Material Planner- senior

Capgemini; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Career growth programs

Job summary

Capgemini is seeking a skilled Material Planner to join our team in India. You will handle material planning, procurement, and inventory within ERP/MRP frameworks, leveraging SAP MM and Excel to drive data-based decisions.

The ideal candidate has 3–10 years of MRP/procurement experience, with strong analytical and communication skills. You will support cost reductions, ensure policy compliance, and monitor critical KPIs to optimize purchasing operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in material planning, procurement, or inventory management.
• Knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and supply chain tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Identify and implement process improvements to improve efficiency and reduce costs.
• Data analysis using SAP MM T-codes and Excel for reporting.

Responsibilities

• Plan materials, coordinate procurement and inventory to meet demand.
• Utilize SAP MM T-codes and Excel to analyze data and generate reports.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
• Monitor KPIs related to material planning and purchasing operations.

Skills

Material requirement Planning

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

B Tech (Mechanical, Electrical)

MBA in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP MM T-codes

Excel (formulas, pivot tables)

Job description

Job Title: Material Planning

Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way youd like, where youll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where youll be able to reimagine whats possible. Join us and help the worlds leading organizations unlock the value of technology and build a more sustainable, more inclusive world.

YOUR ROLE

We are seeking a talented and driven Material Planner to join our team. The ideal candidate will be responsible for material planning, procurement, or inventory management with a strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems and supply chain management tools. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential. You will identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs. Ensuring smooth client operations and proactively handling issues to prevent escalations is crucial. Data analysis using SAP MM T-codes and Excel to generate reports and support decision-making is a key responsibility.

In this role you will play a key role in:

• Experience in material planning, procurement, or inventory management.
• Knowledge in ERP/MRP systems and supply chain management tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Process Improvement: Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Client Relations: Ensure smooth operations and handle any issues proactively to prevent client escalations.
• Data Analysis: Utilize SAP MM T-codes and Excel to analyse data, generate reports, and support decision-making.
• Compliance: Ensure all purchasing activities comply with company policies and industry regulations.
• Monitor and ensure the achievement of KPIs related to material planning and purchasing operations.

YOUR PROFILE

Process Skills

• Material requirement Planning

Technical Skills

• Proficiency in SAP MM T-codes.
• Strong knowledge of Excel, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Client Handling Skills

• Not applicable

Preferred Qualification

• Education: B Tech (Mechanical, Electrical) / MBA in Supply Chain Management

Experience Requirements

• 3-10 yrs in MRP, SAP MM, Material Planning, Procurement.

WHAT YOU'LL LOVE ABOUT WORKING HERE

• We recognize the significance of flexible work arrangements to provide support. Be it remote work, flexible work hours or alternative work schedules, you will get an environment to maintain healthy work life balance.
• At the heart of our mission is your career growth. Our array of career growth programs and diverse professions are crafted to support you in exploring a world of opportunities.

ABOUT CAPGEMINI

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organizations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world, while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. It is a responsible and diverse group of 340,000 team members in more than 50 countries. With its strong over 55-year heritage, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology to address the entire breadth of their business needs. It delivers end-to-end services and solutions leveraging strengths from strategy and design to engineering, all fuelled by its market leading capabilities in AI, cloud and data, combined with its deep industry expertise and partner ecosystem. The Group reported 2023 global revenues of 22.5 billion. Get the Future You Want | www.capgemini.com