Manager - Distribution Planning

Ugaoo Agritech Pvt Ltd; Pune District; On-site; INR 750,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Fast-growing brand

Collaborative environment

End-to-end supply chain exposure

Job summary

Ugaoo is India’s leading gardening brand seeking a Distribution Planner to manage end-to-end product flow from warehouses to regional hubs and retail/online fulfillment points. The role emphasizes on-time delivery, cost optimization, and minimizing wastage of perishable plant inventory.

You will collaborate with sales, production/nursery, and logistics teams to ensure supply availability and to align with demand signals while monitoring performance metrics and dashboards for inventory health.

Qualifications

• Experience in forecasting/planning using ERP tools.
• Ability to react quickly to supply chain delays and demand shifts.
• Strong coordination with suppliers, warehouses and internal teams.
• Detail-oriented with inventory control in perishable goods.

Responsibilities

• Monitor stock levels at regional hubs to prevent shortages or excess inventory.
• Track perishable/live plant inventory to minimize wastage.
• Create replenishment schedules based on sales trends and demand.
• Use forecasting inputs to plan seasonal stock builds.
• Coordinate with distribution network to balance transport limits and capacity.
• Communicate with sales, production, and logistics teams on shipments.
• Review distribution metrics and prepare management reports.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Attention to Detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or Engineering

Tools

ERP software (SAP)

Job description

At Ugaoo, we’ve always believed plants are more than décor — they’re companions, healers, and reminders of what truly matters. What began as a small idea sparked by a plant on a windowsill has grown into India’s leading gardening brand, backed by marquee investors like DSG Consumer Partners and V3 Ventures. From our 25-acre farm in Talegaon to a thriving D2C store and retail presence across Pune, Mumbai, and Bangalore — we’re building an ecosystem that brings nature closer to homes, offices, and communities.

Role Overview

The Distribution Planner will manage the end-to-end flow of products from Ugaoo's warehouses/nurseries to regional hubs and retail/online fulfillment points, ensuring on-time delivery while optimizing costs. This role is critical to maintaining product availability, minimizing wastage (especially relevant for perishable plant inventory), and supporting Ugaoo's growing distribution network.

Key Responsibilities

• Inventory Control
  • Monitor stock levels at regional hubs to prevent shortages or excess inventory.
  • Track perishable/live plant inventory closely to minimize wastage and spoilage.
  • Conduct periodic stock audits and reconcile discrepancies with warehouse teams.
• Create replenishment schedules to move goods based on current sales trends and future demand.
• Use forecasting inputs to plan seasonal and promotional stock builds.
• Adjust replenishment plans proactively in response to demand fluctuations.
• Network Optimization
  • Balance transport limits, storage capacity, and shipping lead times across the distribution network.
  • Identify opportunities to optimize shipping routes and reduce overall distribution costs.
  • Recommend improvements to warehouse/RDC placement and capacity planning.
• Cross-Functional Coordination
  • Communicate with sales, production/nursery, and logistics teams to track incoming and outgoing shipments.
  • Align with sales teams on demand signals and upcoming promotional activity.
  • Coordinate with production teams to ensure supply availability matches planned dispatches.
• Performance Tracking
  • Review distribution metrics such as order fill rate, on-time delivery, and shipping accuracy.
  • Prepare regular reports and dashboards for management on inventory health and distribution efficiency.
  • Identify trends in performance data and recommend corrective actions.
• React quickly to supply chain delays, transport blockages, or sudden demand spikes.
• Escalate and coordinate resolution of critical shipment or inventory issues with relevant stakeholders.

Required Skills & Qualifications

• Analytical Skills: Strong ability to work with large data sets and forecasting/planning software (e.g., SAP or similar ERP tools).
• Problem-Solving: Ability to react quickly and effectively to supply chain delays, transport blockages, or sudden shifts in demand.
• Communication: Excellent coordination and communication skills across suppliers, warehouses, and internal stakeholders.
• Attention to Detail: Comfort managing time-sensitive inventory, particularly relevant given the perishable nature of live plants.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or Engineering.
• Experience: 4-6 years of relevant experience in inventory control, logistics, or demand planning (experience in FMCG, agriculture, or perishable goods industries is a plus).

What Ugaoo Offers

• Opportunity to be part of a fast-growing, purpose-driven brand
• Collaborative and dynamic work environment
• Exposure to end-to-end supply chain operations in a high-growth category