Senior Manager - Material Planning

Role Overview

Responsible for end-to-end raw material planning and sourcing across China and India, ensuring seamless order-to-payment execution, master data governance, and production continuity through data-driven planning and cost optimization.

Key Responsibilities

Sourcing & Procurement

• Manage raw material (RM) sourcing from China and India, ensuring cost, quality, and supply continuity
• Drive Total Cost of Ownership (TCO) analysis for sourcing decisions, factoring in landed cost, freight, duties, and lead times
• Identify and execute lead time reduction initiatives across suppliers and logistics routes

Order to Payment (O2P) Management

• Own the end-to-end Order to Payment cycle for raw materials from PO release to GRN and invoice processing
• Ensure timely order placement, tracking, and resolution of discrepancies to avoid payment delays or production disruption

Master Data Management

• Maintain and govern RM master data, including item masters, vendor masters, and price masters
• Ensure accuracy and timely updates of pricing, lead times, and vendor terms in the system (SAP/ERP)

Production & Supply Planning

• Lead monthly production planning, aligning RM availability with production schedules and demand forecasts
• Collaborate closely with Planning and SCM teams to ensure material readiness and prevent stockouts or excess inventory

Metrics & Performance Tracking

• Track and report key metrics: RM ageing, supplier lead times, and price trends
• Use metrics to flag risks (aging stock, delayed deliveries, cost escalations) and drive corrective actions

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Planning, SCM, Finance, and Quality teams to align sourcing and inventory decisions with business goals
• Provide regular visibility to leadership on RM status, cost performance, and supply risks