30 Jul
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Agratas – A Tata Enterprise
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Jamnagar
30 Jul
Agratas – A Tata Enterprise
Jamnagar
JOB TITLESales & Operations Planning (S&OP;)JOB ROLEResponsible for executing End-to-End S&OP; CycleFUNCTION / DEPARTMENTProcurementSUB-FUNCTIONSupply Chain ManagementREPORTING TODGM – Sales and Operations PlanningJOB LOCATIONSanand, Ahmedabad, GujratABOUT AGRATASAgratas is a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons. We design, develop and manufacture high-quality, high-performance, sustainable batteries applied to multiple use cases in the mobility and energy sectors, to match our customers’ requirements.Agratas is a scale-up business with a start-up mentality, driven by our pursuit of green growth and technological progress.We develop next-generation battery technologies at our state-of-the-art R&D; Innovation Hubs in India and the UK.ROLE SUMMARYAssistant Manager – S&OP; is responsible for supporting and executing the end-to-end Sales & Operations Planning cycle, ensuring effective alignment between demand, supply, and financial plans. The role acts as a central coordinator across cross-functional teams to deliver an optimized, feasible, and data-driven business plan that supports operational efficiency and profitability.RESPONSIBILITIESFunctional Responsibilities- Execute and manage the end-to-end S&OP; cycle adhering to the defined timelines- Coordinate with Sales, SCM, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Finance teams for plan alignment- Consolidate and validate demand forecasts (unconstrained demand) from multiple sources- Drive demand vs supply balancing (handshake process) and highlight gaps- Identify and manage capacity constraints, supply risks,
and mitigation actions- Ensure adherence to flex norms, service levels, and inventory targets- Support MRP execution and production planning readiness- Track and improve key KPIs: Forecast Accuracy, OTIF (On-Time In-Full), Inventory & DOH, Capacity Utilization- Conduct scenario planning and what-if analysis for demand fluctuations and supply constraints- Prepare and present S&OP; review decks, scorecards, and executive summaries- Ensure monthly S&OP; calendar adherence and timely deliverables- Drive continuous improvement initiatives in planning processes and governanceTechnical Responsibilities- Work on advanced planning tools: O9 Solutions/Kinaxis / SAP IBP / Anaplan or equivalent S&OP; platforms- Should be familiar with O9 Screens and able to perform work independently on O9 planning tool- Perform data extraction, validation, and cleansing for planning accuracy- Apply statistical techniques: Forecasting models, Trend & variance analysis, Demand pattern identification- Ensure data integration and consistency between: O9 Planning tool, ERP systems (SAP)- Provide analytical insights using data modelling and visualization techniquesPrerequires- In-depth knowledge of Planning Tool:
O9 Solutions/Kinaxis / SAP IBP / Anaplan or equivalent S&OP; platforms- Experience in manufacturing / automotive / discrete industry preferred- Inventory management principles (DOH, safety stock, obsolescence)- Flex norms, constraints management, and scenario planning- Statistical concepts (forecasting methods, trend analysis, variance analysis)- Financial planning integration (Revenue, Margin, Profitability) in S&OPIT; Skills- Planning tools: o9 Solutions / SAP IBP / APO / Anaplan or equivalent- Knowledge of SAP/S4 HANA- Microsoft Excel (Power Point, Pivot, formulas, Power Query, simulation models)- Power BI / Tableau (dashboards & reporting)- Hands on experience in ERP/SAP systems.- Positive presentation skills.Role Specific Qualification / Certification RequirementBachelor’s degree in engineering / supply chain / Operations / Industrial EngineeringMaster’s degree (MBA – Operations / Supply Chain) preferredRole Specific knowledge, Skills and Experience5–10 years of experience in:S&OP; / Demand Planning / Supply Planning / Production PlanningSupply Chain AnalyticsExperience in manufacturing / automotive / discrete industry preferredOptional/Suitable: Exposure to cross-functional supply chain processes (Sales, Procurement, Manufacturing, Finance)Role Specific Behavioural SkillsHigh ownership and accountability mindsetAbility to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, and matrix organizationStrong collaboration and influencing skillsProcess-oriented with a focus on continuous improvement and automation
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