Planning Transformation Advisor

Job Requirements:

- Experience in SCM with good experience in one or more planning sub functions.

- Understanding supply chain network & processes

- Fair understanding of digital tools & agile methodology Motivated & self- starter

- Must be able to work well under pressure and handle conflict effectively

- Significant understanding of the Auto, ILS & M&EL business Knowledge & Understanding of S&OP process.

Key Responsibilities:

- Act as the Planning lead for Business Continuity Planning (BCP) and resilience initiatives, ensuring robust and agile planning frameworks are in place.

- Handle customer engagement with key business partners, playing a pivotal role in operational, tactical, and strategic planning processes across all business units.

- Lead various Planning sub-functions in both short-term and long-term assignments, driving performance and alignment with strategic objectives in line with planning roadmap.

- Actively participate in long-term capacity planning activities and collaborate with the Supply Chain Leadership Team to ensure balanced demand and supply plan.

- Ensure efficient utilization of production capacities across sourcing locations to maintain high customer service levels while adhering to inventory norms, sales forecasts, and working capital targets.

- Supervise and drive financial delivery and cost competitiveness initiatives within Planning function to support overall supply chain efficiency and business profitability.

- Track, monitor, and publish key Planning functional critical metrics to drive accountability, visibility, and continuous improvement.

- Support Formulating and deploying of product supply strategy to support the business strategy and customer offers.

- Assist in the execution & continuous improvement of an efficient Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process, ensuring cross-functional alignment and effective decision-making.