As SC Excellence Manager, you will lead the transformation of the client’s supply chain planning ecosystem across Production Planning, Supply Planning, Distribution Planning and Procurement Planning. This involves driving automation, digitization, and standardization of planning processes. The role is instrumental in realizing Client’s ambition of building a digitally intelligent, responsive, and sustainable supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

Transformation Leadership & Strategy

Define the transformation vision and roadmap for the planning function aligned with business growth and efficiency goals. Translate strategic goals into executable project charters with clear milestones, scope, and business benefits. Act as a key advisor to CXOs and BU heads on supply chain modernization and digital maturity.

 

Planning Process Automation & System Implementation

a. Production Planning

Lead rollout of automated capacity planning models aligned with factory realities and line-level constraints. Enable production scenario simulation and visual factory planning using digital twins and advanced algorithms. Introduce simulation capabilities for evaluating what-if production scenarios.

b. Supply Planning

Automate master supply planning processes including netting logic, inventory rebalancing, and capacity levelling. Deploy multi-echelon inventory optimization and safety stock algorithms. Enable dynamic supply-demand reconciliation through integrated S&OP or IBP platforms.

c. Distribution Planning

Standardize and automate DRP logic using tools like o9. Improve responsiveness through integrated planning with sales and logistics. Optimize deployment logic based on transportation lead times, route efficiency, and shelf life.

d. Procurement Planning

Drive automation of PR/PO generation and MRP outputs for both direct and indirect categories. Integrate supplier collaboration tools for proactive planning, risk visibility, and lead-time management. Build supplier scheduling capabilities using collaborative forecasting and VMI principles. Deploy tools for risk-adjusted procurement planning incorporating MOQ, LT, and buffer strategies.

Integrated Planning Enablement

Act Lead internal and external stakeholders in implementing an integrated planning tool across planning functions. Responsible for design, development, and implementation of system/process solutions for integrated planning. Ensure accurate master and transactional data inputs to enable optimal tool performance. Build SOPs for current and future-state supply chain processes and strategies. Act as the supply chain interface to the Business Transformation team, driving alignment and project execution. Develop and maintain reports, dashboards, and tools to track performance and provide insights at all organizational levels.

 

Technology Enablement & Data Governance

Act as business lead for implementation of planning systems such as o9, SAP IBP, Kinaxis, or Blue Yonder. Collaborate with IT to define data architecture, master data standards, and API-based integration with ERPs (SAP, Oracle). Ensure high data quality and governance frameworks are established and adhered to. Define and implement master data governance, ensuring accuracy across BOMs, planning parameters, and supplier data.

 

Stakeholder & Change Management

Create buy-in from diverse stakeholders across India and international markets through structured communication and change plans. Build functional capability among planners through training, playbooks, and digital upskilling programs.

 

Program Management

Lead cross-functional transformation projects using structured methodologies (Agile/Waterfall). Track project health, budgets, resource allocation, and post-implementation KPIs. Coordinate UATs, solution walkthroughs, and end-user training sessions.

 

Change Management & Capability Building

Identify change champions and super-users across business units. Design structured training programs, SOPs, and knowledge documentation for new systems/processes. Drive cultural shift towards data-driven and exception-based planning.

 

Governance, Measurement, and Continuous Improvement

Establish planning performance dashboards and governance cadence with stakeholders. Define KPIs and governance structures to ensure sustained performance (e.g., OTIF, inventory days, forecast adherence). Establish and scale agile ways of working to iterate improvements post go-live.

 

Educational Qualification:

B.E./B.Tech – preferably in Mechanical, Industrial, or Production Engineering MBA/PGDM from reputed institute with specialization in Operations/Supply Chain Minimum 12–18 years of experience, with at least 5 years in leading transformation or digital planning roles APICS (CPIM/CSCP), PMP, or Six Sigma Green/Black Belt preferred

 

Experience:

Minimum 4–6 years of supply chain experience with strong exposure to systems implementation, process excellence, and analytics OR 3–5 years of consulting experience in supply chain management, preferably with large enterprise clients

 

Skills:

Industry/Consulting Experience:  4–6 years of supply chain experience with strong exposure to systems implementation, process excellence, and analytics  3–5 years of consulting experience in supply chain management, preferably with large enterprise clients  Platform Expertise: Deep experience with platforms like o9, Kinaxis, Anaplan, SAP IBP, Blue Yonder  Analytical & Technical Skills:  Strong problem-solving and modeling skills, with business acumen to draw insights from large datasets  Proficient in analytics and BI tools: Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SAP BO  Communication & Influence:  Strong verbal and written communication skills  Ability to influence and collaborate across levels and geographies  Domain Advantage: Prior experience in FMCG, Retail, or similar CPG industry preferred