Supply Chain Project Analyst

Experience from 3 upto 8 Years

Location: Bangalore & Pune

General Summary (brief description stating general nature, level, and purpose of job)

Position reports to the leader, Global Supply Chain, Projects. The position is responsible for the planning, alignment and execution of Supply Chain activities related to approved and funded projects.  Projects will include new product introductions, product line extensions, asset reconfiguration, acquisitions, divestiture, life cycle management, product changes, cold chain set-up, etc. 

The Supply Chain Project Analyst is responsible for analyzing and reporting Supply Chain data on customer service and reliability of our supply chain. This person works directly with overall project leaders, supply planners, network planners, Master Data Management team, RA & QA teams & business partners to ensure strong working relationships and processes, resulting in achievement of stated final project objectives.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities (current duties and/or responsibilities which account for more than 50% of job)

• Utilize Global Supply Chain Projects Planning processes to enact product changes and changes to supply chain flows.   This role will support plan for seamless transitions from the ‘as is’ configuration to the ‘to be’ state.

• Support Product Setup in ERP/MRP systems for production and planning.  

• Significantly align with global PLAN project leads to ensure capacity & capability are appropriately utilized for planning and scheduling functions. 

• Monitor planning parameters & system setup to ensure flawless project execution

• Support Scenario planning analysis, with capacity bottleneck identification where appropriate. Ensure appropriate available capacities to meet timelines and volume requirements. Support launch / phase in / out plans with key stakeholders and prepare for operational launch readiness. 

• Contribute to identify and pro-actively mitigate risks throughout the entire supply chain

• Ensure activities performed are compliant with the Quality System.

Education and/or Experience (minimum required for the position)

• MBA/MS/BS in Business, Finance, Logistics or Engineering.  

• Minimum 1-3 years’ experience in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering or Finance preferably in multinational company. 

• Project Management experience preferred. 

• LEAN material flow, planning & scheduling knowledge, a plus.

• Process Excellence certification or proven working knowledge, a plus. 

• Knowledge and proficiency of ERP and APS planning tools, including DRP, a plus

Other Skills and Abilities

• Advanced Excel knowledge, MS Access, PowerPoint skills

• Sense of urgency, accuracy with high attention to details are critical skills for the job

• Ability to work across multiple functional organizations and levels in a multicultural and global/matrix environment.

• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills, maintaining positive relationships across multiple units and sites

• Able to prioritize, organize and manage multiple projects simultaneously

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to collect, organize, analyze, and disseminate significant amounts of information with attention to detail and accuracy

• Demonstrated ability to manage complexity

• Fluency in English is required (other languages are a plus).