Lead Material Plan & Execution Specialist

GE Vernova; Hosur; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

GE Vernova is seeking a seasoned End-to-End Material Planner / MRP Planner and Inventory Controller to drive demand and supply planning. You will run MRP in SAP MM/PP, manage critical master data, and coordinate cross-functional material alignment with procurement, logistics, and production to maintain uninterrupted schedules.

The role emphasizes data analytics in Excel and BI tools, supplier performance tracking (OTIF), and proactive risk management to avoid downtime in manufacturing

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management with 8–10 years of hands-on experience in demand planning, material planning, or end-to-end supply chain.
• Experience with SAP MM/PP and dedicated planning/MRP tools.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, advanced formulas) and data visualization tools (Power BI or Tableau).

Responsibilities

• Run MRP and maintain critical MRP master data parameters in SAP (safety stocks, reorder points, BOMs).
• Coordinate end-to-end material flow with procurement, logistics, warehouse, and suppliers to align with production schedules.
• Lead Material Review & Exception Management to identify constraints and align end-to-end material flow to prevent downtime.
• Lead regular Material Review meetings with Procurement, QA, and Production to address shortages and supplier capacity constraints.

Skills

Root-cause problem solving

Stakeholder relationship-building

Pressure handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management

Tools

SAP MM/PP

Power BI

Tableau

Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP)

Job description

Job Description Summary

We are seeking a highly experienced candidate for End-to-End Material Planner, Demand & Supply / MRP Planner, Senior Materials Coordinator and Inventory Controller.
Run MRP and Manage MRP and maintain critical MRP master data parameters in the SAP system, including safety stocks, reorder points, lot sizes, lead times, and Bills of Materials (BOM).
End-to-End Material Flow & Cross-Functional Alignment: Coordinate with procurement, logistics, warehouse teams, and suppliers to synchronize material arrangements with production schedules. Track material transit, expediting critical shortages and managing supplier delivery performance (OTIF - On-Time In-Full).
Responsible for leading the regular Material Review & Exception Management process to identify constraints, manage excess or obsolete stock, and align the end-to-end material flow to support uninterrupted manufacturing schedules. Lead routine Material Review meetings with Procurement, Quality Assurance, and Production to address critical shortages, delayed purchase orders, and supplier capacity constraints. Prioritize exceptions, proactively identify supply chain risks, and implement immediate corrective actions to avoid manufacturing downtime.
Required Experience: 10 to15+ years of hands-on experience across demand planning, material planning, or end-to-end supply chain operations. SAP Systems Expertise and proficiency (SAP MM/PP) and dedicated planning/MRP tools are must. Expertise in Data Analytics in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, advanced formulas) and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI or Tableau).
Core Competencies: Strong root-cause problem-solving skills, comfortable managing data under pressure, and excellent stakeholder relationship-building skills.

Job Description

Job Roles and Responsibilities

• We are seeking a highly experienced candidate for End-to-End Material Planner, Demand & Supply / MRP Planner, Senior Materials Coordinator and Inventory Controller.
• Run MRP and Manage MRP and maintain critical MRP master data parameters in the SAP system, including safety stocks, reorder points, lot sizes, lead times, and Bills of Materials (BOM).
• End-to-End Material Flow & Cross-Functional Alignment: Coordinate with procurement, logistics, warehouse teams, and suppliers to synchronize material arrangements with production schedules. Track material transit, expediting critical shortages and managing supplier delivery performance (OTIF - On-Time In-Full).
• Responsible for leading the regular Material Review & Exception Management process to identify constraints, manage excess or obsolete stock, and align the end-to-end material flow to support uninterrupted manufacturing schedules. Lead routine Material Review meetings with Procurement, Quality Assurance, and Production to address critical shortages, delayed purchase orders, and supplier capacity constraints. Prioritize exceptions, proactively identify supply chain risks, and implement immediate corrective actions to avoid manufacturing downtime.

Required Experience

• Bachelor’s degree and supply chain management with 8 to10 years of hands-on experience across demand planning, material planning, or end-to-end supply chain operations. SAP Systems Expertise and proficiency (SAP MM/PP) and dedicated planning/MRP tools are must. Expertise in Data Analytics in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, advanced formulas) and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI or Tableau).

Core Competencies: Strong root-cause problem-solving skills, comfortable managing data under pressure, and excellent stakeholder relationship-building skills.

Additional Information

Relocation Assistance Provided: Yes