Senior Supply Planning Manager

Tata Technologies Ltd.; Pune District; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Global exposure

International stakeholders

Career development

Policy-based benefits

Job summary

Tata Technologies Ltd. in Pune invites an experienced Senior Supply Planning Manager to lead demand and supply planning across global regions. You will oversee material planning, inventory targets, MRP activities and ensure on-time availability with SAP/ERP and Kinaxis RapidResponse support.

The role requires 10–15 years in supply chain, strong stakeholder management with international teams, and hands-on expertise in MS Excel and Power BI. Pune-based, IST hours apply.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of relevant Supply Chain / Supply Planning experience.
• Strong hands-on experience in Supply Planning, Material Planning, Inventory Management and MRP.
• Experience with SAP/ERP is mandatory.
• Experience in Capacity Planning, Production Planning, Expediting and Shortage Management.
• Global/International Supply Chain experience is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain supply plans aligned with demand forecasts, customer requirements and inventory targets.
• Manage material planning and MRP activities to ensure uninterrupted material availability.
• Monitor inventory and take actions to minimize stockouts and excess stock.
• Track DOS, inventory turns, working capital and service-level performance.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics and Demand Planning teams.
• Work with global suppliers, plants, warehouses and distribution centers across regions.

Skills

Supply Planning

Material Planning

Inventory Management

MRP

Advanced Excel

Demand Planning

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Tools

Kinaxis RapidResponse

SAP/ERP

Power BI

Job description

Role & Responsibilities:

We are looking for an experienced Senior Supply Planning Manager with 1015 years of experience in Supply Planning, Material Planning, Inventory Management and global supply chain operations.

The role requires strong experience working with international stakeholders, suppliers, plants, warehouses or distribution centers across regions such as USA, UK, Europe, EMEA or North America.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and maintain supply plans aligned with demand forecasts, customer requirements and inventory targets.
• Manage material planning and MRP activities to ensure uninterrupted material availability.
• Monitor inventory and take appropriate actions to minimize stockouts, excess inventory, slow-moving and obsolete inventory.
• Track Days of Supply (DOS), inventory turns, working capital and service-level performance.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, Customer Service and Demand Planning teams.
• Work closely with global suppliers, plants, warehouses and distribution centers across USA, UK, Europe/EMEA and other international regions.
• Manage shortages, supply constraints and critical material issues through proactive expediting and recovery plans.
• Perform capacity planning and coordinate production schedules based on demand and material availability.
• Monitor supplier performance, lead times, On-Time Delivery (OTD) and material availability.
• Drive supplier follow-ups and escalations to improve delivery reliability.
• Participate in S&OP / Demand & Supply Planning processes.
• Analyze demand fluctuations, forecast changes and their impact on supply and inventory.
• Drive inventory optimization while balancing service, cost and working-capital objectives.
• Perform Root Cause Analysis for supply disruptions, stockouts and inventory issues.
• Develop corrective actions and recovery plans for supply constraints.
• Track KPIs including Service Level, Fill Rate, DOS, OTIF, OTD, inventory performance and planning accuracy.
• Use SAP/ERP for Supply Planning, MRP, inventory and material-planning activities.
• Analyze supply-chain data using Advanced Excel and preferably Power BI.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to improve planning accuracy and supply-chain efficiency.
• Communicate supply risks, recovery dates and planning status to management and global stakeholders.

Preferred Candidate Profile:

• 10–15 years of relevant Supply Chain / Supply Planning experience.
• Strong hands-on experience in Supply Planning, Material Planning, Inventory Management and MRP.
• Strong SAP/ERP experience is mandatory.
• Experience in Capacity Planning, Production Planning, Expediting and Shortage Management.
• Strong Supplier Management and Procurement coordination experience.
• Experience managing inventory targets, safety stock, stockouts, excess and obsolete inventory.
• Strong understanding of S&OP and Demand-Supply Planning.
• Candidates from Automotive, Auto Components, Manufacturing or Industrial Products are preferred.
• Global/International Supply Chain experience is highly preferred.
• Candidate should have worked with USA, UK, Europe, EMEA or North American stakeholders, suppliers, plants, warehouses or distribution centers.
• Experience with Kinaxis RapidResponse is preferred.
• Strong Advanced Excel skills; Power BI exposure is desirable.
• Strong analytical, stakeholder-management and communication skills.
• Must be comfortable working from Pune in the 11:00 AM–8:00 PM IST shift.

Perks and Benefits:

• Opportunity to work in a global supply chain environment.
• Regular interaction with international stakeholders and supply-chain teams.
• Exposure to global supply planning, inventory management and supplier operations.
• Professional learning and career-development opportunities.
• Compensation and benefits as per company policy.