Manager Supply Planning

Plugscale Consulting; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 2,500,000 - 4,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Plugscale Consulting is seeking a Manager - Global Supply Planning in Bengaluru to lead translation of monthly demand forecasts into global supply plans and optimize inventory across categories.

You will manage supplier capacity, drive service-level metrics like OTIF and In-Stock %, coordinate with Product Development and Sourcing for launches, and mentor a team of planners and analysts while driving process improvements.

Qualifications

• 8-12 years of experience in Global Supply Planning or related fields.
• 2+ years of direct people leadership experience.
• Hands-on SAP MM/PP/MRP experience is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of EOQ, OTIF, In-Stock %, Safety Stock and Inventory Aging.
• Experience with SAP ECC/S4HANA and planning tools is required.

Responsibilities

• Translate monthly demand forecasts into global supply plans.
• Manage supplier capacity and production constraints.
• Optimize orders, inventory, EOQ, MOQs and lead times.
• Coordinate with Product Development and Sourcing for launches.
• Lead supplier collaboration and manage supply risks.
• Drive OTIF and In-Stock % metrics.
• Participate in S&OP cycles and manage supply scenarios.
• Oversee PO execution and inventory planning.
• Mentor Supply Planners and Analysts.
• Drive process improvements and system enhancements.

Skills

Global supply planning

Supply-demand integration

Capacity planning

People leadership

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Stakeholder management

Global supply chain experience

OTIF optimization

Inventory aging/SLOB

Tools

SAP ECC

SAP S/4HANA MM/PP/MRP

Blue Yonder/JDA

Kinaxis

Aera

Job description

The Manager - Global Supply Planning will lead and execute global supply planning strategies for assigned product categories. The role involves translating monthly demand forecasts into actionable supply plans, managing supplier capacity, optimizing inventory, and driving service-level metrics such as OTIF and In-Stock %.

Key Responsibilities

• Translate monthly demand forecasts into feasible global supply plans.
• Manage global manufacturing supplier capacity and production constraints.
• Optimize purchase orders, inventory, EOQ, MOQs, safety stock, and lead times.
• Coordinate with Product Development and Sourcing teams for new product launches.
• Lead global supplier collaboration and manage supply risks.
• Drive supplier performance metrics, including OTIF and In-Stock %.
• Participate in monthly S&OP cycles and manage supply scenarios.
• Oversee purchase order execution and inventory planning.
• Lead, coach, and mentor Supply Planners and Analysts.
• Drive process improvements and system enhancements.

Key Requirements

• 8-12 years of experience in Global Supply Planning, Supply-Demand Integration, or Capacity Planning.
• Minimum 2+ years of direct people leadership/team management experience.
• Hands on experience with SAP (ECC or S/4HANA MM/PP/MRP) is mandatory.
• Strong knowledge of EOQ, OTIF, In-Stock %, Safety Stock, and Inventory Aging/SLOB.
• Exposure to Blue Yonder/JDA, Kinaxis, or Aera is an advantage.
• Advanced Excel and Power BI skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and global stakeholder management skills.
• Global supply chain experience is essential.Role & responsibilities