Job Description

Regional Supply Chain Planner – F & V

Job highlights
Strong knowledge of fresh produce market and excellent negotiation skills

Ensure efficient flow of F&V through demand forecasting, supplier coordination, and logistics planning
Job match score

Early Applicant

Key Skills

Location

Work Experience

5 – 8 Years

1 Vacancy

₹ 10-15 Lacs P.A

Mumbai (All Areas)(Wadala)
Must have key skills
Demand Planning & Forecasting,Data Analysis & Reporting,Logistics & Distribution
Other key skills
Supplier Coordination,Inventory Planning,Store Replenishment & Inventory Management
Job description
What you’ll do
Job Summary:

The Supply Chain Planner is responsible for ensuring the efficient and timely flow of F&V from suppliers to stores. This role involves

demand forecasting, inventory optimization, supplier coordination, and logistics planning to maintain product freshness, minimize

waste, and meet customer demand across the retail store network.

Job Responsibilities:

This position is required to achieve the desired level of performance in the following Key Result areas:

1. Demand Planning & Forecasting

• Develop accurate demand forecasts using historical data, seasonality, and promotional inputs.

• Collaborate with Category teams to align forecasts with business goals.

• Leverage analytical tools and AI/ML models to improve forecast precision.

2. Supplier Coordination

• Align supply plans with vendor capabilities and lead times.

• Coordinate with growers, aggregators, and suppliers for timely procurement.

• Monitor supplier performance (Fill Rates) and escalate risks proactively.

3. Logistics & Distribution

• Supply Chain Network Design: Plan and optimize transportation routes and delivery schedules.

• Monitor CC Cost, Utilization and volume plans

4. Store Replenishment & Inventory Management

• Create store-level replenishment plans based on sales velocity and capacity.

• Maintain optimal inventory levels across stores to improve intraday availability and reduce dump.

• Use centralized indenting systems to streamline order placement.

• Monitor planogram compliance and space utilization.

5. Data Analysis & Reporting

• Analyze P&L statements regularly to track performance against budget and forecast.

• Track KPIs such as Availability, fill rate, dump, and forecast accuracy.

• Generate reports and dashboards to support decision-making.

6. Cross-functional Collaboration

• Work with category, QA, finance, and IT teams to align supply chain strategies.

• Assist in new product and CC launches with agile planning.

• Collaborate with Sourcing and sales team for business growth and development.

• Assist in IT system projects development for the future state

Required Skills &

Competencies

• Strong knowledge of the fresh produce market, including trends, seasonality, and supplier networks.

• Excellent negotiation and relationship management skills.

• Analytical skills to interpret sales data, market trends, and consumer preferences.

• Ability to work cross-functionally with teams in IT, marketing, procurement, sales, and logistics.

• Attention to detail, especially in quality control and inventory management.

Industry type
Retail
Department
Procurement & Supply Chain
Role
Procurement & Supply Chain – Other
Role category
Procurement & Supply Chain – Other
Employment type
Full Time, Permanent
Education
, MBA/PGDM

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About company
STAR Bazaar, a TATA & TESCO ENTERPRISE, is a multi-format hypermarket chain present in Mumbai, Pune, Kolhapur, Aurangabad and Bengaluru. We are also present in express format known as Star Daily in Pune. Each of our 11 hypermarket stores are spread over a large area ( 40000 80000 sq. ft.) and offer the entire spectrum of product categories, ranging from fresh food, grocery, apparel, general merchandise and consumer durables. We provide a range of more than 30,000 items at great prices, showcased in a modern shopping environment and backed by the strong values of the Tata Group. We also offer a wide range of services and facilities to our customers such as express counters, free wheat grinding, live bakery, free home delivery within a specified radius and for a minimum value, modern shopping environment, serviced by friendly staff and shopper friendly return policies, trial rooms and alteration facilities. Star Bazaar is a unit of Trent Hypermarket Ltd which is part of the Trent Limited, a Tata Group Company in retailing, is a Rs. 1,845 Crore enterprise with 100 stores in 38 cities across the formats like Westside, Star Bazaar and Landmark. We look forward to having you over at our stores to experience first-hand our promise and commitment to be the best for our customers at all times.

Headquarters
Trent House, G Block Plot No. C 60, BKC, Mumbai City Maharashtra, MUMBAI, Maharashtra, India