Supply Planning Executive

Job Summary:
The role will support on Supply Planning & Logistics for Dove Personal Care business in South Asia region (India, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka) working closely with cross functional teams like Demand Planning, Category Planning, Marketing, Operations, Procurement etc. The incumbent will be responsible to ensure adequate supply of products to meet consumer demand while managing inventory levels across multiple channels of distribution and retailers as per agreed service level agreements. This position requires collaboration with various stakeholders within Unilever's organization as well as external partners such as distributors/wholesalers/retailers etc., thereby ensuring smooth operations within our supply chain network

Responsibilities:
• Analyze sales trends & forecast requirements at national / regional level.
• Plan & manage inventory levels for different stock keeping units.
• Develop & implement inventory management strategies.
• Manage safety stocks for key items.
• Monitor distribution channel performance against defined KPI’s.
• Work towards reducing inventory costs.
• Implement corrective actions wherever required.
• Ensure adequate planning & coordination with marketing functions.
• Manage customer complaints related to supplies.
• Prepare monthly reports for senior management.
• Coordinate with third party logistics providers for timely deliveries.

Qualifications:
• Minimum Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration or similar field.
• Good communication skills – both written and verbal.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Proficiency in MS Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Experience in supply chain management or relevant industry.
• Knowledge of SAP ERP system would be an added advantage.
• Adept at handling multiple tasks simultaneously and meeting deadlines.
• Detail oriented with strong organizational skills.
• Excellent time management and prioritization skills.