Website:
saaconsulting.co.in
Job details:
Hiring | Head – Demand & Supply Planning
We are looking for an experienced Head – Demand & Supply Planning to lead end-to-end planning operations for a leading manufacturing organization.
This is a strategic leadership role responsible for driving demand planning, supply planning, S&OP/IBP, inventory optimization, customer service, and cross-functional alignment across multiple manufacturing locations.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead the organization's Demand & Supply Planning function.
- Drive the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) / Integrated Business Planning (IBP) process.
- Develop accurate demand forecasts and optimize inventory across the supply chain.
- Coordinate with Sales, Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, and Finance to ensure seamless planning and execution.
- Drive supply planning across multiple manufacturing plants and contract manufacturing locations.
- Monitor and improve forecast accuracy, inventory turns, service levels, and other supply chain KPIs.
- Lead order management, customer service, and inbound logistics functions.
- Drive continuous improvement, process excellence, and digital transformation initiatives within Supply Chain.
- Build and mentor a high-performing planning team while collaborating with senior business leaders.
Ideal Candidate Profile
- 15–22 years of experience in Supply Chain Planning within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong expertise in:
- Demand Planning
- Supply Planning
- S&OP / SIOP
- Integrated Business Planning (IBP)
- Inventory Planning
- Forecasting & Demand Analytics
- Supply Chain Planning
- Hands-on experience with planning tools such as SAP IBP, SAP APO, Oracle SCM, Kinaxis, Blue Yonder/JDA, o9 Solutions, or similar platforms.
- Strong analytical and stakeholder management skills with the ability to work across Sales, Operations, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Finance.
- Experience leading large cross-functional teams and driving business transformation initiatives is highly desirable.
Location
Chennai
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