Supply Chain Planning Supervisor

ExxonMobil India Careers; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Retirement benefits

Relocation program

Training and development program

Workplace flexibility

Job summary

ExxonMobil India Careers is seeking a seasoned supply chain planning leader to drive mid-to-long term production master planning and optimize lubricant manufacturing efficiency. You will coordinate production, S&OP, logistics, and IT teams, monitor KPIs, and implement improvements across SAP IBP, Tableau/Power BI, and advanced analytics tools.

You will mentor staff, manage complex projects, and ensure adherence to governance and risk controls while advancing cost effectiveness and service levels

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Operations Research (or related fields such as Applied Mathematics/Statistics).
• 5+ years relevant work experience in supply chain network or supplier management.
• Experience supporting supply chain activities for large scale operations preferred (Oil & Gas and FMCG).
• Understand Supply Chain Fundamentals and Supply & Demand Principles.
• Proficient in SAP Systems and MS Excel knowledge is critical.
• Supervisory experience
• Project Management experience
• Supplier Management experience
• Strong command of written and spoken English
• Ability to work independently and without direct supervision
• Function effectively in a team environment, including virtual environments
• Strong judgment and decision-making
• Strong persuasion, communication skills and influence without direct authority
• Experience in supply planning roles in Chemical, FMCG, CPG, Manufacturing, E‑Commerce preferred
• Experienced in petrochemical production/manufacturing process preferred
• 3+ years relevant supervisory experience in supply chain network
• Experience in project management and complex coordination
• Experience in conducting analyses and providing data‑driven recommendations for S&OP processes
• Experience in network, product flow optimization, deployment/replenishment planning for large scale supply chain (Oil & Gas/FMCG/CPG)
• Experienced with SAP IBP/APO, Blue Yonder, Kinaxis
• Tableau and/or Power BI for visualization
• Power Query, Excel
• Knowledge of R and/or Python for scripting is preferred
• Strong performer with ability to prioritize work strategically and independently while also functioning in a global, virtual team
• Proven self-starter with collaboration and influence management skills
• Strong communication skills (written and verbal)
• Experience with petrochemical manufacturing background

Responsibilities

• Accountable for ensuring production plans and material purchasing align with business objectives.
• Lead the team to implement new processes, technologies, and policies to ensure best practices.
• Collaborate with S&OP, logistics, manufacturing, and IT teams for alignment and integration of plans.
• Track production progress, resolve bottlenecks, and communicate changes to stakeholders.
• Mentor team members and promote continuous improvement culture.
• Prepare and present detailed reports on project progress to senior management.
• Drive planning and scheduling teams to deliver measurable results and support transformation goals.

Job description

What Role You Will Play In Our Team

• Accountable for ensuring production plans and material purchasing are executed to ensure efficient, cost-effective, and reliable production aligned with business objectives and capabilities
• Responsible for ensuring development and maintenance of production master plan for medium to long term to meet customer demands and optimize manufacturing efficiency for lubricant products
• Responsible to support and drive planning and scheduling teams to deliver measurable results and support organizational supply chain transformation goals
• Proactively drives close coordination between production, S&OP and other stakeholders teams to ensure timely delivery of plans, efficient resource use, and inventory control
• Coordinate, communicate, and align teams
• Ensure all team's plans are implemented in a timely and effective manner on a daily basis to support the efficient running of the business
• Lead the teams to implement new processes, technologies, and policies as necessary to ensure best practices are followed
• Collaborate with S&OP, logistics, manufacturing, and IT teams to ensure alignment and integration of plans
• Track production progress, resolve bottlenecks, and communicate any changes to stakeholders
• Track the measurement of team KPIs and work towards their continuous improvement
• Maintain accurate records and documentation of the production and purchasing process and ensure planning system parameters are maintained
• Support supply chain activities for cross‑functional projects to drive product/customer changes, enhance supply chain capabilities and efficiency, reduce costs, and improve service levels ensuring alignment with supply chain/business objectives and compliance standards
• Promote a culture of continuous improvement by mentoring team members and sharing best practices
• Support S&OP and S&OE processes directly interacting in the process and through the team
• Work with the S&OP Manager to set overall network strategy and direction
• Work with the Regional Supply Managers to understand raw material supply and prioritize initiatives with Marketing Product Management and other stakeholders
• Work with Supply Chain capability teams and specialists to understand capabilities and gaps in operations and determine opportunities for continuous improvement
• Work closely with Regional Demand Planners and participate in the relevant S&OP to facilitate the execution of the plan
• Lead the team to continuously improve the operation of the Supply Chain in the Region, and to initiate, manage, and close critical projects
• Ensure all activities conform to the expectations set forth in the Brand and Controls Frameworks
• Ensure BCP setup is in place to cover for backup eventualities
• Execute strategic change initiatives
• Identify, develop, and execute supply chain improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, cost‑effectiveness, and performance where possible
• Analyze current supply chain processes, identify gaps, and recommend solutions using best practices (e.g., Lean, Six Sigma)
• Analyze supply chain capability and gaps, coordinate aligned changes to support overall business and supply chain objectives
• Conduct risk assessments and develop contingency plans to mitigate supply chain disruptions
• Stay current with industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies
• Prepare and present detailed reports on project progress and results to senior management

Skills and Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Operations Research (or related fields such as Applied Mathematics/Statistics)
• 5+ years relevant work experience in supply chain network or supplier management
• Experience supporting supply chain activities for large scale operations preferred (particularly in Oil & Gas and FMCG)
• Understand Supply Chain Fundamentals and Supply & Demand Principles
• Proficient in SAP Systems and MS Excel knowledge is critical
• Supervisory experience
• Project Management experience
• Supplier Management experience
• Strong command of written and spoken English
• Ability to work independently and without direct supervision
• Function effectively in a team environment, including virtual environments is critical
• Strong judgment, including ability to make quality decisions
• Strong persuasion, communication skills and influence without direct authority
• Experience in supply planning roles in Chemical, FMCG, CPG, Manufacturing, E‑Commerce preferred
• Experienced in petrochemical production/manufacturing process preferred
• 3+ years relevant supervisory experience in supply chain network
• Experience in project management and complex coordination as well as production planning
• Experience in conducting analyses and providing data‑driven recommendations for S&OP processes
• Experience in network, product flow optimization, deployment/replenishment planning for large scale supply chain (particularly Oil & Gas/FMCG/CPG)
• Experienced in conducting analyses and providing recommendations for supply planning problems using
  • SAP IBP/APO, Blue Yonder, Kinaxis
  • Tableau and/or Power BI for visualization
  • Power Query, Excel
  • Knowledge of R and/or Python for scripting is preferred
• Strong performer with ability to prioritize work strategically and independently while also functioning well within a global, virtual team
• Proven self‑starter with strong collaboration and influence management skills able to work effectively with all levels of the organization
• Strong communication skills (both written and verbal)
• Experienced in project management and complex coordination
• Experienced with petrochemical manufacturing background
• Perseverant and resilient in the pursuit of objectives, willing to take on new challenges
• Improvement mindset able to anticipate future opportunities and adept at evaluating new opportunities objectively
• Strong project management skills
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, including conceptual capabilities
• Strong and effective interpersonal skills

Your Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Medical plans, maternity leave and benefits, life, accidental death and dismemberment benefits
• Retirement benefits
• Global networking & cross‑functional opportunities
• Annual vacations & holidays
• Day care assistance program
• Training and development program
• Tuition assistance program
• Workplace flexibility policy
• Relocation program
• Transportation facility

EEO Statement

ExxonMobil is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, or disability status.