Supply Chain Planner

Pluckk; Mumbai; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Pluckk in Mumbai seeks an SCM Planner to drive demand forecasting, inventory and supply planning, enabling data-driven decisions across Sales, Finance, Operations and Supply Chain teams. The role focuses on improving forecast accuracy, optimizing stock levels, supporting production planning, and ensuring alignment in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include analyzing historical data, monitoring forecast performance, coordinating with warehouses, and generating dashboards in Power BI to

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Data Analytics, Supply Chain, Operations or related field.
• Strong knowledge of forecasting, supply planning, inventory and production planning.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/WMS platforms such as Zoho or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Power BI, advanced Excel and analytics tools.
• Analytical mindset with ability to interpret large data sets and generate dashboards.
• Excellent collaboration and stakeholder management across teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Forecast future product demand from historical sales data, market trends and seasonality.
• Monitor forecast performance metrics and support monthly/quarterly planning cycles.
• Manage inventory and supply planning to minimize stockouts and overstocking.
• Align supply planning with production schedules and procurement needs.
• Coordinate with warehouse and operations for inventory movement and replenishment.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders to improve delivery timelines.
• Maintain planning data and ERP/WMS parameters ensuring data integrity.
• Generate reports and dashboards to monitor KPI and inventory status.
• Analyze data to identify trends, bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally to align planning activities and execution.
• Participate in planning reviews and contribute to scalable forecasting frameworks.

Skills

Forecasting & demand planning

Data analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem-solving

Excel proficiency

Education

Master’s degree in Data Analytics, Supply Chain, Operations

Tools

Zoho ERP/WMS

Power BI

Job description

The SCM Planner will be responsible for driving demand forecasting, inventory planning, and supply planning activities to ensure efficient and uninterrupted supply chain operations. The role focuses on improving forecast accuracy, optimizing inventory levels, supporting production and material planning, and enabling data-driven decision-making across the supply chain function. The position plays a critical role in ensuring alignment between Sales, Finance, Operations, and Supply Chain teams while improving operational efficiency and minimizing supply chain disruptions in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Analyze historical sales data, market trends, and seasonal patterns to forecast future product demand and improve forecasting accuracy through AI-based forecasting tools and analytical models.
• Monitor forecast performance metrics such as MAPE, identify demand fluctuations, and support monthly and quarterly demand planning cycles in collaboration with Sales and Business teams.
• Manage inventory planning and supply planning activities to ensure optimal stock availability while minimizing stockouts and overstocking.
• Align supply planning with production schedules and ensure timely procurement and availability of raw materials and inventory requirements.
• Coordinate with warehouse and operations teams for inventory movement, replenishment planning, and inventory health monitoring across locations.
• Collaborate with vendors and internal stakeholders to monitor delivery timelines, resolve supply chain disruptions, and improve vendor and distributor performance.
• Maintain planning data and system parameters within ERP/WMS platforms such as Zoho and in-house systems while ensuring data accuracy and integrity.
• Generate reports and dashboards to monitor supply chain performance, inventory status, forecast accuracy, and operational KPIs.
• Analyze supply chain data to identify trends, bottlenecks, and improvement opportunities while supporting automation and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Sales, Finance, Operations, Procurement, and Warehouse teams to ensure alignment of planning activities and smooth execution of supply chain operations.
• Participate in planning and review meetings, identify process gaps, and contribute towards scalable planning and forecasting frameworks.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Data Analytics, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field
• Strong understanding of demand forecasting, supply planning, inventory management, and production planning processes
• Hands-on experience with ERP/WMS platforms such as Zoho or equivalent systems
• Proficiency in Power BI, AI-based applications, advanced Microsoft Excel, and supply chain analytics tools
• analytical, reporting, and problem-solving capabilities with ability to interpret large data sets
• generating dashboards, operational reports, and actionable supply chain insights
• Excellent cross-functional collaboration, stakeholder management, and communication skills
• Strong ownership mindset with attention to detail and operational accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, execution-driven environment
• Problem-solving mindset with focus on continuous improvement and data-driven decision-making