About the Company

Our client is a leading Indian multinational in the consumer products space, with a legacy of over a century and operations across global markets. The company is undergoing a significant digital transformation journey and is building a future-ready, sustainable, and tech-enabled supply chain.

About the Role

This is a high-impact, strategic role to lead supply chain transformation across production, supply, distribution, and procurement planning. The role focuses on driving automation, digitization, and standardization to enable a responsive and intelligent planning ecosystem. You will collaborate with cross-functional leaders, influence CXO-level decisions, and be a key enabler of the organization’s digital supply chain ambition.

Key Responsibilities

Transformation Strategy

• Define planning transformation vision and roadmap aligned to growth and efficiency goals

• Translate strategic objectives into project charters with milestones and ROI metrics

• Act as advisor to leadership on supply chain digital maturity

Planning Process Automation & System Implementation

• Drive automation in production, supply, distribution, and procurement planning

• Implement simulation capabilities and digital twins for scenario modeling

• Enable S&OP/IBP frameworks and integrate planning across functions

• Lead deployment of tools for safety stock optimization, PR/PO automation, and supplier collaboration

Integrated Planning & Technology Enablement

• Lead design and implementation of integrated planning platforms (e.g., o9, SAP IBP, Kinaxis)

• Ensure system readiness via accurate data, strong process documentation, and change enablement

• Collaborate with IT to define data architecture, APIs, and ERP integrations

• Champion master data governance across planning parameters

Stakeholder Management & Capability Building

• Influence internal and global stakeholders across supply chain, business, and IT

• Create digital training programs, SOPs, and planner upskilling initiatives

• Lead UAT, system rollouts, and knowledge transfer sessions

Program Management & Continuous Improvement

• Lead cross-functional transformation projects using Agile/Waterfall

• Monitor project health, budget adherence, and post go-live KPIs

• Establish performance dashboards and continuous improvement mechanisms

Qualifications & Experience

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical/Production/Industrial Engineering

• MBA/PGDM in Supply Chain or Operations from a reputed institute

• 12–18 years of total experience with at least 5 years in digital planning or transformation roles

• Preferred certifications: APICS (CPIM/CSCP), PMP, Six Sigma (Green/Black Belt)

Desired Profile

• Domain Exposure: Strong background in supply chain transformation or consulting for large enterprises

• Tools & Platforms: Hands-on with o9, SAP IBP, Kinaxis, Anaplan, Blue Yonder

• Analytics & BI: Skilled in Excel, Power BI, Tableau, SAP BO

• Industries: Experience in FMCG, Retail, or CPG sectors preferred

• Soft Skills: Excellent communication, stakeholder management, and cross-functional leadership

Note: This role is with a confidential, globally recognized organization. Employer details will be disclosed to shortlisted candidates during the later stages of the recruitment process.