Senior Manager - Supply and Distribution Planning

Aliaxis Utilities And Industry; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Aliaxis Utilities And Industry in Bengaluru is seeking a Senior Manager - Supply & Distribution Planning to optimize inventory, forecast demand, and manage distribution with a focus on OTIF and efficiency. The role drives inventory governance and collaborates across warehouses and stakeholders.

The candidate will lead a team, analyze data, and coordinate with suppliers to minimize costs while meeting service levels. This position requires strong S&OP knowledge and ERP experience.

Qualifications

• 5-9 years of experience in a manufacturing setup.
• Bachelor's degree in engineering or postgraduate in management (Tier 1 institutes).
• Strong understanding of S&OP processes, inventory management, ERP systems.
• Experience in leading teams and setting goals.

Responsibilities

• Devise ways to optimize inventory control procedures.
• Ensure stock adequacy for all distribution channels and direct demand from customers.
• Record daily deliveries and shipments to reconcile inventory.
• Use software to monitor demand and inventory characteristics.
• Place orders to replenish stock and avoid shortages or surpluses.
• Analyze data to forecast future needs.
• Collaborate with warehouse staff to meet business goals.
• Report stock levels and issues to upper management.
• Design methods to avoid nonmoving products via stakeholder meetings.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to liquidate non-moving inventory.
• Perform SLOB analysis and inventory governance tasks.

Skills

S&OP

Inventory management

ERP systems

Forecasting

Team management

Data analysis

Education

Engineering degree or MBA (Tier 1 institute)

Tools

ERP software

Job description

Sr Manager - Supply & Distribution Planning

Role Summary:

To ensure goods are distributed as per minimum inventory levels and forecast consumption to all locations at SKU level and ensure OTIF and Inventory targets are met

Roles and Responsibility:

• Devise ways to optimize inventory control procedures
• Ensure product stock is adequate for all distribution channels and can cover direct demand from customers
• Record daily deliveries and shipments to reconcile inventory
• Use software to monitor demand and document characteristics of inventory
• Place orders to replenish stock avoiding insufficiencies or excessive surplus
• Analyze data to anticipate future needs
• Evaluate suppliers to achieve cost-effective deals and maintain trust relationships
• Collaborate with warehouse employees and other staff to ensure business goals are met
• Report to upper management on stock levels, issues etc.
• Design methods to avoid the occurrence of products getting into Nonmoving Category by having frequent meetings with required stakeholders
• For non and slow-moving inventory coordinate with all stake holders and find ways to liquidate it
• Should do all sort of analysis related to inventory management- SLOB analysis, Inventory norm governance (Cyclic stock, safety stock etc.)

Role Specific Competencies:

• 5 - 9 Yrs of Exp in Manufacturing Setup.
• Bachelor's degree with Engineering or Postgraduate in Management studies (preferably from NITIE, IIM, SP Jain) tier 1 institutes.
• Good understanding of S&OP processes, statistics, supply chain business drivers, Inventory management, production operations and processes and ERP systems
• Manage team in terms of goal setting, delivery, performance, development, and engagement
• Order fill rate
• Track signals
• Inventory vs budget
• Distribution plan adherence
• Freight cost per kg vs budget to minimize non planned movements
• Experience Level Senior Level