Inventory Planning

About MSISERVICES PVT LTD"MSI Services in India is a subsidiary (Captive Center for IT/ITES) of MSI USA. MSI is a USD MNC with 4000+employees in the USA. MSI Services India offers IT & ITES services to MSI USA and has its India office in Vasanth Nagar, Bangalore, India with 800+ employees". We plan to grow further and offer best in class Employee Benefits. For more details visit our website –http://www.msiservices.in/If you enjoy working in an entrepreneurial results-oriented environment where respect, teamwork and innovation are the value drivers then MSI is the right place for you. MSI values Customer First, Continuous Learning, Collaboration, Caring and giving back to Community. Having grown over multiple times in size in the last twenty years, MSI is seeking individuals looking for a long-term career and upward mobility.MS International Inc. is an infrastructure technology and supply-chain leader, providing nationwide distribution of flooring, countertop, wall tile, and hardscaping materials through a digitally optimized logistics network.MSI Services Pvt. Ltd. is currently hiring suitable candidates for the role - "Inventory Planning & Replenishment Analyst – Analysis Team" within our business operations in Bangalore, India. There are several openings in the Sales, Purchase, Imports and Accounting Departments.This role offers a structured career path with opportunities to progress into senior positions, leadership roles, or cross-functional projects we are equal opportunity employer with growth based on meritocracy.Job summary: The team is responsible for developing accurate demand plans using shipment history, market trends, and POS data, while coordinating with sales and operations to forecast at the SKU level. They manage inventory by identifying shortages, executing transfers, and ensuring timely order placement. The team conducts in-depth analysis of purchasing, sales, and inventory functions, solves operational issues, and maintains clear communication with business units through regular meetings and reporting.Roles& Responsibilities:1. Use current and historical shipment information, market trends and POS data to develop demand plans and execute inventory buys.2. With internal sales and operations team to develop specific forecasts down to the SKU-level, and anticipate changes which can impact planning.3. Identify stock shortages and initiate transfers between warehouses to maintain the minimum required inventory levels for the item.4. Solve problems as they arise, conductad-hoc analysis as needed, and provide recommendations for current operational procedures.5. Understand business dynamics and deliver periodical, in-depth analysis of Purchase, Sales and Inventory management functions under various parameters.6. Create and input project inventory into the system, and coordinate with the product team to ensure timely order placement and follow-up Perform additional duties as required and or requested.7. Communicates with the Business units on a regular basis and conduct meetings and provides accurate analysis.Desired Candidate Profile:1. Analyst team in MSI is driven by a purpose to solve the Business problems to help the Organization to reach new heights2. Bachelor's degree in operations, Supply Chain, Logistics, Finance or a related field 3.2-3 years of experience in forecasting/planning analyst role3. Excellent verbal and written communication skills4. A clear understanding of measurements which could include sales, Inventory weeks on hand, weeks of supply, etc. and how to positively impact these metrics5. Excellent and timely cross functional communications across teams6. Flexible and adaptive to changing priorities7. Excellent in Microsoft excel8. Strong in analytical and problem-solving skills9. Knowledge of Business, Process and Pro-activeness10. Knowledge of Business, Process and Pro-activeness11. Flexible to Work from Office12. Open to short term overseas business travel13. Candidates with a valid Us visa is a plus