Assistant Manager - Inventory Planner

About Group Bayport Group Bayport is a rapidly growing global e-Commerce B2B2C, B2B and B2C organization that has re-defined the business of delivering high-quality custom products through a unique blend of cutting-edge digital technologies, robust manufacturing capabilities and global supply chain. An industry leader in print technology, Group Bayport operates in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UK, and India through its family of brands – BannerBuzz, Covers & All, Vivyx Printing, Circle One, Giant Media, and Neon Earth. From full suites of trade show and small business marketing solutions to sophisticated outdoor living covers, signages and shades to eclectic personal accents and home decor, we help our customers, clients, and partners to make a personalised statement through customization. While our advanced technology and customer focus are certainly our salient attributes, our true strength comes from our team of 1450+ people. We are seeking exceptional talent across the board to join us in our exciting growth journey. For more about Group Bayport, please visit https://groupbayport.com/about-us/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/groupbayport/mycompany/ About the Role We are looking for a proactive and analytical Assistant Manager – Material Planning to manage end-to-end material planning for key business accounts. The role is responsible for ensuring timely availability of raw materials, optimizing inventory levels, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and supporting uninterrupted production while maintaining cost efficiency. Designation: Asst Manager- Material Planning Location – Gandhinagar Key Responsibilities Own material planning for assigned strategic customer accounts. Develop material requirement plans based on customer forecasts, sales orders, and production schedules. Ensure timely procurement and availability of raw materials, textiles, printing media, hardware, inks, packaging materials, and other production inputs. Coordinate closely with Sales, Production Planning, Procurement, Warehouse, and Operations teams to ensure seamless execution. Monitor inventory levels and maintain optimum stock to minimize shortages and excess inventory. Analyze demand trends and recommend stocking strategies for fast-moving and critical materials. Track supplier lead times and proactively mitigate supply risks. Identify material shortages and develop contingency plans to avoid production delays. Review material consumption, inventory ageing, and slow/non-moving inventory. Drive inventory optimization initiatives while maintaining desired service levels. Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly planning reports and KPIs. Participate in S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) meetings and support demand planning activities. Continuously improve planning processes through data analysis and system enhancements. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) Material availability for production (%) …