Manager - Supply Chain Planning - Production & Operations Segment - Manufacturing Firm

Summary:

We are hiring a Manager for our Supply Chain Analytics team to lead the design and implementation of advanced solutions in Production Planning, Operations, and Footprint Design. The role involves end-to-end ownershipfrom identifying use cases and aligning with business teams to leading design, pilot, and rollout phases. Strong domain expertise in supply chain and production is essential, with a focus on driving impactful, best-in-class solutions

Qualification and Experience:

- 10+ years of experience in Supply Chain Planning.

- Have very good knowledge of Production and Operations Planning (RCCP, MPS, Scheduling, MRP etc.), discrete manufacturing.

- Experience of IBP implementation (SAP/Kinaxis/Anaplan) in PP/DS, Supply Planning, MRP is very much preferred. Discreet Manufacturing environment is an added advantage.

- Excellent knowledge of Optimization, Scheduling and Simulation concepts.

- Sound understanding about databases & visualization tools (Power Bi preferred).

- Engineering with a masters degree in business administration. Excellent communication and problem-solving skills. Ability to communicate with Global stakeholders

Role and Responsibility:

- Key responsibility in managing the global implementation in PP/DS (production planning & detailed scheduling) & MRP (Materials Requirement Planning). Managing a team of 5-6 for Global rollouts.

- Will be SPOC along with CoE lead for all the Global Implementations in Production Planning, Detailed Scheduling & MRP. Will also collaborate in targeted engagements of the Supply Chain Design area.

- Collaborate with stakeholders to gather requirements, do an As Is and To Be process study, and suggest best in class solutions.

- First line support for business with a deeper understanding of systems knowledge, and capable of troubleshooting complex problems.

- Should be quick to understand technical requirements and guide design team on the outcome. Should be smart in validating the results and building monitoring mechanisms.

- Conduct workshops, presentations, and demonstrations to showcase them to teammates and stakeholders.

- Capable enough to manage multiple stakeholders. Very good in Project Management approaches.

- Individuals will be responsible for managing the medium-to-long-term capability roadmap.