Key User - Planning - D365

Alfa Laval Mid Europe GmbH; Maharashtra; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,600,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfa Laval Mid Europe GmbH in Pune, India, seeks a Key User – Planning to deliver insights on existing Planning processes and bridge the knowledge gap toward end-users in D365.

You will participate in process reviews, support change management, and be hands-on in the site roll-out while aligning local processes with global standards. The role requires strong domain knowledge in sourcing/procurement and ERP familiarity.

Qualifications

• Strong knowledge of sourcing and procurement processes.
• Exposure to ERP/D365 implementations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Participate in process reviews.
• Provide input for process improvements.
• Support in change management.
• Hands-on in site roll-out.
• Define and test business scenarios in D365.
• Train local users in D365.
• Governs and implements new processes after deployment.

Skills

D365

ERP implementation

Process improvements

Change management

Education

B.E / B.Tech (Mechanical)

Job description

Job Title - Key User – Planning – D365 Alfa Laval in Pune, we are looking for a Key User Planning to deliver insights on existing processes in the Planning function of the Factory / Function and bridge the knowledge gap towards end-users.

About the Company:

In Alfa Laval, we are every single day contributing to a more sustainable future for our planet through engineering innovation. Our global team designs and implements the refining, recycling and purifying process that allow our customers to be better themselves. You will find our work in leading applications for water purification, clean energy, food production, waste processing, pharmaceutical development and much more. The people of Alfa Laval enjoy the freedom to pursue ideas and the resources to see those ideas to become reality, in an environment that welcomes drive, courage and diversity. The result is a company where we all can be very proud of what we do. Our core competencies are in the areas of heat transfer separation, and fluid handling. We are dedicated to optimizing the performance of our customers' processes. our world-class technologies, our systems, equipment and services must create solutions that help our customers stay ahead.

Key User – Planning

Participating in process reviews Provide input for potential process improvements Support in change management Will be hands‑on in the site roll‑out Ensures that local processes fit the global processes Understands how to track the processes Defines and tests business scenarios in their track(s) Supports and trains local users in D365 Will become the factory’s experts in D365 for various functions. Data Migration Drives the local data cleansing in the legacy system (Movex) Ensures all items in scope are marked and categorized in the legacy system Extracts data in scope from the legacy system Ensures coherence in the data extracts After Go Live Coordinates activities across sites. Governs and implements new processes after deployment Super‑user/point of contact for the processes after the site has gone live As a Local Process Owner Interface group to the Local Steering Committee Owners of the business /delivery process scenarios and responsible for the business scenario scope Responsible for testing that the solution is acceptable Responsible for local processes to fit OneERP Standard and local legal requirements Responsible for securing that locally owned gaps are closed Support end users in the change management Responsible for the process/function benefit realization post roll‑out.

Domain Knowledge:

Have a deep understanding of the business processes and best practice in the sourcing and procurement functional area

Communication & Collaboration Skills:

Be able to train and guide others and bridge gaps between D365 experts and end-users

Leadership & Influence:

Advocate for D365 within their teams and influence colleagues positively, analyze problems, identify root causes, and propose solutions

Technical Proficiency:

Become proficient in using D365. They will be the first support level and need to be fairly IT proficient

Continuous Learning:

Role continues after go-live, thus a desire to continuous improvement the solution locally is needed

Attention to detail:

Key users will configure system settings, define security roles and test functionality

Program Management:

Exposure to small / medium / large scale program implementation is preferred

Problem‑Solving:

Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills with the ability to identify issues, evaluate options, and implement effective solutions

Change Management:

Experience and understanding of how to drive and manage organizational changes related to IT transformation, with a focus on minimizing resistance and maximizing adoption

Attitude and motivation:

Positive attitude Execution of critical thinking and problem‑solving mindset Good Presentation and communication skills. Teamwork and team motivation (able to manage and develop relationships even in difficult circumstances). Decisiveness Be stress‑tolerant Customer service orientation (be service‑minded) Management control (multi‑tasking)

Experience

• Strong knowledge of Various functions, sourcing and procurement
• Budgeting Knowledge of Alfa Laval / Operations concepts and strategies

Education

• B.E / B. Tech (Mechanical) with 5+ years of experience. Awareness of or exposure to D365 / ERP implementation will be preferred.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a challenging position in an open and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value.

Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval's future success.

It is an exciting place to build a global network with different nationalities.

Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval's future success; you will be learning new things every day.

We care about diversity, inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioural traits can provide important insights into a candidate's fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.

Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world‑leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping. As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start‑up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too. Meet our dedicated people who always go the extra mile.