Flexing It®
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flexingit.com
Job details:
Our client, a global leader in energy management and automation, is hiring a Consultant - Demand Planning to drive material availability through effective MRP execution, supplier coordination, and inventory control.
Key Responsibilities;
• Run Distribution Requirement Planning process on its perimeter.
• Define and update stock parameters to achieve service level objectives while optimizing inventory level.
• Manage the purchase order portfolio, analyze stock discrepancies and perform adjustments.
Main Activities;
• Ensure MRP (Demand vs Resource balancing) is executed in ERP and used as an input to drive replenishment.
• PR to PO conversion through ERP batch job (Ensure IG flow of PR to PO is completely automated) at Vendor - Material Level and aligned to forecast.
• Action on MRP Exceptions (SAP example: MD06) and work with suppliers to advise / expedite the deliveries.
• Manage Customer Requests Workflows
• Record the Purchase Orders Acknowledgement, Advance Shipping Notification in ERP and manage invoice discrepancy if any.
• Ensure the stock is available by analyzing and taking right actions to keep the Upstream Back Order Lines, Downstream Back Order Lines, Pre-Shortage, Shortage, Stock Coverage and Stock Health under control.
• Define default transportation mode by using Air/Sea Tool and go through the workflow in case of transportation mode change.
• Be primary contact of the suppliers and work closely with:
-Downstream Planning Leader for right prioritization in Production Scheduling and Queue Management
-Upstream Planning Leader for forecast validation before submission to suppliers and recurrent or structural issues
-Supply & Inventory Planner in case of any MRP Parameter Optimization
-Warehouse to support Stock Discrepancy analysis and corrections if any.
Transportation / Logistics team to track the shipments.
• Actively participate in SIM2
• Be Key-User of the SC&P Domain (SCM)
Qualifications - External
B.E., (EEE/ Mech) with relevant experience in Planning
Experience - 2 years to 5 years
Skills Required
- Strong understanding of MRP processes and ERP systems (preferably SAP)
- Experience in material replenishment, demand vs. resource planning, and inventory optimization
- Proficiency in supply chain coordination across procurement, logistics, and warehousing
- Ability to manage supplier relationships and drive on-time delivery performance
- Analytical skills to interpret operational data and implement planning insights
- Familiarity with transportation planning and shipment tracking
- Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills
- Attention to detail with a focus on process accuracy and service level achievement
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