Assistant Supply Planning Manager

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At Glanbia Performance Nutrition (GPN), our mission is to inspire people everywhere to achieve their performance and healthy lifestyle goals! We are a global leader in the performance nutrition industry and have a portfolio of nine brands including Optimum Nutrition (ON), BSN and Isopure.

Our products are sold in over 130 countries and our brands are in the top three performance nutrition brands in more than 20 countries.

Glanbia Performance Nutrition (GPN) is headquartered in Dublin, ROI, with operating facilities in Illinois, California, South Carolina, the UK, the Netherlands, India, Asia and Australia. GPN employs more than 1,800 people globally and has revenues of approximately $1.5B.

We are a values led organisation focused on driving sustainable business performance.

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Job Title: Asst. Manager - Supply Planning – South Asia (India and Rest of South Asia)

Reporting To: South Asia Planning Lead

Key Responsibilities

Supply Planning & Replenishment across Network

• Develop and execute production plans and schedules for own manufacturing plants and co-manufacturers in line with demand plans and capacity constraints.
• Drive replenishment planning to ensure uninterrupted supply of finished goods across the network.
• Create and maintain RM/PM (Raw & Packaging Material) plans, ensuring alignment with production requirements and procurement lead times.
• Monitor and improve production plan adherence and accuracy.

Inventory Management

• Own Finished Goods (FG) inventory cover, ensuring optimal balance between service levels and working capital.
• Proactively manage and minimize out-of-stock risks by identifying gaps and implementing corrective actions.
• Track inventory health metrics such as days of cover, slow/obsolete inventory, and excess stock.

S&OP & Performance Management

• Facilitate and support Supply Chain reviews as part of the S&OP cycle for own manufacturing units and co-manufacturers.
• Provide supply-side inputs, scenarios, and constraints during S&OP discussions.
• Ensure timely execution of agreed S&OP plans and highlight risks or deviations.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Work closely with Demand Planning to translate demand forecasts into executable supply plans.
• Partner with Production / Manufacturing teams to align plans with capacity, maintenance schedules, and operational realities.
• Coordinate with Customer Service / Logistics to support service level commitments and smooth dispatches.
• Collaborate with Procurement for timely availability of RM/PM and risk mitigation.
• Engage with Quality teams to ensure production and supply plans comply with quality standards and approvals.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
FG inventory cover and inventory turns
Out-of-stock and service level performance
Production plan adherence and schedule accuracy
Replenishment plan accuracy
S&OP action closure and execution quality

Skills & Competencies

• Strong understanding of supply planning, production planning, and inventory management
• Hands-on experience with S&OP processes
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving skills
• Ability to manage complexity across multiple manufacturing locations and co-manufacturers
• Strong stakeholder management and communication skills
• Understanding of SAP ERP and proficiency in Excel

Qualifications & Experience

3–7 years of experience in Supply Planning / Production Planning, preferably in FMCG, Pharma, or Manufacturing environments
Experience managing co-manufacturers is a strong advantage

Where and how you will work

The opportunity will be based in our Gurgaon office with hybrid working arrangements available through our Smart working model which allows you a greater choice in how you work and live, giving you a better work-life balance.

What we would like to offer you!

The opportunity to develop your career on a global stage, continuous learning through an on-demand learning platform, and a competitive compensation package.

At Glanbia, we celebrate diversity, because we know that our individual strengths make us stronger together. We welcome and encourage interest from a wide variety of candidates, and we will give your application consideration, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender perception or identity, national origin, age, marital status, or disability status. 

At Glanbia our culture will celebrate individuality, knowing that together we are more.