Supply Planning Manager

About the Job

Position Summary The Supply Planning Manager is responsible for developing and managing supply plans to ensure product availability, maintain optimal inventory levels, and support the company’s operational and commercial objectives. The role involves coordinating supply requirements with demand forecasts, production, procurement, warehousing, and logistics to ensure the timely and efficient flow of materials and finished goods. The successful candidate will monitor inventory performance, identify potential supply risks, and implement planning strategies to improve efficiency, minimize stock shortages and excess inventory, and optimize supply chain costs. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain supply plans aligned with demand forecasts, production capacity, inventory targets, and business requirements. Monitor stock levels of raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods to ensure product availability and prevent stockouts or overstocking. Coordinate with demand planning, procurement, production, warehouse, and logistics teams to ensure timely replenishment and delivery. Review demand forecasts, sales trends, inventory movements, and production schedules to identify supply gaps and planning requirements. Establish and monitor inventory targets, safety stock levels, reorder points, and replenishment plans. Track supply planning performance through relevant KPIs, including inventory turnover, stock availability, forecast accuracy, and stockout rates. Identify potential supply disruptions, material shortages, and excess or slow-moving stock, and recommend corrective actions. Support production planning by ensuring the availability of required raw materials and packaging materials. Analyze inventory data and prepare regular reports on stock levels, supply coverage, replenishment requirements, and planning performance. Work closely with procurement and suppliers to follow up on material availability, lead times, and delivery schedules. Identify opportunities to improve planning processes, optimize inventory levels, reduce waste, and control supply chain costs. Ensure inventory planning activities align with company policies, operational requirements, and product shelf-life considerations where applicable. Requirements Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience in supply planning, supply chain management, inventory management, or a related field. Experience in supply planning and inventory management is preferred. Experience in the FMCG or Food & Beverage industry is an advantage. Good understanding of supply planning processes, inventory control, replenishment, and stock management. Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data, identify trends, and make informed planning decisions. Experience working cross-functionally with procurement, production, warehousing, logistics, and commercial teams. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and supply chain planning systems or ERP software. Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills. Ability to manage competing priorities and respond effectively to changes in demand and supply conditions.