forecasting stock to ensure availability on base of yearly trade plan.
Negotiates cost reductions, identifies primary and alternate sources for each item needed and encourages suppliers to remain competitive to achieve best value (quality, lead time and service).
Handling end to end planning process with volume forecast, estimated delivery, incoterms and documentation.
Managing entire logistics operations through air/sea/land freight by taking better quotes from forwarder and monitor operations till shipment reaches the destination.
Ensuring timely forwarder nomination & equipment availability at origin.
Responsible for inventory management to ensure stock availability and adequate stock cover in warehouse
Required Skills logistics, Supply Chain, Forecasting, Demand Planning, Inventory Control
Job Requirements 3-7 Years in Logistics/Supply Chain/Supply Chain Consulting (Blue Yonder, Danza etc) OR 3-5 Years in Management Consulting with client experience in Retail, Supply Chain or Optimization (AT Kearney, Accenture, Deloitte)
Qualification MBA (Preferably from IIMs or XLRI/ISB/SP Jain India)