Samsonite

Global luggage brand selling lightweight bags

Senior Officer - Planning

Inventory Management +1Posted on Nov 12

Full-timeMumbai, Maharashtra, IndiaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

Postgraduate degree or MBA in Supply Chain, Operations, Logistics, or Import Export.
Three to seven years of experience in inbound planning and supply chain management.
Experience handling multiple brands and products.
Ability to multitask and coordinate effectively.
Strong negotiation skills.
Frequent use of Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint; proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
Knowledge of ERP systems.
Good spoken and written English.

Responsibilities

Finalize monthly sales and inventory forecasts with the sales and marketing team.
Monitor and analyze current and past sales trends to produce accurate forecasts.
Coordinate and follow up with the factory, local suppliers, and import teams to generate timely purchase orders and demand requests.
Work with Sales, Marketing, Import-Export, Quality Assurance, suppliers, and the logistics team; negotiate supplier lead times, volume discounts, and FOB terms for India-specific products.
Coordinate with sales vertical teams to understand product performance.
Maintain inventory health at the mother warehouse and regional distribution centers.
Optimize systems with the IT team and assist in setting processes to simplify the system.
Maintain updated management information systems and create management information system and department reports as requested by management.
Make supplier or factory visits when required.

Forecasting

Finalize monthly Sale & inventory forecast along with the sales & marketing team.

Monitor & analyze current & past sales trend for accurate forecast plan.

Demand Generation

Coordinate with & follow up with Factory, local suppliers & import.

Generate timely PO’s & Demand request.

Internal & External Coordination

Coordination with key stakeholders -Work closely with Sales, Marketing unit, Import-Export, QA, Suppliers and Logistic team.

Negotiations with suppliers for Lead time, Volume discounts, FOB’s for India specific products.

Coordinate with the various sales vertical teams to understand the product performance.

Inventory Management

Responsible for health of inventory at Mother warehouse as well as at RDC’s.

System & Process

Optimization of systems with the help of IT team.

Assist in setting processes to simplify the system.

Maintaining updated MIS.

Create MIS & department reports as per management request.

Postgraduate / MBA - Supply Chain /Operations / Logistics / Import Export.

Experience Requirements

3 -7 years of experience in Inbound planning and supply chain management.

Handled multiple brands and products.

Ability to multitask & strong in coordination.

Strong negotiation skills.

Mobility/Travel

Less Travel, If require Supplier Visit/Factory Visit.

Computer Skills

Frequent user of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point)

Proficient with MS – Excel.

Knowledge of ERP systems.

Language

Good spoken and written English

Compensation Currency: Indian Rupee

About the Company

Samsonite

Global luggage brand selling lightweight bags

Samsonite is a global luggage brand that designs and sells a wide range of travel and personal accessories. Its products include suitcases, business bags, kids’ backpacks, casual bags, and related gear, all built to be lightweight, durable, and functional for travelers. The company emphasizes materials, construction, and design features such as strong shells, smooth wheels, secure zippers, and organized compartments to protect belongings and ease travel. Samsonite differentiates itself through extensive research and development, a history of industry firsts, and a strong global distribution network that includes direct sales, retail partners, and online channels. Its goal is to provide reliable, high-quality travel solutions that meet the needs of frequent travelers, business professionals, and families, maintaining leadership in the travel luggage market by continuing to innovate and improve user experience.

Company size: Not listed
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Luxembourg
Founded: 1910

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