placed media.

About the job

The Whole Truth is a 100% Clean Label brand that does not use any preservatives. This results in reduced shelf life and a complex Supply Chain. One of TWT’s values is “Consumer is family”. At TWT we go above and beyond to delight our consumers, and this results in complex operations that are often manual needing heightened focus and tracking.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a robust S&OP process to ensure accurate demand forecasting, inventory planning, and production scheduling.
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to gather market intelligence and customer demand insights.
• Lead monthly S&OP meetings to review sales forecasts, production plans, inventory levels, and financial projections.
• Analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) to identify areas for improvement and make data‑driven recommendations for optimizing supply chain efficiency.
• Work closely with manufacturing and procurement teams to ensure timely delivery of products and manage inventory levels.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance the effectiveness and efficiency of the S&OP process.
• Develop strong relationships with internal stakeholders to facilitate effective communication and coordination throughout the S&OP cycle.

Skills and Qualifications

• Knowledge of best practices in S&OP processes, including demand planning methodologies and inventory management techniques.
• Bachelor's or master’s degree in business administration, supply chain management, or a related field.
• Proven experience in sales forecasting, demand planning, or supply chain management.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and draw meaningful insights.
• Proficiency in using S&OP software systems or advanced Excel skills for data analysis.

Edge

• Knows either SQL or R or Python. Past experience in S&OP or having worked with a planning tool in their previous role.