Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Supply Chain Demand Planner to join our Oil & Gas, Energy practice. The ideal candidate will be responsible for demand planning, forecasting, inventory optimization, and end-to-end supply chain planning while driving operational excellence through digital transformation and AI-enabled solutions. This role requires strong technical leadership capabilities, ERP expertise, and the ability to create measurable value propositions for clients by improving supply chain efficiency, visibility, and responsiveness.

Role & responsibilities

- Develop and manage demand forecasting and planning processes to ensure alignment between business requirements and supply chain capabilities.
- Lead and mentor a team of 5 to 10 supply chain professionals, fostering a high-performance culture.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Procurement, Operations, Logistics, Finance, and Sales to improve forecast accuracy and inventory availability.
- Drive Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP;) and Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes.
- Analyze demand trends, consumption patterns, market dynamics, and supply constraints to support strategic decision-making.
- Design and implement inventory optimization strategies to reduce working capital while ensuring material availability.
- Leverage ERP systems and advanced planning tools for demand planning, supply planning, and inventory management.
- Drive digital transformation initiatives by integrating AI, machine learning, predictive analytics, and automation into planning processes.
- Develop client-centric value propositions that improve service levels, operational efficiency, inventory turns,



and cost optimization.
- Identify opportunities for process standardization, innovation, and continuous improvement across the supply chain landscape.
- Establish KPIs and dashboards to monitor forecast accuracy, inventory performance, service levels, and planning effectiveness.
- Support transformation and consulting engagements within the Oil & Gas industry by providing supply chain expertise and best practices.

Preferred candidate profile

- Bachelor's/masters degree in engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
- Professional certifications such as APICS CPIM, CSCP, IBF, or equivalent will be an added advantage.
- 8+ years of experience in Supply Chain Planning, Demand Planning, Inventory Planning, or Supply Chain Transformation.
- Experience within Oil & Gas, Energy, Manufacturing, Chemicals, or Process Industries preferred.
- Proven experience leading teams of 5 to 10 members.
- Experience in managing large-scale planning and transformation programs.
- Robust stakeholder management and client engagement capabilities

Technical Skills

- Strong understanding of:
- Demand Planning
- Supply Planning
- Inventory Optimization
- S&OP; / IBP Processes
- Forecasting Models and Analytics
- Supply Chain Performance Management
- Hands-on experience with ERP platforms such as:
- SAP S/4HANA
- SAP IBP / APO
- Oracle ERP
- Microsoft Dynamics
- Kinaxis, Blue Yonder, or similar planning solutions
- Familiarity with:
- AI and Machine Learning applications in Supply Chain
- Advanced Analytics and Predictive Forecasting
- Digital Supply Chain Technologies
- Power BI, Tableau, SQL, or equivalent analytics tools

📌 Supply Chain Demand Planner (Bengaluru)
🏢 Quest Global
📍 Bengaluru