54516P-Supply Chain Specialist Staff

Position : Supply Planner 

Location: Bangalore

Experience: 10+ years

Job description

In this role, We are looking for a proactive and analytical Supply & Inventory Planner with a strong foundation in data analysis and exposure to AI/ML. This hybrid role ensures supply continuity, optimal inventory levels, and improved forecast accuracy through a mix of traditional planning and next-gen analytics. The ideal candidate brings a blend of operational planning expertise, a data-savvy mindset, and a passion for using emerging technologies to transform supply chain performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Supply Planning:

• Create and maintain short- and long-term supply plans based on demand forecasts, capacity, and lead time constraints.
• Ensure product availability by managing supply across multiple nodes (e.g., suppliers, factories, distribution centers).
• Collaborate cross-functionally with Demand Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, and commercial teams.
• Monitor supplier performance and track on-time delivery, lead times, and shortages to inform planning decisions.
• Use scenario modeling and simulations to assess plan sensitivity and enable rapid decision-making.
• Participate in S&OP and IBP processes, contributing insights and aligning operational plans with business strategy.

Inventory Planning:

• Optimize inventory levels, Safety Stock targets and mix across the network to meet service targets while minimizing excess and obsolescence.
• Perform inventory health reviews, flag aging or slow-moving stock, and collaborate with stakeholders to reduce working capital.
• Lead E&O forecasting and contribute to proactive mitigation plans.
• Partner with finance, operations, and commercial teams to align inventory with business goals and budget constraints.
• Build inventory projection models to assess future inventory trends based on current supply/demand dynamics.

Analytics & AI/ML Enablement:

• Use tools such as Excel, SQL, Python, Power BI, Tableau for reporting, diagnostics, and automation.
• Leverage AI/ML models for demand sensing, inventory optimization, and supply risk prediction.
• Collaborate with data science and engineering teams to translate business needs into modeling requirements.
• Champion digital transformation by identifying manual processes that can be automated or enhanced using intelligent solutions.
   

Requirements 

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Business, or related discipline (Master’s a plus).
• 10 years of experience in supply planning, demand planning, or end-to-end supply chain roles.
• Strong expertise in planning systems (e.g., SAP, Kinaxis, Oracle, O9) and advanced Excel or data analysis tools.
• Proven ability to lead cross-functional projects and influence without authority.
• Detail oriented, Strategic thinker with a hands-on mindset, comfortable navigating ambiguity and fast-changing environments.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to tailor messaging to technical teams and senior leaders.
• Experience in inventory optimization, scenario planning, and supplier collaboration is a strong plus.