Supply Planning Supervisor

We are looking a highly analytical and results-driven Supply Planning Supervisor to lead and optimize our supply planning operations.
This role is responsible for overseeing supply planning processes, managing planning performance, and leading analytical and process-optimization initiatives to improve inventory efficiency, service levels, and operational responsiveness.

The position requires strong leadership capabilities combined with deep expertise in supply planning, inventory optimization, and data-driven decision-making, particularly within fast-paced FMCG environments.

Key Responsibilities

Planning Leadership & Operational Management

• Supervise daily supply planning activities and ensure execution aligns with demand forecasts and business priorities.
• Lead inventory planning processes to maintain optimal stock levels while minimizing shortages and excess inventory.
• Oversee purchase planning and supply execution to ensure timely product availability.
• Coordinate closely with procurement, demand planning, warehouse, logistics (3PL), and commercial teams to ensure supply alignment.
• Monitor supplier performance, lead times, and fulfillment reliability and drive corrective actions where needed.
• Identify supply risks and develop contingency planning strategies to mitigate disruptions.
• Mentor and guide supply planning team members to improve technical and analytical capabilities.

Data Analysis, Optimization & Process Improvement

• Lead development of analytical and optimization models for inventory policies, safety stock, and replenishment logic.
• Drive automation and mechanization of planning workflows using analytical tools, SQL, and Python-based solutions.
• Establish standardized planning processes, data governance practices, and planning frameworks.
• Develop dashboards and reporting structures to monitor supply planning KPIs and operational performance.
• Initiate and lead continuous improvement projects focused on cost optimization, service level improvement, and planning accuracy.
• Collaborate with data, BI, and IT teams to enhance planning data infrastructure and decision-support tools.

Qualifications & Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree or higher in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of experience in supply planning or supply chain planning.
• At least 3 years of supervisory or team-lead experience.
• Proven experience working in FMCG environments.
• Strong expertise in inventory planning, replenishment strategies, and supply planning processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with a data-driven decision-making approach.
• Proficiency in SQL for data extraction, analysis, and reporting (required).
• Working knowledge of Python for data analysis, modeling, and process automation (required).
• Advanced Excel and ERP system proficiency.
• Experience with BI tools (Power BI or similar).
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in fast-paced operational environments.