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Login for Nykaa employees Back to home Senior Supply Chain Planner - Nykaa Fashion - Mumbai Posted on 3 May 2026 Ecommerce Supply Chain Planner Senior Manager Role Objective Lead end-to-end inventory and demand planning strategy for ecommerce business to drive availability, cost efficiency, and working capital optimization while supporting growth and new category expansion. Key Responsibilities 1. Demand Planning & Forecasting Strategy Own forecasting models incorporating seasonality, promotions, growth projections, and campaign impact Partner with Category & Finance teams for annual and quarterly planning (AOP alignment) Drive forecast accuracy improvements and reduce variance 2. Inventory Optimization Define inventory norms (WOC, safety stock, reorder points) Balance service levels vs working capital targets Drive reduction in ageing, liquidation strategy, and excess stock management 3. Vendor & Supply Management Lead vendor performance reviews (OTIF, lead times, fill rate) Develop replenishment strategies (JIT, safety stock models, forward buying) Negotiate supply timelines and buffer planning for peak periods 4. Campaign & Launch Planning Lead inventory planning for major sales events, launches, and seasonal spikes Ensure capacity alignment across warehousing and last-mile operations 5. Data & Automation Build advanced dashboards and predictive planning frameworks Drive system improvements in planning tools / ERP Introduce automation in replenishment and exception management 6. Team Leadership Manage and mentor planning team Set KPIs and performance benchmarks Create cross-functional alignment across Category, Ops, Finance 7. Business Impact Ownership Improve fill rate, reduce stock-outs, improve inventory turns Optimize working capital and improve GMROI Provide leadership visibility through structured planning reviews Ideal Candidate Profile 10+ years in ecommerce/retail supply chain planning Strong understanding of forecasting models & inventory control techniques Experience handling large SKU base & multi-warehouse operations Strong stakeholder management and leadership capability Advanced Excel + planning tools (SAP/Oracle/Anaplan etc. preferred) Nykaa Fashion Mumbai 10.0 Exp. In Office Apply for this job
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