Demand and Supply Planner
Demand and Supply Planner
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Job Description
Demand and Supply Planner
About Kheyti
Kheyti is an agri-tech startup that helps smallholder farmers battle climate change. We design and deliver low-cost tech-enabled solutions to boost incomes and build resilience for farmers across India. We exist to increase incomes for farmers affected by climate. Our goal is to make climate-smart agriculture accessible at scale.
The Opportunity
We re looking for an execution focused supply chain professional to manage procurement operations vendor partnerships and field coordination including greenhouse installations across various geographies. This role will be primarily responsible for sourcing purchasing and inventory planning while also supporting other areas of supply chain management such as logistics coordination ensuring cost-effective and timely procurement in close collaboration with internal teams and external partners
Job Type: Full Time
Location: Hyderabad
Reporting to: Head - Supply Chain
Key Responsibilities
Lead end-to-end demand forecasting and inventory planning by leveraging data insights cross-functional inputs and continuous analysis to ensure optimal stock levels and minimize inventory risks
Drive supply planning and execution by converting demand forecasts into efficient risk-mitigated supply and production plans that optimize inventory resource utilization and working capital.
Lead procurement and vendor management by executing cost-effective sourcing strategies building a reliable vendor ecosystem and ensuring timely high-quality material availability to support scale
Oversee end-to-end installation logistics and warehousing operations to ensure timely dispatches smooth execution across states and accurate inventory coordination
Drive end-to-end quality control across the supply chain by monitoring performance ensuring consistency and implementing timely corrective actions from procurement to post-installation.
Lead the S&OP process by aligning cross-functional teams ensuring clear communication of plans and risks and fostering strong partnerships for seamless execution.
Drive data-backed reporting and analysis to monitor supply chain KPIs identify improvement opportunities and implement best-in-class process enhancements
Ideal Candidate
You re a a hands-on operator with a builder mindset energized by scaling systems in high-growth cross-functional environments. You thrive on taking ownership - from negotiating with vendors to unblocking bottlenecks in the field - and bring a sharp eye for both detail and delivery. You build strong vendor partnerships manage costs without compromising on quality and ensure smooth coordination across teams and geographies. While deeply rooted in execution you think ahead and create scalable processes. Above all you are driven by the opportunity to create meaningful lasting impact for smallholder farmers.
Must-Haves
5 years in supply chain roles covering procurement vendor ops sourcing demand/supply planning and field execution.
Proven experience managing end-to-end supply chain operations across distributed geographies.
Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Operations Logistics Business Statistics or a related field.
Prior experience leading teams of 10 15 members directly or indirectly.
Nice-to-Haves
Experience in agri-based or rural operations especially in emerging markets.
Exposure to startup or fast-scaling organizations in builder/process setup roles.
Experience with statistical forecasting techniques or demand planning software.
A Master s degree in a relevant discipline
Not a fit if
You have siloed experience (e.g. only procurement or only warehousing) without cross-functional exposure.
You lack on-ground experience or direct involvement in operational execution
Hiring Process
Resume shortlist
Round 1 interview
Round 2 interview
Field Visit Case study Final interview
supply chain management
Employment Type
Full Time
