POSITION OVERVIEW

We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented Engineer / Senior Engineer – Supply Chain to manage and coordinate end-to-end supply chain activities , including demand planning, production scheduling, supplier management, inventory planning, SIOP, and delivery performance.

The ideal candidate should have experience in the automobile, construction machinery, heavy equipment, or engineering manufacturing industry , with strong analytical skills and hands-on experience in Advanced Excel and ERP systems such as Infor LN or SAP .

MAIN TASK & RESPONSIBILITIES

Demand Planning & Forecasting

- Develop and maintain demand plans based on customer requirements, sales forecasts, historical trends, and business inputs.
- Analyze demand vs. supply gaps and identify potential shortages or excess inventory.
- Coordinate with Sales, Marketing, Production, and other functions to ensure demand alignment.
- Monitor changes in customer requirements and assess their impact on supply and production plans.

Production Planning & Scheduling

- Prepare and maintain production plans and schedules based on demand, capacity, material availability, and customer priorities.
- Coordinate with Production, Procurement, Stores, and other stakeholders to ensure smooth execution of the plan.
- Monitor production progress and proactively identify bottlenecks or constraints.
- Ensure timely availability of materials/components to support production schedules.

Supplier Management & OTIF

- Monitor supplier performance against OTIF (On-Time In-Full) targets.
- Track supplier delivery schedules, shortages, delays, and recovery plans.
- Coordinate with suppliers and internal procurement teams to resolve supply issues.
- Prepare supplier performance reports and highlight critical risks to management.
- Drive actions to improve supplier delivery reliability and reduce line stoppages.





SIOP / Supply Chain Planning

- Participate in the SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) process.
- Prepare and analyze supply-demand scenarios and capacity constraints.
- Provide inputs on inventory, demand, supply, production capacity, and material availability.
- Support cross-functional discussions to align business demand with operational capacity.
- Highlight risks, constraints, and opportunities during SIOP reviews.

Inventory Management

- Monitor inventory levels and ensure optimum stock availability.
- Analyze excess, slow-moving, obsolete, and shortage materials.
- Support initiatives to improve inventory turns and reduce working capital.
- Ensure appropriate safety stock and replenishment parameters.

ERP & Data Analysis

- Use ERP systems such as Infor LN or SAP for planning, material management, order tracking, inventory monitoring, and reporting.
- Develop and maintain supply chain dashboards and MIS reports.
- Use Advanced Excel for data analysis, planning, forecasting, reporting, and scenario analysis.
- Knowledge of Pivot Tables, XLOOKUP/VLOOKUP, Power Query, advanced formulas, charts, and data visualization is preferred.

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

- Supplier OTIF / OTD
- Production plan adherence
- Material availability
- Customer delivery performance
- Inventory levels and inventory turns
- Shortage and line-stop incidents
- Forecast accuracy
- Schedule adherence
- Excess and obsolete inventory
- Supply-demand gap closure

REQUIREMENTS





- Both WAREHOUSE MANAGMENT & SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT (SCM) are a MUST.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Industrial Engineering, or a related field .
- 3–5 years of relevant experience in Supply Chain, PPC, Material Planning, Production Planning, or Operations.
- Experience in Automobile, Construction Machinery, Heavy Equipment, Engineering Manufacturing, or similar industries .
- Good understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes.
- Hands-on experience in Demand Planning, Production Scheduling, Supplier Management, OTIF, Inventory Management, and SIOP .
- Working knowledge of Infor LN and/or SAP .
- Strong proficiency in Advanced Excel and data analysis.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, coordination, and communication skills.
- Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
- Candidates who can join at short notice will be preferred.

PREFERRED SKILLS

- Knowledge of MRP/MPS and material planning concepts.
- Understanding of manufacturing processes and production capacity planning.
- Experience with supply chain dashboards and MIS.
- Knowledge of Power BI will be an added advantage.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Solid follow-up and stakeholder-management skills.

IDEAL CANDIDATE PROFILE The ideal candidate will be someone who can own the supply chain cycle from demand to delivery , rather than being limited to a single planning activity. The person should be comfortable working with customers/internal stakeholders, production teams, procurement, suppliers, and management , while using data and ERP systems to identify and resolve supply constraints. NOTE: Kindly be informed that only shortlisted applicants will be contacted regarding the next steps in the recruitment process.

📌 Senior Engineer – Supply Chain (Warehouse Mgmt is a must) (Bengaluru)
🏢 Hyva
📍 Bengaluru