Supply Chain Planning Manager - Retail

About the role: A leading retail and FMCG organization is looking for a Supply Chain Planning Manager to lead end-to-end supply planning across a multi-region network of distribution centers and stores. You will translate demand plans into feasible replenishment and deployment plans that protect service levels, optimize working capital, and minimize stockouts, excess, and waste. Key responsibilities • Own short- and medium-term supply plans, converting demand into replenishment, deployment, and inventory plans • Set inventory targets, safety stock, days-on-hand, and service levels while controlling excess, slow-moving stock, and expiry risk • Govern MRP planning parameters: lead time, MOQ/MPQ, reorder points, safety stock • Lead the monthly and weekly S&OP / IBP cycles: supply review, reconciliation, scenario planning, and decision logging • Manage supplier planning, capacity, confirmations, OTIF, and critical escalations • Prioritize allocation and distribution to maintain availability across DCs and stores • Build supply readiness for promotions, peak seasons, and product launches • Own supply KPIs, root-cause analysis, dashboards, and continuous improvement • Lead, coach, and develop the supply planners team. Requirements • Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Business Administration, or a related field • 5+ years in supply planning, inventory, replenishment, or S&OP, with proven people-management experience • Strong FMCG, grocery, supermarket, or high-volume retail background with large SKU counts and multi-DC / store networks • Strong command of MRP, replenishment, deployment, inventory optimization, safety stock, and OTIF • Hands-on S&OP / IBP experience • Advanced Excel and Power BI; SAP / ERP knowledge • Fluent English (written and spoken) Show more Show less