Head of Planning

About LEAD:

Our mission is to empower India by making an excellent education affordable and accessible to every child.

By 2030, LEAD Group will provide propulsive learning to 12 million students across 25,000 schools in India.

About the Role:

Our Vision is to provide a great Customer Experience through On Time In Full deliveries to >98% of our customers. We deliver this while being cost efficient through optimal supply-network, system automations and through excellent vendor partnerships. We play a central role in delivering on our aspiration to reach 12 million students.

Roles & Responsibilities:

Demand Planning:

• Lead the monthly S&OP process with leadership across departments.
• Build and refine demand forecasts using historical trends, market drivers, and sales/marketing inputs.
• Support annual and monthly business planning processes through volume and value forecasting.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, and Finance teams to create accurate and consensus-driven forecasts.
• Report KPIs and forecast accuracy metrics to senior leadership.

Supply Planning:

• Design and implement inventory strategies for both existing and new SKUs.
• Ensure timely and cost-efficient product distribution to distributors and schools.
• Build and optimize LEAD’s distribution network to reduce turnaround time and logistics cost.
• Manage product phase-outs and inventory aging.

Experience:

• Bachelor’s/ Master’s degree from a premier institute.
• 7-8 years of experience in Supply Chain or Planning functions.
• Minimum of 2 years in a managerial role.
• Prior experience in FMCG, E-commerce, or large-scale supply chain operations is preferred.
• Strong preference for candidates with experience in demand forecasting, analytics, and supply chain strategy.

Competencies Required:

Functional:

• Deep understanding of S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) process.
• Expertise in demand forecasting models and statistical analysis.
• Experience in inventory management, supply planning, and logistics network design.
• Proficient in analytics tools and SCM technologies.
• Exposure to warehouse, distribution, and route optimization models.

Role Based:

• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Problem-solving ability with attention to detail.
• Entrepreneurial spirit and adaptability.
• Collaborative mindset and ability to influence across functions.
• Deep ownership and ability to work under pressure.

Location:

Mumbai (Goregaon East)