Senior Supply Planner

Levi Strauss & Co.; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,000,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Preventive health check-up for you & a

OPD coverage

Best-in-class leave plan

Discount vouchers on Levi’s products

Job summary

Levi Strauss & Co. in Bengaluru is seeking a Senior Supply Planner to manage end-to-end supply planning from demand forecasts to delivery. You will evaluate lead times, raw materials, capacity, and options to craft a viable plan and secure confirmations with the source base.

The role emphasizes collaboration with cross-functional teams, agility programs, and strong Excel skills to drive performance in a global supply chain for our apparel products.

Qualifications

• 12+ years of experience in supply chain disciplines such as Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Material Planning, or Procurement
• Strong planning and forecasting capabilities
• Ability to deliver high-quality work within deadlines
• Bachelor's degree in a related field

Responsibilities

• Constrained Supply Planning: develop a viable, confirmed, and constrained supply plan
• Supply Confirmation Performance: ensure confirmations exceed goals
• Collaboration: partner with Business, Product Development, and Sourcing teams
• Supply Constraint Resolution: discuss capacity and lead times with Sourcing and vendors; identify cross-sourcing opportunities
• Programme Identification: identify products/markets for agility programmes
• Agility Model Implementation: implement models to reduce lead times and boost responsiveness

Skills

Analytical planning

Forecasting

Deadline management

Excel proficiency

Supply planning systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM/Engineering/Business

Tools

Excel

Supply planning systems

Job description

Calling all originals: At Levi Strauss & Co., you can be yourself — and be part of something bigger. We’re a company of people who like to forge our own path and leave the world better than we found it. Who believe that what makes us different makes us stronger. So add your voice. Make an impact. Find your fit — and your future.

ROLE Summary:

The Senior Supply Planner is responsible for end-to-end supply management, from planning through delivery. Upon receiving downstream demand forecasts, you will evaluate lead times, raw material availability, placement options, and capacity constraints to develop a comprehensive and executable supply plan. The plan is communicated to the source base, and supply confirmations are secured and monitored. The primary goal is to ensure product delivery to the business while managing the global supply planning process. Success requires coordination, strategic planning capabilities, and a sound understanding of supply chain dynamics to increase performance and achieve our goals.

About the Job

• Constrained Supply Planning: Analyse unconstrained supply requests by applying constraints such as lead times, minimum order quantities (MOQ), capacity, and raw material availability. Deliver a viable, confirmed, and constrained supply plan.
• Supply Confirmation Performance: Ensure supply confirmations exceed established goals while maintaining planning efficiency.
• Collaboration: Partner with Business, Product Development, and Sourcing teams to promote seamless execution of supply plans interdepartmental coordination.
• Supply Constraint Resolution: Evaluate and resolve supply and resource constraints by discussing capacity and lead times with Sourcing teams and vendors. Identify cross-sourcing opportunities to improve supply chain flexibility.
• Programme Identification: Identify products and markets that are suitable candidates for agility programmes.
• Agility Model Implementation: Collaborate with Sourcing teams and vendors to implement agility models that reduce lead times, improve supply chain responsiveness, and support changing market needs.

About You

• Experience: 12+ years of experience across supply chain management disciplines such as Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Material Planning, or Procurement. We will view experience in the apparel industry favourably.
• Analytical Planning: Planning capabilities in forecasting, demand planning and resource allocation.
• Deadline Management: Deliver high-quality work within the stipulated timeframe.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with supply planning systems. Hands-on experience in these areas will be a distinct advantage.
• Education: Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

Benefits

We put a lot of thought into our programs to provide you with a benefits package that matters. Whether it is for medical care, taking time off, improving your health or planning for retirement, we've got you covered. Here’s a small snapshot:

• Complimentary preventive health check-up for you & your spouse
• OPD coverage
• Best-in-class leave plan including paternity & family care leaves
• Counseling sessions to prioritize mental well-being
• Exclusive discount vouchers on Levi’s products

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to empowering individuals from all walks of life to achieve their professional goals with us. We actively seek and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including those with disabilities, and offer accommodations throughout the selection process upon request.

LOCATION

IND, Adugodi, Bangalore (871B) FULL TIME/PART TIME Full time

Our common thread: We're originals. From day one, we've been doing it our way — creating our own drumbeat and building something that's different from the rest. That's why we're looking for people who are excited about finding their career fit and transforming the future. Because at Levi Strauss & Co., you can do what you love while staying true to who you are.