About the role
Job DescriptionAM – Demand & Inventory PlanningLocation: AhmedabadDepartment: Supply Chain
About SmyttenSmytten is India's largest product discovery and trial platform, helping consumers discover and experience premium brands across beauty, personal care, wellness, food, home, and lifestyle categories. With a strong omnichannel presence and a rapidly expanding portfolio, Smytten partners with leading brands to create delightful consumer experiences.
Role OverviewWe are looking for a Lead – Demand & Inventory Planning to drive forecasting accuracy, inventory optimization, and supply continuity across categories. This role will play a critical part in ensuring the right products are available at the right time while maintaining optimal inventory levels and minimizing stock-outs and excess inventory.The ideal candidate should have a strong background in demand planning, inventory management, and supply chain analytics, preferably within FMCG, e-commerce, retail, or consumer businesses.
Key ResponsibilitiesDemand Planning & Forecasting
- Develop and manage short-term and long-term demand forecasts across categories and channels.
- Analyze historical sales trends, seasonality, promotional plans, and market dynamics to improve forecast accuracy.
- Collaborate with Category, Marketing, Sales, and Finance teams to align demand assumptions and business plans.
- Monitor forecast performance and continuously refine forecasting methodologies.
Inventory Planning & Optimization
- Ensure optimal inventory levels across warehouses while balancing service levels and working capital.
- Drive inventory health by minimizing stock-outs, overstock situations, and slow-moving inventory.
- Define and monitor safety stock norms, reorder points, and inventory policies.
- Lead inventory aging analysis and recommend liquidation or corrective actions for excess inventory.
- Coordinate with Procurement, Vendor Management, and Operations teams to ensure timely replenishment.
- Track supplier performance and proactively mitigate supply risks.
- Work closely with warehouse and fulfillment teams to ensure smooth execution and availability.
- Support new product launches with appropriate inventory planning and readiness.
- Build dashboards and reporting mechanisms to track key supply chain metrics.
- Identify process gaps and implement initiatives to improve planning efficiency.
- Drive automation and data-based decision-making within the planning function.
- Present inventory insights and recommendations to leadership teams.
- Partner with Finance for inventory valuation and working capital planning.
- Work with Category and Marketing teams on campaign demand projections.
- Collaborate with Operations to maintain high fill rates and customer service levels.
Key Metrics
- Forecast Accuracy
- Inventory Turns
- Fill Rate / Service Level
- Stock-out Percentage
- Inventory Aging
- Working Capital Efficiency
- Slow-Moving and Excess Inventory Reduction
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Statistics, or a related field.
- MBA/PGDM from a reputed institute is preferred.
- 3 - 5 years of experience only in Demand Planning, Inventory Planning, Supply Chain, or S&OP functions.
- Prior experience in FMCG, Retail, D2C, E-commerce, or Consumer Goods industries is preferred.
Skills Required
- Strong understanding of demand forecasting and inventory planning principles.
- Proficiency in Excel and data analysis tools.
- Experience working with ERP systems and planning tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple stakeholders and work cross-functionally.
- Excellent communication and presentation skills.
- High ownership, execution focus, and attention to detail.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
Why Join Smytten?At Smytten, you'll have the opportunity to shape supply chain excellence for one of India's fastest-growing consumer platforms. You'll work closely with leadership teams, drive high-impact initiatives, and contribute directly to delivering exceptional customer experiences.