GM-Supply Chain Planning

Schneider Electric; Vadodara; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Schneider Electric is seeking a Supply Chain Planning Manager in a dynamic environment to lead a team, shape strategic planning processes, and drive efficiency across the organization. You will direct a team to implement supply chain strategies aligned with business goals and manage demand planning and inventory to balance service and cost.

The role emphasizes analytics, cross-functional collaboration, and continuous improvement, offering exposure to supplier interactions and planning tools in a

Qualifications

• Proven leadership ability to inspire teams and manage complex, multi-faceted challenges.
• Strong analytical skills with a track record of using data to improve planning accuracy and efficiency.
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across departments and with external partners.
• Creative problem-solver who takes initiative and drives results in dynamic environments.

Responsibilities

• Direct your team to develop and implement supply chain strategies that align with business goals and optimize resources.
• Manage demand planning and inventory processes to balance customer service with cost efficiency.
• Analyze performance metrics to identify trends, forecast demand, and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to enhance supply chain performance and resilience.

Skills

Change Management

People Management

Strategic Thinking

Demand Planning

Sales Inventory and OperationsPlanning

Inventory Management

Supplier Portal Tool

Planning Tools

Job description

Join us as a Supply Chain Planning Manager and lead initiatives that optimize how we deliver value to customers. You'll direct a team, shape strategic planning processes, and collaborate across the organization to drive efficiency and performance in a dynamic supply chain environment.

What will you do?

• Direct your team to develop and implement supply chain strategies that align with business goals and optimize resources
• Manage demand planning and inventory processes to balance customer service with cost efficiency
• Analyze performance metrics to identify trends, forecast demand, and drive continuous improvement initiatives
• Collaborate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to enhance supply chain performance and resilience

What are the key skills we are looking for?

• Change Management — advanced level; leading teams through process transformations and strategic shifts
• People Management — advanced level; directing team performance and developing talent to achieve operational goals
• Strategic Thinking — advanced level; aligning supply chain initiatives with long-term business objectives
• Demand Planning — intermediate level; forecasting customer needs to optimize inventory and production schedules
• Sales Inventory and Operations Planning — intermediate level; coordinating cross-functional planning to balance supply and demand
• Inventory Management — intermediate level; maintaining optimal stock levels to meet service targets while minimizing costs
• Supplier Portal Tool — intermediate level; managing supplier interactions and performance tracking
• Planning Tools — intermediate level; leveraging systems to enhance forecasting accuracy and operational efficiency

What qualifications will make you successful?

• Proven leadership ability to inspire teams and manage complex, multi-faceted challenges
• Strong analytical skills with a track record of using data to improve planning accuracy and efficiency
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills to work effectively across departments and with external partners
• Creative problem-solver who takes initiative and drives results in dynamic environments

What's in it for me?

• Lead a team where your strategic decisions directly impact business success
• Career development opportunities with access to training and leadership programs
• Collaborative culture that values innovation and continuous improvement
• Flexible work options designed to support your personal and professional well-being

Bring your leadership and supply chain expertise to a team that's ready to welcome you!

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