Specialist - Lifecycle Planning

Lennox India Technology Centre; Chennai; Sur place; INR 1 800 000 - 3 000 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Lennox India Technology Centre in Chennai is seeking an experienced Production Planner to balance supply and demand for finished goods and spare parts, ensuring service levels, inventory levels and working capital targets are met. The role focuses on lifecycle planning, forecast accuracy, and cross-functional collaboration.

You will work with SAP APO/PP-DS, participate in S&OP processes, and drive continuous improvements in planning efficiency while coordinating with Finance, Operations, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Logistics Management or Business Administration.
• At least 8 years of Production Planning / Inventory Management experience.
• Expert understanding of SAP APO/PP-DS and S&OP environment.
• Strong verbal and written communication, presentation and training skills.
• Ability to multitask in a fast-paced, high-volume setting.
• Must be able to work 5 days a week from Chennai office; IST 3-12 shift.

Responsabilités

• Develop and maintain lifecycle plans for specified product lines.
• Forecast future needs, changes or upgrades; align with business goals.
• Coordinate with Finance, Operations, Engineering, Product Management on lifecycle decisions.
• Identify inefficiencies and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Connaissances

Forecasting

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

MS Office

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Logistics Management or Business Administration

Outils

SAP APO/PP-DS

Microsoft Excel

Description du poste

Lennox (NYSE: LII) Driven by 130 years of legacy, HVAC and refrigeration success, Lennox provides our residential and commercial customers with industry-leading climate-control solutions. At Lennox, we win as a team, aiming for excellence and delivering innovative, sustainable products and services. Our culture guides us and creates a workplace where all employees feel heard and welcomed. Lennox is a global community that values each team member’s contributions and offers a supportive environment for career development. Come, stay, and grow with us.

Lennox (NYSE: LII) Driven by 130 years of legacy, HVAC and refrigeration success, Lennox provides our residential and commercial customers with industry-leading climate-control solutions. At Lennox, we win as a team, aiming for excellence and delivering innovative, sustainable products and services. Our culture guides us and creates a workplace where all employees feel heard and welcomed. Lennox is a global community that values each team member’s contributions and offers a supportive environment for career development. Come, stay, and grow with us.

Job Description

This planner balances supply with demand for finished goods or repair parts to ensure that targeted customer service rates, inventory levels and working capital goals are met for new items beginning production and discontinued items ending production. In addition to being responsible for developing inventory supply plans, the planner is responsible for the key metrics of network and facing fill rates, inventory turns and inventory working capital along with identifying supply planning system and process improvements.

What You Will Be Doing

Lifecycle Strategy & Planning

• Develop and maintain lifecycle plans for specified product lines
• Identify key phases: introduction, growth, maturity, and decline
• Align lifecycle strategies with business goals and market demand
• Forecast future needs, changes, or upgrades
• Plan for product design updates or phase-outs Data Analysis & Forecasting
• Analyze performance metrics (costs, usage, ROI, demand trends)
• Forecast lifecycle stages and timelines
• Track KPIs and report insights to leadership Cross-Functional Coordination Work with teams such as: Finance (budgeting and cost analysis) , Operations/Supply Chain (inventory and logistics), Engineering (for system/product lifecycles), Product Management, Ensure all stakeholders are aligned on lifecycle decisions Process

Improvement & Optimization

• Identify inefficiencies across the lifecycle (cost, time, resources)
• Recommend improvements to extend useful life or reduce waste
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Standardize lifecycle processes

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience, preferably in Supply Chain/Logistics Management or Business Administration.
• Requires at least 8 years Production Planning / Inventory Management experience within Supply Chain.
• Expert understanding of advanced planning tools, preferably SAP APO/PP-DS. Broad knowledge of Supply Chain Management and working in a consensus, Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) environment.
• Expert understanding of best practices in supply planning. Excellent verbal and written communication, presentation and training skills.
• Ability to multitask and work effectively in a fast-paced, high volume environment. Strong analytical and problem solving skills, attention to detail, and solid Customer Relations skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access.
• Must be able to work 5 days work from Office at Chennai.
• Flexible to work in 3-12PM IST shift.