Asst Supply Planner

Unilever — Mumbai HO

Assistant Supply Planning Manager Role Purpose The Assistant Supply Planning Manager is responsible for optimizing the balance between service, inventory, and cost while effectively managing demand and supply volatility. As the Supply Chain lead for the category, this role serves as the primary interface between Supply Chain, Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Logistics teams to ensure superior customer service and business performance. The role leads Central Supply Planning, Network Planning, and Customer Service teams, driving operational excellence, process efficiency, and disruption management across the end-to-end supply chain. It also plays a pivotal role in implementing digital and AI-enabled planning capabilities, while developing agile, resilient, and cost-efficient supply chain strategies. Key Responsibilities Supply Planning & Network Optimization Develop and execute production and replenishment plans based on forecasted demand and business priorities. Ensure optimal inventory deployment across factories, distribution centers, and depots while maintaining target service levels. Drive event and promotional planning, ensuring timely pre-build and flawless execution. Review and balance supply-demand scenarios to proactively mitigate risks and constraints. Lead network planning initiatives to enhance agility, responsiveness, and efficiency. Cross-Functional Collaboration Partner closely with Category, Marketing, Customer Marketing, and Sales teams to align supply chain priorities with business objectives. Work with Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, and Distribution Planning teams to ensure uninterrupted product availability. Collaborate with Demand Planning and Planning Excellence teams to improve forecast accuracy and planning effectiveness. Act as the single point of contact for all supply chain matters related to the assigned category. Digital Transformation & Continuous Improvement Leverage advanced planning systems, analytics, and AI-

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