Supply Planning Manager

ITC Limited; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

ITC Limited in Kolkata is seeking a seasoned supply chain professional to optimize inventory and deployment strategies across the network. You will coordinate with SBU, production, and demand planning teams to ensure stock availability and cost efficiency.

The role emphasizes SAP-enabled inventory control, category deployment, and alignment with warehouses and WSPs, with a focus on data-driven decision making and risk mitigation.

Qualifications

• Inventory planning and analytical skills.
• Strong business acumen and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• SAP and supply chain systems knowledge is essential.
• Problem-solving and execution orientation are required.

Responsibilities

• Category Management: drive finished goods deployment strategies and monitor stock availability.
• Inventory Management: track inventory levels and facilitate inter-warehouse transfers.
• Systems & Processes: configure networks in SAP and align demand with production and warehouse needs.
• S&OP Process: support demand-related activities and cross-functional alignment.

Skills

Inventory planning

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Business acumen

Prioritization

Problem-solving

Execution orientation

Tools

SAP

Job description

Ensure continuous availability of optimal stock levels across all supply chain nodes up to WSPs/warehouses through effective inventory planning, SKU management, and deployment strategies.

PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTABILITIES

Category Management

• Ensure the appropriate network configuration in consultation with the Strategic Business Unit (SBU).
• Determine and drive execution of finished goods deployment strategies across the network.
• Monitor stock availability and production adherence on a daily basis to ensure uninterrupted servicing.
• Collaborate closely with production teams to ensure manufacturing plans are aligned with market demand and warehouse/WSP requirements.
• Proactively identify potential supply risks and recommend corrective actions to maintain service levels.

Inventory Management

• Monitor stock flow and inventory health across all locations to ensure equitable stock distribution.
• Facilitate inter-warehouse/WSP stock transfers where required to optimize inventory availability.
• Track inventory levels of allocated SKU categories and raise alerts for deviations, shortages, or excess stock situations.

Systems & Processes

• Ensure agreed supply chain networks, routes, and lanes are accurately configured and maintained in SAP.
• Coordinate with production teams during product changeovers and work with demand planners to realign demand as required.
• Re-run and validate inventory models whenever significant network, demand, or supply changes occur to assess revised inventory norms.
• Maintain process compliance and data accuracy to support planning effectiveness.

S&OP Process

• Prepare S&OP and Pre-S&OP planning templates and supporting data.
• Coordinate demand-related activities as part of the Sales & Operations Planning process.
• Support cross-functional alignment of demand, supply, inventory, and service objectives through the S&OP cycle.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & COMPETENCIES

• Teamwork and collaboration
• Strong business acumen
• Ability to manage multiple priorities simultaneously
• Inventory planning and analytical skills
• SAP and supply chain systems knowledge
• Problem-solving and execution orientation

KEY INTERFACES

Internal

• Category Development Team
• Strategic Business Unit (SBU) Team
• Production & Manufacturing Teams
• Demand Planning Team
• Finance
• HR
• Logistics and Supply Chain Functions

External

• Warehousing Partners
• Logistics Service Providers

REPORTING RELATIONSHIP

• Reporting To: Senior Manager – Supply Chain