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Distribution Planning Team Lead

Job Summary

The CG DRP Team Lead leads a team of planners responsible for ensuring products are available at the right place and time while balancing cost and service objectives. This role drives execution of DRP strategies, optimizes inventory deployment, and supports data-driven decisions that improve service, inventory, and transportation performance.
 
Key Responsibilities
 
• Lead, coach, and develop a team of DRP planners.
• Ensure service delivery aligned with SLAs.
• Execute deployment strategies to support OTIF performance.
• Balance inventory, transportation, and service requirements.
• Manage and reduce transshipment and expedite spend.
• Drive accurate inventory deployment through exception-based planning.
• Support optimal network deployment strategies.
• Escalate and resolve supply chain constraints with key stakeholders.
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement continuous improvements.
• Leverage technology and analytics to optimize planning outcomes.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Logistics, Demand Planning, and Customer Operations teams.
• Drive process standardization and operational excellence.
 
Experience
• 5+ years of experience in Supply Chain Planning, Distribution Planning, Inventory Management, Logistics, or related fields.
• Experience leading or mentoring teams.
• Experience in complex supply chain networks.
• Strong background in inventory deployment, service optimization, and cost management.
 
Knowledge & Skills
 
Technical
• Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP)
• Inventory Management
• Supply Chain Planning
• Exception-Based Planning
• Root Cause Analysis
• Continuous Improvement
• Lean Methodologies
• Data Analytics
 
Leadership
• Team Leadership
• Coaching and Development
• Stakeholder Management
• Strategic Thinking
• Problem Solving
• Decision Making
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Communication Skills

Job Description - Grade Specific

Key responsibilities encompass: Technical Excellence: Transportation Management Systems TMS,Warehouse Management Systems WMS, Order Management Systems OMS, and Route Optimization Software oversees the entire order fulfillment and logistics process, ensuring efficient and timely delivery of products. This role involves strategic planning, coordinating with suppliers and customers, managing inventory levels, and leading a team to optimize logistics operations and enhance customer satisfaction
Ref. code:  506088
Posted on:  27 Jul 2026
Experience Level:  Experienced Professionals
Contract Type:  Permanent
Location: 

Aguascalientes, MX

Brand:  Capgemini
Professional Community:  Supply Chain

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