Sr Manager - Supply & Distribution Planning

Axis Communications; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,400,000 - 2,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Aliaxis is seeking an experienced Inventory Manager to optimize stock control, forecast demand, and ensure OTIF targets across distribution channels. You will work with production, procurement and warehousing to maintain optimal inventory levels, analyze SLOB and cyclic stock, and improve ERP-driven processes.

A background in manufacturing, strong analytical skills, and exposure to tier-1 institutes is preferred.

Qualifications

• 5–9 years of experience in a manufacturing setup.
• Strong understanding of S&OP, inventory management and ERP systems.
• Degree in engineering; MBA/PG degree from tier‑1 institutes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• 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 inventory characteristics
• Place orders to replenish stock and avoid shortages or excess
• Analyze data to anticipate future needs
• Collaborate with warehouse staff to meet business goals
• Report stock levels and issues to upper management
• Coordinate with stakeholders to liquidate non-moving inventory
• Perform analysis related to inventory management (SLOB, cyclic stock, safety stock)

Skills

S&OP processes

Statistics

Supply chain drivers

Inventory management

Production operations

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or Postgraduate in Management (NITIE/IIM/SP Jain)

Job description

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

At Aliaxis, we design sustainable, easy to install, and innovative solutions to address the world’s water challenges and accelerate the transition to clean energy. Thanks to our 15,000+ employees in over 40 countries, our pipes and fitting systems meet our customers’ most demanding needs for the building, infrastructure, industrial and agriculture sectors. Read more about us www.aliaxis.com.

Aliaxis’ Purpose

Aliaxis has embarked on a positive journey with its “Growth with Purpose” strategy, implementing ambitious, urgent actions for sustainability and innovation that will pay off in the short term. By 2025, we will be focusing on the areas where we can create the biggest impact: on carbon reduction in our plants and on increasing the share of recycled content in our products. In conjunction, we will continue to develop more and better water solutions for society as a whole. We are looking for passionate people that want to be part of our journey and embrace the behaviors that we at Aliaxis stand for: We Dare to challenge the status quo, to innovate and to learn fast, We Care for the environment, our customers and each other, We Deliver by taking accountability for our decisions and actions.