Merck KGaA

Planning Specialist

Posted On

Oct. 30, 2024

Location

Bangalore, Karnataka

Experience Level

D - Professional (4-9 years)

Job Type

Full-time

Apply By

Feb. 4, 2025

Job Description

Job Title - Planning SpecialistJob Location - Bangalore (Peenya) Purpose of the Role Supply chain planning specialist will be responsible for supply and demand planning, ensuring material availability, optimum inventory, planning performance metrics. The role will lead S&OP process, demand and supply planning, inventory management, reporting and analytics, and cross functional engagement for speed in decision making and agile supply chain. Will partner with global supply chain on technology and best practice implementation. Key Performance Indicators Direct contribution to Supply Chain metric improvements inline or above target, such as Fill Rate, OTIF, Backorder, Inventory holding, material master management, demand forecast accuracyStandardization of technology, process, team knowledgeProjects successfully delivered within agreed timelinesCandidate’s Profile Education/Professional ExperienceMust have 5-10years of Supply Chain experience in demand and supply planningPreferably MBA in Supply Chain, APICS and Six sigma certification Strong leadership skills - particularly skills in leading through influence.Knowledge of SAP MRP, APO, and other planning and reporting platformsProject Management skills preferred with ability to drive projects with global teamsExcellent communication skills to all levels in the business. Proactive, driven and self-starterAnalytical skills, including ability to work with large data sets using appropriate tools including Power BI, Tableau, Qlik Sense and advanced Excel. Key Responsibilities Plan and maintain daily supply chain operations such as managing orders and tracking supply, reviewing inventory, maintaining master data, tracking supply failures, resolving the issue.Lead S&OP process, review supply, discuss and capture demand signals in daman planning process, review and partner with stakeholders to minimize variance in demand and supply. Maintain and review planning dashboards to facilitate visibility, speed in decision making, issue resolution, preventive action. Utilize SAP and other planning tools to ensure correct flow of demand and supply signals through the whole value stream and conduct technology led supply planningDevelop and implement process improvements using Six Sigma and kaizenEnsure regular monitoring and reporting of supply performance scorecard Analyse and interpret KPIs to identify areas for improvement and action plans.Lead functional process improvement projects using six sigma Partner with global supply chain teams and support technology implementationLiaise with functional stakeholders to mitigate supply risk and material availabilityOwn KPIs such as OTIF, Fill Rate, Backorder, inventory, TOCT, and technology usage Key Relationships Internally: Supply Chain Head India, Life Science team members, Regulatory, HR, Finance, Commercial & Marketing, Distribution, Internal supply sites and other relevant company employees and Global team members in Company's Interco Subsidiaries like MDA, FRW, EMD, MWK, SND, SLD, APAC SCM and similar Data Analysts in APAC or Global Competencies PurposefulCommunicates a bold, inspiring and collective purposeLooks ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategiesPlanning and prioritising work to meet commitments aligned with organisational goalsStep up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be saidCommunicates a bold, inspiring and collective purposeLooks ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategiesFuture orientated Demonstrates a passion for science and technologyMaking good and timely decisions that keep the organisation moving forwardActively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channelsDemonstrates a passion for science and technologyActively seeking new ways to grow and be challenged using both formal and informal development channelsInnovative Always encourages the pursuit of curiosityCreates new and better ways for the organisation to be successfulImplements new processes, clearly explaining impact of change to stakeholdersAlways encourages the pursuit of curiosityCreates new and better ways for the organisation to be successfulResults driven Makes informed decisions and holds self and others accountable to meet commitmentsTakes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasmMakes informed decisions and is accountableConsistently achieving results, even under tough circumstancesTakes on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasmCollaborativeCollaborates beyond boundaries and though a broad and global lensBuilds partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectivesCollaborates beyond boundariesBuilds partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectivesEmpowering Challenges and inspiresRecognises the values what different perspectives and cultures bring to an organisationCreate a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organisation achieve its objectivesChallenges and inspiresRecognises the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organisation

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