Material Planning Specialist

Capgemini; Chennai District; Hybrid; INR 900,000 - 1,300,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work arrangements

Career growth programs

Job summary

Capgemini is seeking a talented Material Planner to join our team. The role focuses on material planning, procurement, and inventory management, with strong ERP/MRP knowledge.

You will analyze data using SAP MM T-codes and Excel to drive decisions and improvements. The ideal candidate has 5–7 years of experience in MRP/production planning and procurement, with a focus on cost reduction and process optimization.

Qualifications

• Experience in material planning, procurement, or inventory management.
• Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems and supply chain tools.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Compliance with company policies and industry regulations.
• Experience with SAP MM T-codes and Excel for reporting.
• Monitor KPIs related to material planning and purchasing operations.

Responsibilities

• Lead material planning, procurement, or inventory management activities.
• Utilize SAP MM T-codes and Excel to analyse data, generate reports, and support decisions.
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce costs.
• Ensure smooth client operations and proactively resolve issues to prevent escalations.
• Ensure all purchasing activities comply with policies and regulations and monitor KPIs.

Skills

Material requirement Planning

Data analysis

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

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

Tools

SAP MM T-codes

Excel

Job description

Job Title: Material Planning - Process Lead

Choosing Capgemini means choosing a company where you will be empowered to shape your career in the way you'd like, where you'll be supported and inspired by a collaborative community of colleagues around the world, and where you'll be able to reimagine what's 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.

Qualifications

Client Handling Skills:

• Not applicable

Preferred Qualification:

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

Experience Requirements:

• 5 to 7 Years in MRP, Production 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