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.