Inventory & Distribution Planner

About the job

We are looking for a detail-oriented and analytical Inventory & Distribution Planner to manage end-to-end inventory planning and ensure optimal stock availability across warehouses and channels. This role plays a critical part in balancing demand, supply, and distribution efficiency to support business growth while minimizing stockouts and excess inventory. Responsibilities: • Plan and execute inventory replenishment across fulfilment centers aligned to channel demand (B2C, Quick Commerce, GT, MT) • Maintain ROP and safety stock models by SKU and warehouse; trigger POs and inter-warehouse transfers • Monitor daily inventory levels, track deviations from DOI, and proactively flag stock risks (stockouts/overstock) • Own distribution planning for new launches, campaigns, and seasonal spikes in collaboration with Marketing and Commercial teams • Coordinate with 3PL partners and warehouse teams for inbound, inter-node transfers, and GRN timelines • Track and improve key metrics: Fill Rate, O2S, S2D, Inventory Turns • Build dashboards and reports using Excel, BigQuery, EasyEcom; share actionable insights with stakeholders • Partner with Procurement on PO timelines, vendor lead times, and MOQ adherence • Manage aging and slow-moving inventory through liquidation or reallocation strategies.