Head - Supply Chain Planning

About the Company

A fast-growing consumer brand that’s redefining a commodity beverage category, fueled by innovation and backed by leading investors, now scaling nationwide while creating a new lifestyle category.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Demand Planning
• Lead demand forecasting across channels including D2C, e-commerce, and modern trade
• Drive forecast accuracy through data analytics and close alignment with sales, marketing, and growth teams
• Build responsive planning models to manage demand variability and seasonality
• Supply & Production Planning
• Own supply planning and production alignment across manufacturing partners and facilities
• Balance demand-supply gaps while minimizing stock-outs, expiries, and excess inventory
• Inventory & Working Capital Management
• Drive inventory optimization across warehouses, fulfillment centers, and distribution networks
• Ensure SKU-wise availability while optimizing inventory turns and reducing holding costs
• Own working capital efficiency through effective planning and replenishment strategies
• S&OP & Integrated Business Planning
• Lead the S&OP process, ensuring cross-functional alignment across sales, operations, finance, and procurement
• Drive scenario planning and decision-making frameworks to manage growth and volatility
• Omni-Channel & Distribution Planning
• Optimize replenishment and distribution planning across online and offline channels
• Improve service levels, fill rates, and order fulfillment timelines
• Support network expansion and channel-specific supply strategies
• Stakeholder Management & Cross-Functional Alignment
• Act as a central anchor between demand generation and supply execution
• Influence decision-making through data-driven insights and structured planning reviews

Skills and qualifications

• Qualifications
• Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or related field
• 5-12 years of experience in supply chain planning roles within FMCG, food & beverages, or high-growth consumer brands
• Skills
• Strong expertise in demand planning, supply planning, and inventory management
• Deep understanding of omni-channel supply chain dynamics
• Strong analytical and data-driven decision-making capabilities
• Hands‑on expertise in Excel for planning, forecasting, MIS, and performance tracking
• Ability to operate in fast-paced, high-growth environments with agility

What's On Offer

An opportunity to build and scale supply chain planning capabilities within a rapidly growing consumer brand. The role offers strong ownership, direct influence on business performance, and close collaboration with leadership to drive strategic decisions.