Specialist - Supply Chain Solution

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Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we re looking to add a Specialist - Supply Chain Solution in Chennai, India.

Implement and deploy key Forecast management and Sales & Operations planning applications across multiple sites. Conduct thorough analysis of current forecasting processes, identifying gaps and areas for improvement. Develop and deliver user training on new forecast management tools and processes. Lead the implementation and stabilization of the tools. Demonstrate a proactive, "go-getter" attitude within a matrix organization.

What a typical day looks like:

• Conducting workshops, interviews, and feedback sessions to thoroughly understand the existing customer forecast process.
• Compare the current process against best practices and identify areas for improvement. This involves analyzing the inputs, outputs, and workflows to pinpoint inefficiencies and potential roadblocks.
• Propose and implement solutions to address the identified gaps, focusing on streamlining workflows and enhancing accuracy.
• Assist with the implementation of tools that support the Demand Management or S&OP (Sales & Operations planning) process. This includes configuring the tools, migrating data, and ensuring proper integration with existing systems. Will also be required to work with ERP system and Supply chain planning tool like Kinaxis.
• Develop and deliver training programs to equip users with the knowledge and skills to effectively utilize the implemented tools.
• Train users on how to navigate the tools, generate reports, and effectively analyze data using dashboards.
• Regularly monitor dashboards to track key performance indicators (KPIs) and identify potential deviations from the planned process.
• Generate reports to assess the level of adherence to the defined process and identify areas where compliance needs improvement.
• Provide regular updates on the progress of projects, highlighting key milestones, challenges, risks and mitigation plans.
• Collaborate with site users, business process owners to gather user requirements for enhancements to the application.
• Conduct user acceptance testing for new features and functionalities to ensure they meet user needs and expectations.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation of the site level process and troubleshooting guides.
• Work closely with other teams (Business owners, IT teams, Support), to ensure alignment and effective execution of the Projects.
• Investigate the root causes of any issues that may arise during the Implementation process, such as System errors, Data issues, Configuration checks, etc.
• Collaborate with IT/Support to develop and implement the solutions to resolve identified issues and prevent recurrence.
• Proactively identify opportunities to improve the implementation process and drive continuous performance improvement.

The experience we re looking to add to our team:

• Must have bachelor s degree (B. E-MBA, B. SC-MBA, MCA, B. Tech, BE (ECE, Computers)
• Must have 3 to 5 Years experience in any Supply Chain domain.
• Preferred expertise in Demand/ Forecast Management, Planning, S&OP (Sales and Operation Planning), and ERP systems
• Basic /Reasonable working knowledge procurement domains will be big advantage
• APICS or other SC certification is a plus
• Must possess strong data analysis skills
• Must have good project management capabilities
• Good in requirement gathering & gap analysis is added advantage
• Knowledge in SQL and Kinaxis is an added advantage
• Good knowledge in MS-office (excel - Macros, Reports analysis and Metrics building)
• Must possess strong English communication, negotiation, and the ability to work independently on projects
• Be ready to operate in a Global Environment that encompasses all potential time zones.

What you ll receive for the great work you provide:

• Health Insurance
• PTO

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Job Category Global Procurement & Supply Chain

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