Supply Chain Planner (Demand & Dispatch)

Gadre Marine Export; Panaji; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Gadre Marine Export in India is seeking an experienced Demand Planner to lead monthly/weekly forecasts and coordinate with Sales & Marketing for NPIs and launches. You will optimize dispatch routes, manage finished goods, and implement FEFO/FIFO for perishables while ensuring compliance with GST and E-way bills.

Join a role requiring 10+ years in SCM, strong Excel/ERP skills, and willingness to travel to plants and warehouses to ensure on-time delivery and optimized inventory levels.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Demand Planning, Dispatch Planning, or SCM roles.
• Cross-functional stakeholder management (especially with Sales/Key Account teams).
• Negotiation skills (transporters, distributors, C&F agents).
• Strong command of Excel/ERP-based planning tools.
• Problem-solving under pressure (exception/crisis handling).
• Willingness to travel to plants/warehouses as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop monthly/weekly rolling demand forecasts in coordination with Sales & Marketing teams.
• Plan demand for NPIs and product launches.
• Factor in trade promotions, schemes, and seasonality into forecast models.
• Analyze historical sales trends and market inputs to improve forecast accuracy.
• Plan and optimize dispatch routes on a zone/state-wise basis, aligned with warehouse network and GST/state compliance structure.
• Coordinate with C&F agents, distributors, and transporters for timely dispatch execution.

Skills

Demand planning

Dispatch planning

Inventory management

S&OP

Compliance reporting

Tools

Excel/ERP

Job description

Role & responsibilities

Demand Planning

• Develop monthly/weekly rolling demand forecasts in coordination with Sales & Marketing teams
• Plan demand for New Product Introductions (NPIs)and product launches
• Factor in trade promotions, schemes, and seasonality into forecast models
• Analyze historical sales trends and market inputs to improve forecast accuracy

Dispatch & Distribution Planning

• Plan and optimize dispatch routes on a zone/state-wise basis, aligned with warehouse network and GST/state compliance structure
• Optimize freight and transportation costs while maintaining service levels
• Coordinate with C&F agents, distributors, and transporters for timely dispatch execution

Inventory & Perishability Management

• Manage finished goods inventory and maintain optimal safety stock levels
• Implement FEFO/FIFO practices to minimize expiry losses on perishable seafood/marine products
• Prioritize dispatch of near-expiry stock to reduce wastage

S&OP & Cross-Functional Coordination

• Drive the monthly Sales & Operations Planning(S&OP) process
• Liaise with production/manufacturing teams to align supply plans with demand forecasts
• Manage exceptions supply disruptions, production breakdowns, or sudden demand spikes

Compliance & Reporting

• Ensure dispatch documentation complies with E-way bill and FSSAI norms
• Prepare MIS reports and dashboards for management review
• Track and report on forecast accuracy, OTIF, and inventory metrics

Preferred candidate profile

• Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in Demand Planning, Dispatch Planning, or SCM roles
• Cross-functional stakeholder management (especially with Sales/Key Account teams)
• Negotiation skills (transporters, distributors, C&F agents)
• Strong command of Excel/ERP-based planning tools
• Problem-solving under pressure (exception/crisis handling)
• Willingness to travel to plants/warehouses as required