Downstream Replenishment Planning General Manager

Downstream Replenishment Planning General Manager

(FMCG Distribution)

A strategic supply chain leader with strong expertise in downstream replenishment planning, inventory optimization, and distribution execution within FMCG environments. Responsible for leading end-to-end replenishment processes across distribution centers and branch networks to ensure product availability, optimal inventory health, and efficient supply flow from factory to market.

Competencies:

• Strong expertise in Downstream Replenishment Planning, demand forecasting, inventory management, and supply planning within FMCG distribution environments.
• Proven capability in optimizing inventory to ensure high product availability while minimizing Out-of-Stock (OOS), overstock, and deadstock.
• Solid experience in managing supply allocation and distribution execution from factory to distribution centers and branches.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a data-driven approach in fast-paced business environments.
• Excellent leadership and cross-functional collaboration skills in driving operational excellence across Supply Chain, Commercial, Logistics, and Warehouse functions.

Qualifications :

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Logistics, Operations Management, Business Administration, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 10–12 years of experience in Supply Chain, Demand Planning, Replenishment Planning, Inventory Management, or Distribution Planning.
• Minimum 5 years in senior managerial or leadership roles, preferably in FMCG, consumer goods, retail distribution, or other high-volume supply chain industries.
• Proven experience in managing complex supply networks across multiple distribution centers and branch operations.
• Strong track record in improving service levels, inventory health, and supply chain efficiency.
• Strong proficiency in ERP/SAP, replenishment systems, and supply chain planning tools
• Advanced capability in data analytics and reporting tools such as Excel, Power BI, or similar platforms
• Hands-on experience in managing forecast-to-replenishment cycle, from demand planning, PO creation, stock transfer planning, to final delivery execution.