Executive, Inventory Flow Management

About the Company

Responsibilities

• ● Develop and execute short-term demand forecasts by analysing key market inputs, including active promotions, competitive dynamics, seasonality, and emerging trends.
• ● Manage inventory replenishment by placing timely purchase orders (PO) and stock transfer (STO) requests, ensuring fulfillment centres are consistently stocked to maintain high customer availability.
• ● Drive continuous improvement in forecast accuracy and procurement discipline by leveraging data analytics and advanced Excel modelling.
• ● Monitor site-specific inventory health to proactively identify and mitigate financial and operational risks associated with overstocks, aged or expired inventory, and product freshness.
• ● Optimize the balance between core metrics , specifically Days of Supply (DOS) and In-Stock Rates (ISR), to maximize product availability while minimizing holding costs.
• ● Oversee end-to-end order fulfillment tracking across internal warehouses, local suppliers, and marketplace sellers to ensure supply chain reliability.
• ● Integrate operational variables -such as supplier lead times, delivery schedules, and holiday closures-directly into the planning and procurement workflow to prevent supply disruptions.

Requirements

• ● 1-3 years of experience in Supply and Demand Planning, Inventory Management, or Retail Operations.
• ● Industry background in grocery retail or the Fast-Moving Consumer Goods (FMCG) sector is preferred.
• ● Good understanding of grocery retail dynamics and fast-paced operational workflows.
• ● Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets for daily data manipulation, forecasting, and operational modelling.
• ● Hands-on experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP) and Forecasting & Replenishment (FNR) platforms (e.g., SAP FNR, RELEX, Blue Yonder, or similar) is a PLUS.
• ● Strong ability to analyse and interpret data, with a deep understanding of forecasting methodologies and core inventory metrics (e.g., In-Stock, OTIF, Days on Hand).
• ● Cross-functional collaborator who thrives in a dynamic environment and works seamlessly across teams.
• ● Excellent communication skills, with a proven ability to engage and manage relationships effectively with both upstream and downstream partners.