Position Name
- Supply Planning Manager Location
- Pune Experience
- 8 to 20 Job Summary We are seeking an experienced Supply Planning Manager to lead end-to-end supply planning operations across the EMEA region. The role will be responsible for ensuring product availability, inventory optimization, supplier performance management, capacity alignment, and service level achievement while supporting business growth objectives. The ideal candidate will possess robust expertise in Supply Planning, S&OP;, Inventory Management, Capacity Planning, Supplier Collaboration, Logistics Planning, Demand-Supply Alignment, and Team Leadership. The position requires close collaboration with Demand Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, Commercial Teams, and Global Suppliers to drive OTIF performance, inventory health, and operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities
Supply Planning & Capacity Management
• Lead end-to-end supply planning activities for the EMEA region.
• Develop and execute supply plans to ensure product availability while balancing inventory investment.
• Align production and supplier capacity with business demand forecasts.
• Drive capacity planning and network planning initiatives with manufacturing plants and suppliers.
• Identify supply risks and proactively develop mitigation plans. Inventory Management & OTIF Performance
• Own and drive OTIF (On Time In Full), Fill Rate, and Inventory KPIs.
• Monitor inventory health including excess, slow-moving, and obsolete inventory.
• Lead inventory optimization initiatives while maintaining customer service targets.
• Implement preventive and corrective actions to address inventory imbalances and shortages. S&OP; Leadership
• Play a key role in the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP;) process.
• Ensure alignment between demand forecasts, supply capabilities, inventory strategies, and business objectives.
• Present supply risks,



capacity outlooks, and mitigation plans during executive S&OP; reviews.
• Collaborate with Demand Planning, Commercial, Procurement, and Operations teams to build consensus plans. Supplier & Purchasing Collaboration
• Partner with Purchasing and Strategic Sourcing teams to improve supplier delivery performance.
• Monitor Supplier OTD, capacity constraints, and supply risks.
• Drive supplier performance improvement and supplier development initiatives.
• Lead escalation management for critical shortages and supply disruptions. Logistics & Material Planning
• Coordinate material planning and logistics activities across suppliers, manufacturing sites, and distribution centers.
• Ensure uninterrupted material flow to support production and customer demand.
• Improve logistics efficiency, replenishment strategies, and warehouse optimization initiatives. Continuous Improvement & Analytics
• Lead RCA and CAPA activities for supply shortages, inventory issues, and fill-rate losses.
• Drive process improvements to enhance planning accuracy and supply chain efficiency.
• Utilize supply chain analytics and data-driven decision-making practices.
• Support automation and digital transformation initiatives within supply planning. Reporting & Business Planning
• Develop and maintain KPI dashboards and performance reports.
• Analyze OTIF, Supplier OTD, Inventory Turns, Fill Rate, Capacity Utilization, Forecast Accuracy, and Inventory Accuracy.
• Present performance reviews, risk assessments, and business insights to leadership teams.
• Support strategic planning initiatives through data-driven analysis. Team Leadership
• Lead, mentor, and develop Supply Planning teams.
• Establish performance goals, development plans, and succession planning initiatives.
• Support hiring, onboarding, coaching, and capability-building activities.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

📌 Supply Planning Manager (India)
🏢 Tata Technologies
📍 India