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Consultant - Demand Planning

  • Full Time
  •  Hybrid - Bengaluru
  • 12 months
  • Project posted on: 5/08/2025
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Consultant - Demand Planning

  • Supply Management and Logistics
  • Production and supply planning
  • Supply management and logistics
  • Demand Planning and forecasting

Hybrid - Bengaluru, Bengaluru

Full Time

12 months

 5/08/2025

Assignment 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. The role supports supply chain continuity by turning operational data into actionable planning insights.

 

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 - 5 years to 8 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

About the Client

A leading global specialist in energy management and automation

Industry

Supply Chain & Logistics

Minimum Experience:

5+ years

Additional Skills:

  • Inventory Management
  • Supplier Coordination
  • Material Replenishment
  • MRP
  • Supply Planning
  • ERP (SAP)

No of open positions:

1

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