Sr. Manager Demand & Supply Planning
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Job Description: Sr. Manager Demand & Supply Planning
WHAT WE DO AND WHO WE ARE
Join the dynamic team at Wholsum Foods and be part of an extraordinary movement to change the way the world eats. With our brands Slurrp Farm and Mille we create healthy delicious alternatives to junk food by bringing back the goodness of traditional millets like Ragi Jowar Bajra and Foxtail Millet.
Founded by Shauravi Malik and Meghana Narayan Wholsum Foods is built on purpose passion and growth. We are a fast-scaling Great Place to Workcertified organization that values Relationship First Dependability Passion and a Growth Mindset. We celebrate diversity and believe our people are our strongest differentiator.
WHAT WILL YOU DO AT WHOLSUM FOODS
We are looking for a strategic and detail-oriented Sr. Manager Demand & Supply Planning to lead end-to-end planning across channels and categories. Reporting to the Head of Operations this role will own forecasting accuracy supply planning inventory optimization and service levels while enabling seamless collaboration across Sales Finance Operations and Procurement.
This role is critical to ensuring high customer fill rates (COF >95%) optimal inventory levels (DOH targets) and minimal obsolescence while supporting Wholsum Foods rapid growth.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
1. Demand Planning & Forecasting
Own the monthly S&OP / IBP cycle ensuring alignment between demand supply and financial plans.
Develop accurate demand forecasts across channels SKUs and categories factoring in seasonality promotions launches and market trends.
Track and improve forecast accuracy and bias driving corrective actions with Sales and Marketing.
Enable demand sensing through historical data secondary sales inputs and market intelligence.
2. Supply & Inventory Planning
Convert demand plans into feasible supply production and replenishment plans across co-manufacturers and warehouses.
Ensure optimal inventory positioning to meet service level targets (COF) while maintaining DOH and ageing norms (>70% shelf life).
Proactively manage risks related to stock-outs excess inventory MOQs and capacity constraints.
Drive inventory health reviews and obsolescence reduction initiatives.
3. Cross-functional Collaboration
Partner closely with Sales Finance Operations NPD and Procurement to ensure one aligned plan.
Support new SKU launches with demand estimates ramp-up plans and supply readiness.
Coordinate with procurement and manufacturing teams to align material availability with production plans.
Work with warehousing and logistics partners to ensure smooth execution of supply plans.
4. Process Excellence & Governance
Build and institutionalize planning SOPs review cadences and escalation mechanisms.
Track and report key KPIs: Forecast Accuracy COF DOH Inventory Ageing and Service Levels.
Lead RCA and CAPA for planning deviations such as OOS excess inventory or demand shocks.
Support implementation or optimization of ERP / planning tools and dashboards.
5. People Leadership
Manage and mentor Demand Planners / Planning Analysts driving accountability and capability building.
Foster a data-driven collaborative and problem-solving culture within the planning team.
Lead cross-functional planning forums with clarity structure and decision ownership.
WHAT YOULL BRING
1012 years of experience in Demand Planning Supply Planning or Integrated Business Planning preferably in FMCG Food Manufacturing or D2C.
Strong understanding of S&OP / IBP forecasting methodologies and inventory planning.
Hands-on experience managing multi-SKU multi-channel portfolios.
Advanced proficiency in Excel / Google Sheets ERP systems (SAP Oracle NetSuite Zoho Tally) and planning tools.
Strong stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence Sales Finance and Operations.
High ownership mindset with comfort in ambiguity and fast-paced environments.
Excellent analytical problem-solving and communication skills.
NICE TO HAVE
Experience implementing or optimizing ERP or demand planning systems.
Exposure to co-manufacturing and multi-plant supply networks.
Understanding of CM1 drivers BOM structures and inventory cost levers.
Experience working closely with founders or senior leadership.
Certification in APICS (CPIM/CSCP) Lean Six Sigma or Supply Chain Analytics.
WHY JOIN US
Youll play a pivotal role in shaping how supply chains scale for a fast-growing purpose-led food brand. If you enjoy bringing structure to complexity making data-backed decisions and driving impact at scalethis is your opportunity.
Wholsum Foods is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce.
Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Forecasting
- Facilities Management
- SAP
- Supply Chain Experience
- Business Management
- Analysis Skills
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- SAP APO
- Production Planning
- Project Management
- Strategic Planning
- ERP Systems
About Company
Buy the best multigrain food in India for kids & little ones at Slurrp Farm - made by two mothers. We provide variety of healthy foods/snacks online made with ragi, jowar, oats, & millet at the best prices.
