Supply Chain Planner

3M India Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

3M India Limited seeks a Supply Planner to manage finished goods planning for the assigned portfolio, ensuring target service levels within inventory and cost objectives.

You will work with imports, warehouse, customer service and Demand Planners to align supply plans, monitor receipts, and drive OTIF and inventory metrics. Strong analytics and cross-functional collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• MBA or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations and/or Business
• 3–5 years of experience in supply chain operations
• Experience in Supply Planning and Inventory Management
• Proficiency in Supply Chain principles and S&OP
• Preferred knowledge of LLS methodologies and SAP system skills

Responsibilities

• Plan finished goods replenishment based on demand forecasts and execute purchases
• Maintain master data in systems and define planning parameters
• Identify and resolve supply exceptions by expediting POs and reallocating inventory
• Collaborate with imports, warehouse and customer service to meet daily order fill rates
• Work with Demand Planners and Manufacturing to resolve demand-supply constraints
• Monitor receipts and transfers to ensure on-time delivery according to inventory plan
• Communicate supply status and risks, lead issue resolution for supply continuity
• Drive OTIF, back orders, inventory and obsolescence metrics
• Participate actively in S&OP and new product launches

Skills

Analytical skills

Sense of urgency

Multi-tasking

Communication skills

Team player

Problem solving

Education

MBA in Supply Chain

Bachelor in Supply Chain/Operations/Business

Tools

SAP

Job description

Supply Planner 3M has a long-standing reputation as a company committed to innovation. We provide the freedom to explore and encourage curiosity and creativity. We gain new insight from diverse thinking, and take risks on new ideas. Here, you can apply your talent in bold ways that matter.

Job Description

• The Supply Planner will be responsible in Finished Goods planning for assigned business portfolio to achieve target service level within inventory and cost objectives.
• He/ she will be part of a high-performance team driving growth in the country and region through competency and capabilities of Supply Chain professionalism.
• Determine the replenishment needs based on demand forecasts and execute timely purchases to the plan.
• Define planning parameters, maintain master data in system and manage supply variabilities.
• Identify and resolve supply exceptions by expediting purchase orders, re-allocating existing inventory and establishing safety stock parameters.
• Work closely with imports, warehouse and customer service to ensure target order fill rates are being met for daily customer orders.
• Work closely with Demand Planners and Manufacturing team to resolve demand & supply related constraints.
• Monitor receipts and transfers ensuring timely delivery and availability of product as well as in accordance with inventory plan.
• Ensure aligned inventory strategies are incorporated into updated supply plans.
• Proactively communicate supply status and potential risks while leading issue resolution to ensure supply continuity.
• Conduct root cause analysis of KPI and identify/drive improvement plans.
• Drive OTIF, Back Order, Finished Goods Inventory and Obsolescence metrics.
• Drive and active participations in S&OP and New product launch.

Key Qualifications

• Strong analytical skills, meticulous with strong eye for business and customer focus.
• Strong sense of urgency to resolve issues.
• Able to work efficiently under pressure and multi-tasks.
• Demonstrate initiative, adaptability and problem-solving skills in an ambiguous and dynamic environment.
• Team player with excellent communication skills.
• Education and Experience: MBA or Bachelor Degree in Supply Chain, Operations and/or Business. Minimum 3-5 years of experience in supply chain operations.
• Experience in Supply Planning and Inventory Management.
• Proficiency in Supply Chain principles and a broad understanding of S&OP.
• Preferred knowledge of LLS methodologies, SAP system skills.

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