Job Location: Pune
Role purpose
Combine planning process knowledge and planning system expertise, including knowledge of necessary master data, to support key users, projects, and process change which could be driven by project activities
Work with external partners and service providers to ensure systems work seamlessly together and act as escalation point for any unresolved issues
Act as an expert and challenge how we use our systems to get the maximum out of our planning systems
Help driving the application of planning principles in the systems
Be a trusted, recognized partner through building strong relationships with key stakeholders (eg. key users, CoE, IT)
Provide training and education to key users in the use of planning systems in support of our business processes and play an active role in the creation and maintenance of supporting training documentation
Accountabilities-
Providing analysis on planning issues/topics with use of the planning systems. Cooperate with external partners and service providers.
Point of escalation for key user support in the use of our business processes and planning systems.
Work with key stakeholders (key user, CoE, IT, BPC etc) to translate planning principles, policies and processes into user documentation, and use of our existing systems and tools. Enabling sustainable use of our processes and system, and maximizing our investments in systems
Actively contribute within projects, understanding the requirements from the business, providing expertise in our processes and systems
Convert supply planning challenges into use of our systems through master data and configuration changes
Contribute actively to the planning community (key users, CoE, IT, etc)
Knowledge, experience capabilities-
Bachelor degree in Supply Chain Management or Engineering
Supply planning experience and expertise
Experience of managing small projects/initiatives
Understand the impact of planning processes and tools in other functional areas and systems (eg logistics, production execution)
Good financial understanding
Crop Protection knowledge is an advantage
Functional experience in the use of SAP APO is a requirement. Knowledge in other planning systems is an advantage
Fluent in English, other languages are an advantage
5+ years of functional experience in supply planning
Planning experience at different levels in the organisation (country and multi-country) and ideally also at manufacturing site level RM why ideally at manufacturing site level
Solid understanding of planning systems (eg SAP R/3, APO)
Experience of working in a multi-cultural and complex matrix organisation
Delivering training to users, translating planning concepts and system usage in business language
Analytical thinker – solves problems quickly and effectively. Breaks down complex problems into simple and manageable steps
Translate business language into process and system functional concepts
Team player with effective communication skills
Influencing skills – develops relationships with stakeholders, gains trust and respect, manages conflict
Constantly looks at how to use our processes and systems to create value for the company
Pragmatic in the approach to resolve system usage challenges
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