Supply Planner Manager

Job Description

Work Experience: 10 to 15 Years

Job Location: Pune

Shift Timing:11:00 AM to 8:00 PM

Role & Responsibilities

We are looking for an experienced Senior Supply Planner to manage end-to-end supply planning, inventory optimization, supplier performance, material availability, and supply risk management.

• Develop and maintain supply plans aligned with forecasted demand, inventory targets, and service levels.
• Manage inventory to prevent stockouts, excess, and obsolete inventory.
• Execute and monitor MRP and ensure timely material availability.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and third-party suppliers to ensure timely purchase order deliveries.
• Manage supply constraints, shortages, expediting, demand spikes, and supply chain disruptions.
• Support manufacturing schedules and capacity utilization.
• Improve supplier lead times, reliability, and On-Time Delivery (OTD).
• Monitor Service Level/Fill Rate, Days of Supply (DOS), Supplier OTD, inventory performance, and working capital.
• Perform root cause analysis of supply issues and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, Customer Service, and Demand Planning teams.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning accuracy, inventory efficiency, and supply chain performance.

Preferred Candidate Profile

• 1015 years of relevant Supply Planning / Material Planning experience.
• Strong knowledge of Supply Planning, Inventory Management and MRP.
• Hands-on experience with SAP/ERP systems.
• Strong experience in Capacity Planning, Expediting, Supplier Management and Shortage Management.
• Experience managing stockouts, excess inventory, supply constraints, and supplier delivery risks.
• Strong knowledge of supply chain KPIs including OTD, Fill Rate and Days of Supply.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with Kinaxis RapidResponse and Power BI is preferred.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, stakeholder management, and communication skills.
• Experience working in a Manufacturing environment preferred.