Walk-in | Supply Chain Analyst

Tata Technologies; Pune District; Sur place; INR 600 000 - 900 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Tata Technologies is seeking a detail-oriented Planning Analyst - Supply Chain to support end-to-end planning in our Automotive/Powertrain domain. You will work across demand, supply, inventory and production planning to optimize availability and costs.

The ideal candidate has 3–8 years in supply chain planning, experience with automotive OEMs or suppliers, and strong analytics using SAP, Excel, and BI tools. This role is based in Pune, India, with on-site collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• 3 to 8 years of experience in Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, Material Planning, or Production Planning.
• Experience in Automotive, Powertrain, Components, or Manufacturing industry is mandatory.

Responsabilités

• Support end-to-end supply chain planning activities, including demand planning, supply planning, and inventory management.
• Develop and maintain production plans aligned with customer demand and business requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure optimal stock availability while minimizing excess inventory.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, procurement, logistics, and sales teams to ensure uninterrupted supply.
• Analyze demand trends, forecast accuracy, and supply constraints.
• Support monthly forecasting and S&OP processes.
• Identify risks and opportunities within the supply chain and recommend mitigation plans.
• Perform capacity planning and resource allocation analysis.
• Prepare and analyze supply chain KPIs, dashboards, and management reports.
• Monitor key metrics such as forecast accuracy, inventory turns, OTIF, stock availability, and service levels.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for supply chain disruptions and performance gaps.
• Generate data-driven insights to improve planning effectiveness and operational efficiency.
• Optimize inventory levels through effective planning and replenishment strategies.
• Collaborate with procurement teams to manage material availability and supplier performance.
• Monitor slow-moving, obsolete, and excess inventory and drive corrective actions.
• Support inventory optimization initiatives and working capital improvement projects.
• Drive process improvement initiatives using Lean principles and best practices.
• Identify opportunities for planning automation and digital transformation.
• Participate in supply chain excellence initiatives to improve planning accuracy and responsiveness.
• Support standardization of planning processes and reporting systems.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, Engineering, Quality, and Sales.
• Present planning performance updates and actionable insights to management.
• Work closely with stakeholders to resolve supply chain issues and improve operational performance.

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Outils

SAP (MM / PP / APO / IBP)

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Power BI / Tableau

ERP & Supply Chain Planning Systems

Data Analytics Tools

Description du poste

Job Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Planning Analyst - Supply Chain to support end-to-end supply chain planning activities within the Automotive/Powertrain business. The ideal candidate will have experience in demand planning, supply planning, inventory management, production planning, and supply chain analytics. This role requires strong analytical capabilities, cross-functional collaboration, and the ability to drive process improvements to enhance overall supply chain performance.

Key Responsibilities

Supply Chain Planning

• Support end-to-end supply chain planning activities, including demand planning, supply planning, and inventory management.
• Develop and maintain production plans aligned with customer demand and business requirements.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure optimal stock availability while minimizing excess inventory.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, procurement, logistics, and sales teams to ensure uninterrupted supply.

Demand & Supply Analysis

• Analyze demand trends, forecast accuracy, and supply constraints.
• Support monthly forecasting and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) processes.
• Identify risks and opportunities within the supply chain and recommend mitigation plans.
• Perform capacity planning and resource allocation analysis.

Data Analytics & Reporting

• Prepare and analyze supply chain KPIs, dashboards, and management reports.
• Monitor key metrics such as forecast accuracy, inventory turns, OTIF, stock availability, and service levels.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) for supply chain disruptions and performance gaps.
• Generate data-driven insights to improve planning effectiveness and operational efficiency.

Inventory & Material Planning

• Optimize inventory levels through effective planning and replenishment strategies.
• Collaborate with procurement teams to manage material availability and supplier performance.
• Monitor slow-moving, obsolete, and excess inventory and drive corrective actions.
• Support inventory optimization initiatives and working capital improvement projects.

Continuous Improvement

• Drive process improvement initiatives using Lean principles and best practices.
• Identify opportunities for planning automation and digital transformation.
• Participate in supply chain excellence initiatives to improve planning accuracy and responsiveness.
• Support standardization of planning processes and reporting systems.

Stakeholder Management

• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, Engineering, Quality, and Sales.
• Present planning performance updates and actionable insights to management.
• Work closely with stakeholders to resolve supply chain issues and improve operational performance.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, Operations Management, or related field.
• 3 to 8 years of experience in Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, Material Planning, or Production Planning.
• Experience in Automotive, Powertrain, Components, or Manufacturing industry is mandatory.

Required Skills

Supply Chain Skills

• Demand Planning
• Supply Planning
• Material Planning
• Production Planning
• Inventory Management
• Capacity Planning
• S&OP Process
• Forecasting & Demand Analysis
• Logistics Coordination

Analytical Skills

• Supply Chain Analytics
• KPI Management & Dashboarding
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Performance Monitoring
• Data Interpretation
• Trend Analysis
• Reporting & Business Insights

Tools & Systems

• SAP (MM / PP / APO / IBP preferred)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel
• Power BI / Tableau
• ERP & Supply Chain Planning Systems
• Data Analytics Tools

Soft Skills

• Strong Problem-Solving Skills
• Stakeholder Management
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Effective Communication
• Decision Making
• Project Coordination
• Continuous Improvement Mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Automotive OEMs, Tier-1 Suppliers, or Powertrain Manufacturing.
• Exposure to Demand Forecasting, Inventory Optimization, and Supply Chain Analytics.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement methodologies.
• Understanding of supply chain digitalization and planning automation tools.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Forecast Accuracy
• Inventory Turns
• OTIF (On-Time In-Full)
• Inventory Accuracy
• Material Availability
• Supply Plan Adherence
• Production Schedule Achievement
• Working Capital Optimization
• Customer Service Levels