Supply Chain Operations Analyst

Overview

Supply Chain Operations Analyst role focused on order fulfillment planning, managing inventory, replenishment and supplier relationships to ensure timely and accurate delivery of customer orders.

What you'll do

• Monitor and manage stock levels to ensure product availability, minimizing stockouts while avoiding overstock situations.
• Develop and execute replenishment strategies based on sales trends, forecasts, and inventory performance.
• Collaborate with suppliers to manage order cycles, lead times, and delivery schedules, and foster strong relationships to ensure smooth operations.
• Place purchase orders in line with demand forecasts and inventory levels, ensuring timely deliveries.
• Analyze sales data, stock levels, and supplier performance to make informed decisions on replenishment strategies.
• Work closely with the demand planning team to review and adjust forecasts based on market trends and seasonality.
• Ensure purchasing processes align with budget targets, optimizing costs without compromising on product quality or availability.
• Address and resolve supply chain disruptions, delays, or inventory discrepancies in a timely and efficient manner.
• Collaborate with logistics, warehouse, and sales teams to support fulfillment operations.
• Plan the inventory or capacity used to fulfill customer orders and determine transportation or delivery of the product through the supply chain.

What you'll need

• 3-4 years of experience in purchasing, replenishment buying, or supply chain management.
• Any graduation.
• Proficiency in data analysis, inventory management systems, and reporting tools.
• Experience working directly with suppliers to negotiate terms, resolve issues, and manage relationships.
• Familiarity with inventory management software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Excel) and advanced Excel skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills to collaborate with internal teams and external partners.
• Ability to quickly identify issues and implement effective solutions.

Nice to have

• A Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Logistics, or a related field.

Details

• Location: Mumbai.
• May require working in rotational shifts.
• Individual contributor role as part of a team, with moderate-level instruction on daily tasks.