Senior Engineer – Supply Chain

Hyva; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Hyva in Pune, India seeks an Engineer/Senior Engineer – Supply Chain to manage end-to-end supply chain activities including demand planning, production scheduling and supplier management. The role requires hands-on experience with Advanced Excel and ERP systems like Infor LN or SAP, and a strong track record in analytics within manufacturing sectors.

The candidate will collaborate across functions to drive on-time delivery, optimize inventory, and ensure material availability, while leading SIOP

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering or related field.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain demand plans based on customer requirements, forecasts, historical trends and business inputs.
• Analyze demand vs. supply gaps and identify shortages or excess inventory.
• Coordinate with Sales, Marketing, Production and other functions to ensure demand alignment.
• Monitor changes in customer requirements and their impact on production plans.
• Prepare and maintain production plans and schedules based on demand, capacity, material availability and customer priorities.
• Coordinate with Production, Procurement, Stores and other stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of the plan.
• Monitor production progress and identify bottlenecks or constraints.
• Ensure timely availability of materials to support production schedules.
• Track supplier delivery schedules, shortages, delays and recovery plans.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal procurement to resolve supply issues.
• Prepare supplier performance reports and highlight risks to management.
• Drive actions to improve supplier delivery reliability and reduce line stoppages.
• Participate in SIOP process and prepare supply-demand scenarios.
• Provide inputs on inventory, demand, supply, and capacity.
• Support cross-functional discussions to align demand with capacity.
• Highlight risks and opportunities during SIOP reviews.
• Monitor inventory levels and optimize stock availability.
• Analyze excess, slow-moving, obsolete, and shortage materials.
• Support initiatives to improve inventory turns and reduce working capital.
• Use ERP systems (Infor LN and SAP) for planning, material management and reporting.
• Develop dashboards and MIS reports for supply chain.
• Use Advanced Excel for data analysis, forecasting, reporting and scenario analysis.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Coordination

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

3–5 years of relevant experience

Tools

Infor LN

SAP

Job description

We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented Engineer / Senior Engineer – Supply Chain to manage and coordinate end-to-end supply chain activities, including demand planning, production scheduling, supplier management, inventory planning, SIOP, and delivery performance.

The ideal candidate should have experience in the automobile, construction machinery, heavy equipment, or engineering manufacturing industry, with strong analytical skills and hands‑on experience in Advanced Excel and ERP systems such as Infor LN or SAP.

MAIN TASK & RESPONSIBILITIES

Demand Planning & Forecasting

• Develop and maintain demand plans based on customer requirements, sales forecasts, historical trends, and business inputs.
• Analyze demand vs. supply gaps and identify potential shortages or excess inventory.
• Coordinate with Sales, Marketing, Production, and other functions to ensure demand alignment.
• Monitor changes in customer requirements and assess their impact on supply and production plans.

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Prepare and maintain production plans and schedules based on demand, capacity, material availability, and customer priorities.
• Coordinate with Production, Procurement, Stores, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of the plan.
• Monitor production progress and proactively identify bottlenecks or constraints.
• Ensure timely availability of materials/components to support production schedules.
• Track supplier delivery schedules, shortages, delays, and recovery plans.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal procurement teams to resolve supply issues.
• Prepare supplier performance reports and highlight critical risks to management.
• Drive actions to improve supplier delivery reliability and reduce line stoppages.

SIOP / Supply Chain Planning

• Participate in the SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) process.
• Prepare and analyze supply-demand scenarios and capacity constraints.
• Provide inputs on inventory, demand, supply, production capacity, and material availability.
• Support cross-functional discussions to align business demand with operational capacity.
• Highlight risks, constraints, and opportunities during SIOP reviews.

Inventory Management

• Monitor inventory levels and ensure optimum stock availability.
• Analyze excess, slow-moving, obsolete, and shortage materials.
• Support initiatives to improve inventory turns and reduce working capital.
• Ensure appropriate safety stock and replenishment parameters.

ERP & Data Analysis

• Use ERP systems such as Infor LN or SAP for planning, material management, order tracking, inventory monitoring, and reporting.
• Develop and maintain supply chain dashboards and MIS reports.
• Use Advanced Excel for data analysis, planning, forecasting, reporting, and scenario analysis.
• Knowledge of Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, Power Query, advanced formulas, charts, and data visualization is preferred.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

• Production plan adherence
• Inventory levels and inventory turns
• Shortage and line-stop incidents
• Forecast accuracy
• Schedule adherence
• Excess and obsolete inventory
• Supply-demand gap closure

REQUIREMENTS

• Both WAREHOUSE MANAGMENT & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (SCM) are a MUST.
• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in Supply Chain, PPC, Material Planning, Production Planning, or Operations.
• Experience in Automobile, Construction Machinery, Heavy Equipment, Engineering Manufacturing, or similar industries.
• Good understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes.
• Hands‑on experience in Demand Planning, Production Scheduling, Supplier Management, OTIF, Inventory Management, and SIOP.
• Working knowledge of Infor LN and/or SAP.
• Strong proficiency in Advanced Excel and data analysis.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, coordination, and communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively with cross‑functional teams and suppliers.
• Candidates who can join at short notice will be preferred.

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Knowledge of MRP/MPS and material planning concepts.
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and production capacity planning.
• Experience with supply chain dashboards and MIS.
• Knowledge of Power BI will be an added advantage.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong follow-up and stakeholder‑management skills.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE

The ideal candidate will be someone who can own the supply chain cycle from demand to delivery, rather than being limited to a single planning activity. The person should be comfortable working with customers/internal stakeholders, production teams, procurement, suppliers, and management, while using data and ERP systems to identify and resolve supply constraints.

NOTE: Kindly be informed that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted regarding the next steps in the recruitment process.