Specialist - Product Lifecycle Planning (Demand Planning)

Lennox India Technology Centre (LITC); Chennai; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Lennox India Technology Centre (LITC) seeks a seasoned Production Planner to balance supply and demand for finished goods and repair parts from Chennai. You will develop inventory plans, manage lifecycle stages, and drive KPIs like fill rate, inventory turns and working capital.

The ideal candidate has a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain/Logistics or Business Administration, 8+ years of production planning experience, SAP APO/PP-DS expertise, and strong communication, analytics, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Supply Chain/Logistics Management or Business Administration).
• 8+ years of Production Planning / Inventory Management experience within Supply Chain.
• Expert understanding of SAP APO/PP-DS and S&OP environments.
• Strong verbal and written communication, presentation and training skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and detail orientation.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).
• 5 days work from Office at Chennai.

Responsibilities

• Balance supply with demand for finished goods or repair parts.
• Develop lifecycle plans for specified product lines and identify key phases (introduction, growth, maturity, decline).
• Forecast future needs and plan for product design updates or phase-outs.
• Analyze performance metrics (costs, usage, ROI, demand trends) and track KPIs; report insights to leadership.
• Coordinate with Finance, Operations, Engineering, and Product Management to align lifecycle decisions.
• Identify inefficiencies across the lifecycle and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication skills

Analytical skills

Multitasking

Office presence Chennai

Education

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

Tools

SAP APO/PP-DS

Job description

Role & responsibilities

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

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

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

Preferred candidate profile

• 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.