Supply Chain Planning Prof Junior

RHI Magnesita N.V.; Bhiwadi; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Permanent contract

Bonus

Learning opportunities

RHIM Academy LMS

Job summary

RHI Magnesita N.V. in India (Gujarat/nearby) is seeking a junior SCM Planning professional to drive supply planning, scenario planning, planning governance and analytics. You will work with leading planning platforms (o9, Kinaxis, SAP IBP) to convert complex demand and capacity data into actionable decisions.

The role emphasizes end-to-end planning, data visualization, and collaboration across functions. On-site position with a development path and learning opportunities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field.
• 3–5 years experience in Supply Chain Planning, IBP/S&OP, Production Planning or Logistics.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of o9 Solutions, Kinaxis, SAP IBP or equivalent platforms.
• Strong understanding of S&OP, MRP, Capacity Planning and Inventory Planning.
• Experience in scenario planning and data-driven decision modeling.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, Power BI and data visualization.
• Strong understanding of SAP S/4HANA/SAP HANA and ERP systems.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end S&OP cycle across Demand, Supply, Inventory and Capacity.
• Coordinate with Sales, Operations, Procurement, Manufacturing, Finance and Logistics teams.
• Develop a single, aligned view of Demand vs Supply vs Inventory vs Capacity.
• Identify supply-demand gaps, risks, constraints and opportunities.
• Prepare management-level recommendations and escalation points.

Skills

SCM Planning

S&OP

Excel

Power BI

ERP SAP

Stakeholder Mgmt

What-if Analysis

Data Visualization

Education

Bachelors in SCM

Tools

o9 Solutions

Kinaxis

SAP IBP

SAP S/4HANA

Job description

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Supply Chain Planning Prof Junior

Fully On-Site

Full time

Position based in: GGN

Start Date: Sep 2026

About You

We are seeking an experienced, proactive and highly analytical SCM Planning Professional Juniorto drive Supply Planning, Scenario Planning, Planning governance and Supply Chain Analytics.

The ideal candidate will have strong experience in advanced planning platforms such as o9 Solutions, Kinaxis, SAP IBP or similar digital supply chain planning tools, with the ability to convert complex demand, supply, capacity, inventory and logistics information into actionable business decisions.

Qualifications & Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Logistics or a related field.
• 3-5 years Experience in Supply Chain Planning, Supply Planning, IBP/S&OP, Production Planning or Logistics.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of o9 Solutions, Kinaxis, SAP IBP or equivalent advanced planning platforms.
• Strong understanding of Supply Planning, MRP, Capacity Planning, Inventory Planning and S&OP/IBP.
• Experience in Scenario Planning / What-if Analysis and supply chain decision modelling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel, Power BI and data visualization.
• Strong understanding of ERP/planning systems such as SAP S/4HANA/SAP HANA.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills.

Key Responsibilities

1. Supply Planning S&OP

• Lead the end-to-end S&OP cycle across Demand, Supply, Inventory, Capacity and Financial planning.
• Coordinate with Sales, Operations, Procurement, Manufacturing, Finance and Logistics teams.
• Develop a single, aligned view of Demand vs Supply vs Inventory vs Capacity.
• Identify supply-demand gaps, risks, constraints and opportunities.
• Prepare management-level recommendations and escalation points.

2. Supply Planning

• Develop and maintain short-, medium- and long-term supply plans based on demand, inventory targets, production capacity and material availability.
• Optimize production allocation across plants considering:
• Capacity
• Cost
• Transportation constraints
• Identify bottlenecks and develop mitigation plans.
• Coordinate with Production, Procurement and Logistics to ensure supply continuity.
• Drive inventory balancing across plants, warehouses and distribution locations.
• Support Make-or-Buy, production allocation and network optimization decisions.
• Monitor supply plan adherence and take corrective actions.

3. o9 / Kinaxis / Advanced Planning

• Utilize o9 Solutions, Kinaxis, SAP IBP or equivalent platforms to improve end-to-end supply chain planning.
• Develop planning models, scenarios and simulations to support business decisions.
• Drive effective use of:
• Demand Planning
• Supply Planning
• Capacity Planning
• Inventory Optimization
• Allocation Planning
• Exception Management
• Network Planning
• Improve planner productivity through system-driven exceptions and alerts.
• Ensure planning parameters and master data are accurate and fit for purpose.
• Drive adoption of digital planning tools across SCM.
• Develop what-if scenarios to evaluate the impact of changing business conditions.
• Demand increase/decrease
• Plant capacity constraints
• Raw-material shortages
• Inventory policy changes
• Transportation constraints
• New product introduction
• Network changes
• Quantify the impact of each scenario on service, inventory, cost, capacity and working capital.
• Present scenario recommendations to management and support faster decision-making.
• Establish a structured “Plan A / Plan B / Plan C” approach for major supply risks.

5. Supply Chain Analytics & Data Visualization

• Develop advanced SCM dashboards using Power BI, Excel and planning-system data.
• Analyze:
• Demand vs Supply
• Capacity
• Production
• Supply chain cost
• Identify trends, exceptions and root causes.
• Convert data into clear management insights and actions.
• Establish standardized KPI definitions and reporting governance.
• Develop automated and exception-based reporting.

6. KPI & Performance Management

Drive and monitor key SCM KPIs including:

Supply Planning

• Supply Plan Adherence
• Production Plan Adherence
• Capacity Utilization
• Schedule Adherence

Customer Service

• OTIF
• On-Time Delivery
• Fill Rate
• Customer Order Cycle Time

Business

• Working Capital
• Supply Chain Cost
• Service vs Cost Optimization

What we bring to the table

• Permanent contract with a competitive package (incl. bonus)
• Dedicated development path and continuous learning opportunities (e.g. RHIM Academy LMS, the full LinkedIn Learning catalog, Internal Mentoring Program).
• Flat hierarchies and short decision-making processes.
• Possibility of business trips abroad (based on organizational needs & requirements).
• Various social benefits such as Group Medical/ Group Personal Accident/ Group Term Insurance, Mobile Handset/Mobile Bill Reimbursement, etc.

At RHI Magnesita everyone is welcome and encouraged to apply. We evaluate applications based on required qualifications and regardless of gender identity, nationality, ethnic origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, marital or partnership status. At RHI Magnesita we appreciate the value of diverse teams.

About RHI Magnesita

We are the acknowledged technology leader in the refractory industry. Our company is defined by people. We are committed to diversity and know that multiple approaches, perspectives and backgrounds fuel creativity and innovation. It is our aspiration to build a workplace culture where everyone feels valued, engages, and can enjoy a truly inclusive environment and the diverse voices of our employees are heard. We foster a collaborative culture that cherishes ideas and determination to add value for our customers. Our leadership style encourages open-mindedness, reliability, pragmatism, and innovation.