DGM - IT BP Planning

Agratas – A Tata Enterprise; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Agratas – A Tata Enterprise in Bengaluru, India seeks a techno-functional expert to lead Integrated Planning and MRP operations within our S&OP/ERP platform. You will coordinate between business and IT COE to ensure accurate material planning and seamless production scheduling.

With 12–18 years in MRP and ERP, you will drive system enhancements, test cycles, and training to continuously improve planning accuracy and inventory management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, information systems, engineering, or related field.
• 12–18 years of experience in MRP operations and ERP system management.
• Strong understanding of BOMs, routings, lead times, and production planning principles.
• Hands-on experience with SAP S/4HANA Cloud and business network collaboration.
• Proficient in data analysis tools such as Excel and Power BI.

Responsibilities

• Oversee S&OP and MRP operations including planning and material coverage.
• Translate business requirements into functional specs for system enhancements.
• Collaborate with supply chain, procurement and production to align system needs.
• Coordinate system testing, data migration, and UAT during implementations.
• Monitor MRP runs and resolve shortages, lead times, and demand fluctuations due to bugs.
• Perform root cause analysis on planning discrepancies and recommend actions.
• Develop and maintain documentation and training materials for MRP tools.
• Provide end-user support and training for effective tool usage.
• Drive continuous improvement to enhance planning accuracy and system performance.

Skills

MRP operations

ERP system management

SAP S4 HANA Cloud

BOMs and lead times

Excel / Power BI

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain / IS / Engineering

Tools

SAP S/4HANA Cloud

Power BI

Job description

Job Summary

We are seeking a techno‑functional specialist to lead and support our Integrated Planning and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) systems and operations. This role is responsible for coordinating between business and IT COE for right Integrated Planning, MRP Process & Supplier collaboration setup in our S&OP & ERP platform, ensuring accurate material planning, seamless production scheduling, and efficient inventory management.

Key Responsibility Areas

• Oversee the S&OP & MRP Operation Process including Planning, Supply schedule and material coverage process.
• Co‑ordinate Translate business requirements into functional specifications for system enhancements and workflows.
• Collaborate with supply chain, procurement, and production teams to align system capabilities with operational needs.
• Co-ordinate system testing, data migration, and user acceptance testing (UAT) during implementations.
• Monitor S&OP & MRP runs and resolve exceptions related to material shortages, lead times, and demand fluctuations due to systems bugs.
• Perform root cause analysis on planning discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
• Develop and maintain documentation for system processes, configurations, and training materials.
• Provide end-user support and training to ensure effective use of MRP tools.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy and system performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Information Systems, Engineering, or related field.
• 12–18 years of experience in MRP operations and ERP system management.
• Strong understanding of BOMs, routings, lead times, and production planning & material ordering principles.
• Hands‑on experience with S&OP & ERP platforms such as SAP S4 HANA Cloud & Business network supply chain collaboration.
• Proficiency in data analysis tools (Excel, Power BI) is a plus.
• Excellent communication and cross‑functional collaboration skills.

Preferred Skills

• Experience with discrete or process manufacturing environments.
• Familiarity with Lean, Six Sigma.
• Ability to manage change and lead cross‑functional projects.