Head of Planning

23 hours ago

Mumbai, Maharashtra, India LEAD Group Full time ₹ 12,00,000 - ₹ 36,00,000 per year

ABOUT THE ROLE

Our Vision is to provide a great Customer Experience through On Time In Full deliveries to >98% of our
customers. We deliver this while being cost efficient through optimal supply-network, system automations
and through excellent vendor partnerships. We play a central role in delivering on our aspiration to reach 12
million students.

**ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Demand Planning:**

● Lead the monthly S&OP process with leadership across departments

● Build and refine demand forecasts using historical trends, market drivers, and sales/marketing inputs

● Support annual and monthly business planning processes through volume and value forecasting

● Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Finance teams to create accurate and consensus-driven

forecasts

● Report KPIs and forecast accuracy metrics to senior leadership

Supply Planning:

● Design and implement inventory strategies for both existing and new SKUs

● Decide on the optimum procurement lot size basis cost and working capital considerations

● Ensure timely and cost-efficient product distribution to distributors and schools

● Build and optimize LEAD's distribution network to reduce turnaround time and logistics cost

● Manage product phase-outs and inventory aging

EXPERIENCE

● Bachelor's/Master's degree from a premier institute

● Minimum 3 years of experience in Planning

● Minimum of 2 years in a managerial role

● Prior experience in FMCG, E-commerce, or large-scale supply chain operations is preferred

● Strong preference for candidates with experience in demand forecasting, analytics, and supply chain

strategy

COMPETENCIES REQUIRED

Functional:

● Deep understanding of S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) process

● Expertise in demand forecasting models and statistical analysis

● Experience in inventory management, supply planning, and logistics network design

● Proficient in analytics tools and SCM technologies

● Exposure to warehouse, distribution, and route optimization models

Behavioral:

● Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills

● Problem-solving ability with attention to detail

● Entrepreneurial spirit and adaptability

● Collaborative mindset and ability to influence across functions

● Deep ownership and ability to work under pressure

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU:

● Work in a fast paced, high growth environment

● Hypothesise and experiment with processes you seem fit for the function and the organisation

● Work closely with founders and top leadership

● Competitive compensation

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