Supply Chain Optimization Manager

As a manager in Supply Chain team, you would contribute as subject matter expertise (SME) across mentioned areas below: S&OP - Perform current state assessments and develop future state S&OP designs - Manage and lead monthly S&OP cycles – Demand, Supply, Pre-S&OP, and S&OP - Create MIS and insight decks for regional/global S&OP reviews - Monitor gaps vs. plan, raise escalations, and manage resolutions through collaboration with cross-functional teams (commercial, supply, finance, strategy) Product/ Portfolio Planning - Coordinate phase-in/phase-out activities with marketing, supply, and manufacturing teams - Lead portfolio rationalization and health analysis;
implement segmentation-based forecasting and fulfilment strategies - Analyse KPIs related to revenue, margin per SKU, and stock reduction opportunities - Work across the product development lifecycle process Demand Planning - Strong experience in end-to-end demand planning including Process design, data analysis, stat forecast modelling, consensus forecast etc. - Perform demand pattern analysis and segmentation to develop right forecasting strategy - Deep understanding and hands-on experience of building statistical and machine learning forecasting models, algorithms and drivers for generating forecast - Experience in forecast aggregation / disaggregation at different levels, consensus forecast planning, calculating and monitoring key forecast metrics Supply Planning - Drive end-to-end fulfilment and replenishment execution, including master data validation, BOM setup, and planning parameter alignment - Execute capacity planning (RCCP), Master scheduling (MPS), Material planning (MRP), and production scheduling across sites, coordinate for inputs and escalation management - Optimize mid- and near-term supply plans through what-if simulations, volume allocation, changeover reduction, and sequencing strategies - Track and report key supply KPIs such as plan adherence, capacity utilization, and changeover performance for continuous improvement Inventory Planning - Establish Inventory baseline, and perform assortment, product classification and ageing analysis - Calculate inventory targets based on different stock components (e.G. Safety stock, Cycle stock, Reorder point) and key associated drivers (e.G. Lead time, Forecast accuracy etc.) - Perform current state analysis and develop future state process design - Identify short-term and long-term opportunities based on calculated targets vs baseline - Hands on experience in Implementing identified opportunities to draw down inventory and realize value Note: The expectation is not extensive hands-on across all areas, but a blend of process understanding and functional exposure / hands-on aligned with the role’s focus Qualifications ▪ Minimum of 6-10 years of experience in Supply chain planning, consulting, or process improvement experience ▪ Previous advisory experience from a top-tier strategy firm, leading specialist, niche advisory firm, or Big-4 consultancy preferred ▪ Bachelor’s degree in engineering or a related field ▪ MBA / master’s degree in supply chain & Operations Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field ▪ Strong storyboarding skills to translate operational insights into impactful client presentations ▪ Excellent communication and interpersonal skills with high motivation to learn and grow ▪ Ability to simultaneously work on several projects and effectively manage deadlines ▪ Experience in KPI tracking (Forecast accuracy, Bias, Capacity utilization, Plan Adherence, changeover optimization, Invt turns etc.) and performance dashboards ▪ Strong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder engagement experience (product, demand, manufacturing, logistics, etc.) ▪ Hands-on experience with planning optimization tools (e.G., Kinaxis, 09, BY etc.) is preferred ▪ Detail-oriented and possess strong organizational skills to excel in a deadline-driven environment ▪ Operational experience in running end-to-end S&OP cycles, exposure to business KPIs and leadership reviews ▪ Hands-on with cross-functional cadence & stakeholder management ▪ Excellent fact-gathering and analytical skills, including business process mapping and quantitative analysis ▪ Tools knowledge on Alteryx, Power BI, python, Linear programming platforms, etc. would be a big plus ▪ APICS CSCP, CPIM, CLTD certifications would be a plus