Junior Supply Chain Planning Professional

RHI Magnesita GmbH; Bhiwadi; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

RHIM Academy LMS

LinkedIn Learning catalog

Business trips abroad

Medical insurance

Job summary

RHI Magnesita is hiring a Supply Chain Planning Professional Junior to join the team in GGN. The role focuses on end-to-end S&OP across demand, supply, inventory and capacity, using advanced planning tools to drive actionable decisions and improve service levels.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in SCM planning, strong analytical skills, expertise in o9/Kinaxis or SAP IBP, and proficiency in Excel and Power BI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field
• 3–5 years in SCM planning
• Hands-on with o9 Solutions, Kinaxis, SAP IBP or similar
• Strong understanding of S&OP, MRP and capacity planning
• Experience in scenario planning/what-if analysis
• Proficient in MS Excel, Power BI, data visualization
• ERP/planning systems exposure (e.g. SAP)
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end S&OP cycle across Demand, Supply, Inventory, Capacity and Financial planning
• Develop short-, medium-, and long-term supply plans
• Utilize planning tools (o9/Kinaxis/SAP IBP) to build scenarios and drive decisions
• Perform what-if analyses and quantify impact on service, cost and working capital
• Develop SCM dashboards and standardized KPI reporting using Power BI and Excel

Skills

Analytical thinking

MS Excel

Power BI

Data visualization

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain/related field

Tools

o9 Solutions

Kinaxis

SAP IBP

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

Supply Chain Planning Prof Junior Full time Position based in: GGN Start Date: Sep 2026

About You

We are seeking an experienced, proactive and highly analytical SCM Planning Professional Junior to drive Supply Planning, Scenario Planning, Planning governance and Supply Chain Analytics. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in advanced planning platforms such as o9 Solutions, Kinaxis, SAP IBP or similar digital supply chain planning tools, with the ability to convert complex demand, supply, capacity, inventory and logistics information into actionable business decisions.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Logistics or a related field.
• 3-5 years Experience in Supply Chain Planning, Supply Planning, IBP/S&O, Production Planning or Logistics.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of o9 Solutions, Kinaxis, SAP IBP or equivalent advanced planning platforms.
• Strong understanding of Supply Planning, MRP, Capacity Planning, Inventory Planning and S&O/IBP.
• Experience in Scenario Planning / What-if Analysis and supply chain decision modelling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, Power BI and data visualization.
• Strong understanding of ERP/planning systems such as SAP S/4HANA/SAP HANA.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

1. Supply Planning S&O Lead the end-to-end S&O cycle across Demand, Supply, Inventory, Capacity and Financial planning. Coordinate with Sales, Operations, Procurement, Manufacturing, Finance and Logistics teams. Develop a single, aligned view of Demand vs Supply vs Inventory vs Capacity. Identify supply-demand gaps, risks, constraints and opportunities. Prepare management-level recommendations and escalation points.

2. Supply Planning Develop and maintain short-, medium- and long-term supply plans based on demand, inventory targets, production capacity and material availability. Optimize production allocation across plants considering:

   • Capacity Cost Customer service Inventory Material availability Transportation constraints

   Identify bottlenecks and develop mitigation plans. Coordinate with Production, Procurement and Logistics to ensure supply continuity. Drive inventory balancing across plants, warehouses and distribution locations. Support Make-or-Buy, production allocation and network optimization decisions. Monitor supply plan adherence and take corrective actions.

3. o9 / Kinaxis / Advanced Planning Utilize o9 Solutions, Kinaxis, SAP IBP or equivalent platforms to improve end-to-end supply chain planning. Develop planning models, scenarios and simulations to support business decisions. Drive effective use of:

   • Demand Planning
   • Supply Planning
   • Capacity Planning
   • Inventory Optimization
   • Allocation Planning
   • Scenario Planning
   • Exception Management
   • Network Planning

   Improve planner productivity through system-driven exceptions and alerts. Ensure planning parameters and master data are accurate and fit for purpose. Drive adoption of digital planning tools across SCM.

4. Scenario Planning & What-If Analysis Develop what-if scenarios to evaluate the impact of changing business conditions. Analyze scenarios related to:

   • Demand increase/decrease
   • Plant capacity constraints
   • Raw-material shortages
   • Production disruption
   • Supplier constraints
   • Inventory policy changes
   • Transportation constraints
   • New product introduction
   • Plant shutdowns
   • Network changes

   Quantify the impact of each scenario on service, inventory, cost, capacity and working capital. Present scenario recommendations to management and support faster decision-making. Establish a structured “Plan A / Plan B / Plan C” approach for major supply risks.

5. Supply Chain Analytics & Data Visualization Develop advanced SCM dashboards using Power BI, Excel and planning-system data. Analyze:

   • Demand vs Supply
   • Inventory
   • Capacity
   • Production
   • Supply chain cost

   Identify trends, exceptions and root causes. Convert data into clear management insights and actions. Establish standardized KPI definitions and reporting governance. Develop automated and exception-based reporting.

6. KPI & Performance Management Drive and monitor key SCM KPIs including:

   • Supply Planning
   • Supply Plan Adherence
   • Production Plan Adherence
   • Capacity Utilization
   • Schedule Adherence
   • Customer Service OTIF On-Time Delivery
   • Fill Rate
   • Customer Order Cycle Time
   • Business Working Capital
   • Supply Chain Cost
   • Service vs Cost Optimization

What we bring to the table

• Permanent contract with a competitive package (incl. bonus)
• Dedicated development path and continuous learning opportunities (e.g. RHIM Academy LMS, the full LinkedIn Learning catalog, Internal Mentoring Program).
• Flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes.
• Possibility of business trips abroad (based on organizational needs & requirements).
• Various social benefits such as Group Medical/ Group Personal Accident/ Group Term Insurance, Mobile Handset/Mobile Bill Reimbursement, etc.

At RHI Magnesita everyone is welcome and encouraged to apply.

We evaluate applications based on required qualifications and regardless of gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital or partnership status.

At RHI Magnesita we appreciate the value of diverse teams.

About RHI Magnesita

We are the acknowledged technology leader in the refractory industry. Our company is defined by people. We are committed to diversity and know that multiple approaches, perspectives and backgrounds fuel creativity and innovation. It is our aspiration to build a workplace culture where everyone feels valued, engages, and can enjoy a truly inclusive environment and the diverse voices of our employees are heard. We foster a collaborative culture that cherishes ideas and determination to add value for our customers. Our leadership style encourages open-mindedness, reliability, pragmatism, and innovation.

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Experience Level Entry Level