Supply Planning Lead

ExxonMobil; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Retirement benefits

Relocation program

Workplace flexibility policy

Annual vacations

Job summary

ExxonMobil in Bengaluru is seeking a Senior S&OP Supply Planning Lead to own the balance of supply and demand for solids products, coordinating cross-functional SNP processes and integrating with Sales, Marketing and Manufacturing.

You will drive monthly S&OP reviews, optimize production schedules, and ensure master data accuracy while leading regional teams to align supply with demand and inventory targets.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with SAP IBP and APO; ability to learn quickly if not experienced
• Strong analytical skills with Excel and PowerPoint
• Demonstrated leadership and ability to influence change
• Ability to manage high volumes of work in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Manage supply and demand balances for specified products and lead SNP processes
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to maintain global S&D balance and optimize asset use
• Lead monthly S&OP reviews with Supply Chain, Marketing, Sales and Manufacturing
• Ensure master data accuracy and alignment of production schedules with demand and inventory targets
• Develop and implement inventory optimization and production planning improvements

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Business acumen

Communication

Tools

SAP IBP

APO

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Supply Chain Capability Connect 2026 - S&OP Supply Planning Lead

About us

For well over a century, ExxonMobil has been at the heart of creating and growing a modern world. We embrace the power and promise of technology, pushing the boundaries of what's possible. For billions around the world, lives are better and last longer because of the innovative problem solving and reliable energy we provide. And when it comes to developing industrial solutions to reduce carbon emissions, ExxonMobil is truly the leader. We don't stop at "good enough." We are committed to doing what's right, even if it's difficult or unpopular. We hold ourselves to high standards, challenge what's possible and invest in innovation to meet society's critical needs. Real change begins with bold questions, drive, and ambition. Here, your talent, determination and contributions shape how far you'll go and the impact you'll make along the way. Our future success depends on exceptional people. We invest in developing talent through meaningful work, challenging assignments, mentorship, and experiences that help build the next generation of leaders.

Our Culture We are uniquely ExxonMobil. Integrity, care, excellence, resilience and courage, these core values determine how we work every day. At ExxonMobil, our values aren't just words— they're how we show up, focused on delivering the right answer, the right way, every day.

ExxonMobil’s affiliates in India ExxonMobil’s affiliates have offices in India in Bengaluru, Mumbai and the National Capital Region. ExxonMobil’s affiliates in India supporting the Product Solutions business engage in the marketing, sales and distribution of performance as well as specialty products across chemicals and lubricants businesses. The India planning teams are also embedded with global business units for business planning and analytics. ExxonMobil’s LNG affiliate in India supporting the upstream business provides consultant services for other ExxonMobil upstream affiliates and conducts LNG market-development activities. The Global Business Center - Technology Center provides a range of technical and business support services for ExxonMobil’s operations around the globe. ExxonMobil strives to make a positive contribution to the communities where we operate and its affiliates support a range of education, health and community-building programs in India. Read more about our Corporate Responsibility Framework . To know more about ExxonMobil in India, visit ExxonMobil India and the Energy Factor India.

What will you do

• Responsible for supply and demand balances for specified solids products, plus back-up for specified others
• Conduct Supply-Demand balancing process: Coordinate cross functional team in maintaining the global supply/demand balance on Asset Production Lines, grade/packaging combinations, and numerous supply points
• Perform Supply/Demand balancing tasks (APO SNP module)
• Collaborate with the Sales Demand Analyst/Planner and field Sales personnel to develop accurate demand forecasts
• Work with Product Management and Sales to analyze and evaluate requests for additional demand and changes on production assets
• Review feed and supply resource capacity
• Balance supply and demand plan capabilities
• Release balanced sales plan
• Agree and publish final sales plan to all regional stakeholders
• Maintain Supply/Demand balances
• Conduct monthly Supply/Demand S&OP review meeting (Supply Chain, Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing)
• Resolve supply issues including allocation product to markets served
• Lead Quick Response Teams (QRT) to assist in the proactive management supply, quality and logistical issues and to mitigate customer impacts
• Develop and facilitate the annual Corporate Plan for inventory targets, discretionary builds and supply/demand balances
• Ensure master data accuracy and maintenance
• Work with Manufacturing facilities to optimize production schedule
• Set priorities for production schedule development and changes
• Faciliate monthly Run Plan process: conduct analysis and prepare/present detailed communication package to align the cross functional organization on the S/D balance, commercial signals, and outlooks for production, forecast, sales and inventory
• Align manufacturing capability with sales demand while working to optimize inventory levels
• Assist prioritization of production in case of feed supply issues
• Participates to structural improve initiatives (cycle optimization, production wheel optimization, inventory target optimization etc)
• Set up production year plan for each production line on product family-level in agreement with Site SC and Manufacturing Support Demand Management Process
• Point of contact for volume management specialists, replenisher team, and sales on availability issues
• Set supply indicators to support order inflow management by sales
• Approve over and non-forecasted orders
• Define APO allocation strategy and agree allocation levels on a monthly basis
• Monitor order inflow versus forecast; review anomalies with sales
• Define APO allocation strategy
• Ensure proactive communication with Business stakeholders in case of Supply Issues
• Coordinate with Logistics teams in case of impactful changes in Supply network
• Facilitate Inventory Management processes: Act as lead for achieving inventory targets, including management of aged, non-prime and surplus inventories for given product family
• Set and review EIO/APO/IBP targets for all SKUs within scope
• Review and adjust system generated targets
• Adjust/refine calculation parameters to increase accuracy over time
• Coordinate annual inventory target review with Business Team during corporate plan
• Coordinate annual SKU rationalization exercise with Product Management, Sales and Site SC
• Contribute to Supply Chain Improvement Initiatives
• Identify/lead/coordinate APO/IBP improvement efforts
• Contribute to Supply Chain optimization initiatives
• Participate in Demand and or Supply Planning related networks
• Participate in Business Segment Team meetings and initiatives as needed
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve SPE
• Identify S&OP related master data needs and participate in master data maintenance

About You Skills and Qualifications

• Familiarity with SAP IBP and APO - if no experience, ability to learn quickly
• Good analytical skills with a fluent knowledge of Excel and Power point
• Ability to drive functional excellence through a willingness to aggressively pursue new and creative approaches to resolve problems
• Demonstrated sound business judgment, decision making skills, customer focus and strong GI mindset
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills (either formal or informal) and ability to create ownership and commitment to the organization's purpose
• Demonstrated ability to influence and promote change to achieve desired results
• Ability to handle a high volume of work in a fast paced environment

Key Interfaces

• Regional Sales and Demand Planners
• Marketing - Product Managers, Planners
• Manufacturing - Technical leader, Quality, Operations SLS/Managers
• Site Supply Chain – Production Scheduler, Logistics Planning, Raw material planner
• Basic Chemicals – Feed Materials Planner
• Customer Service - CAS in case escalation needed on ATP issues
• Replenisher Team

Development Opportunities

• Exposure to senior business management, regional sales teams processes and tools
• Supply Chain activity involvement with business units
• Insight into P&R products, markets and key business processes
• Insight into global PE supply chain
• Occasional travel to Manufacturing Site meetings and Asset Business Team Meetings

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.

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Experience Level

Senior Level