Planning Specialist

Capgemini; Chennai District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Capgemini in Chennai is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Planner to develop and maintain demand plans, forecast accuracy, and capacity planning. You will analyze sales data and market trends to drive inventory management and ensure alignment with business goals.

Ideal candidates have 5-10 years in demand planning or S&OP, strong material planning knowledge, and proficiency with SAP APO or similar tools, plus excellent analytical communication skills.

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of experience in Supply Chain Planning or related field.
• Strong understanding of Material Planning principles and practices.
• Proficiency in using SAP APO or similar tools for demand planning purposes.
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to interpret complex data sets and communicate findings effectively.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate demand plans, including forecasting, capacity planning, and inventory management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes.
• Analyze sales data, market trends, and customer behavior to inform planning decisions.
• Provide insights and recommendations to stakeholders on supply chain optimization strategies.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Demand planning

Forecasting

Analytics

Cross-functional collaboration

Tools

SAP APO

Job description

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain accurate demand plans, including forecasting, capacity planning, and inventory management.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes.
• Analyze sales data, market trends, and customer behavior to inform planning decisions.
• Provide insights and recommendations to stakeholders on supply chain optimization strategies.
• Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.

Desired Candidate Profile

• 5-10 years of experience in Supply Chain Planning or related field (Demand Planning, Sales & Operations Planning).
• Strong understanding of Material Planning principles and practices.
• Proficiency in using SAP APO or similar tools for demand planning purposes.
• Excellent analytical skills with ability to interpret complex data sets and communicate findings effectively.