Sr Manager - Supply & Distribution Planning

Ashirvad by aliaxis; Bengaluru Urban; On-site; INR 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Ashirvad by aliaxis in Bengaluru seeks an experienced Inventory Manager to optimize stock control and forecast consumption across locations. The role focuses on maintaining OTIF targets, aligning with S&OP processes, and ensuring inventory levels meet demand while minimizing nonmoving stock.

The ideal candidate has 5–9 years in manufacturing, a degree in engineering or a management postgraduate program, and strong ERP proficiency to drive efficient inventory operations.

Qualifications

• 5–9 years of experience in a manufacturing setup.
• Good understanding of S&OP processes, statistics, supply chain drivers, inventory management, production operations and ERP systems.

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 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 staff to ensure business goals are met.
• Report stock levels and issues to upper management.
• Design methods to avoid nonmoving inventory by coordinating with stakeholders.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to liquidate non-moving or slow-moving inventory.
• Perform SLOB analysis and inventory norm governance (cyclic stock, safety stock, etc.).

Skills

S&OP processes

Inventory management

Statistics

Supply chain drivers

Production operations

ERP awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering

Postgraduate in Management (tier 1 institute)

Tools

ERP systems

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