We're a leading recruitment company in Sri Lanka looking for a Inventory Planning Manager – Material Management for a leading Automobile company based in Katunayake.

Are you an experienced inventory planning professional with a passion for optimizing supply chains and ensuring seamless product availability? We are looking for a dynamic Inventory Planning Manager to lead inventory planning and replenishment operations within a fast-paced automotive environment.

This is an exciting opportunity for a results-driven leader to drive inventory optimization, improve operational efficiency, and lead a high-performing team while working closely with cross-functional stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead inventory replenishment and demand planning activities across warehouses and workshops using forecasting tools and ERP systems.
Optimize inventory levels by analyzing stock availability, supplier lead times, in-transit inventory, and replenishment cycles.
Review, justify, and manage local purchasing requirements to ensure uninterrupted operations.
Ensure timely availability of spare parts to support after-sales operations and new product launches.
Drive branch inventory reduction initiatives while maintaining agreed service levels.
Collaborate with Sales, Procurement, Warehousing, and Suppliers to align inventory plans with demand forecasts.
Conduct regular inventory reviews and recommend improvements to enhance operational efficiency.
Develop accurate KPI dashboards and management reports to support business decision-making.
Lead, coach, and develop the inventory planning team to achieve operational and business objectives.

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Management, or a related discipline.
A professional qualification in Supply Chain or Inventory Management will be an added advantage.
5–7 years of experience in inventory planning, demand planning, or supply chain operations.
Experience in automotive spare parts inventory management will be highly desirable.
Proven experience in team leadership and people management.

Inventory Planning Manager – Material M...