Purpose of the job Apollo Tyres Ltd is a leading global tyre manufacturer with a diverse product portfolio serving the automotive industry across multiple geographies. With a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence, we are committed to delivering high-quality products to our customers. The Supply Planning Center of Excellence (COE) Lead will play a pivotal role in driving best-in-class supply planning practices across Apollo Tyres' global operations. This role is responsible for building and sustaining supply planning capabilities, providing governance, and ensuring the adoption of standardized processes and tools. The incumbent will collaborate cross-functionally with regional SCM planning teams, sales, marketing, finance, and extended supply chain functions to deliver best in class supply planning processes, customer service and inventory levels. Major Responsibilities Develop and implement a comprehensive Supply Planning COE strategy aligned with global supply chain objectives. Lead the design, deployment, and continuous improvement of supply planning processes, systems, and tools Provide subject matter expertise and training to regional teams on supply planning methodologies, tools, and best practices This role will require to navigate the complex cross-functional environment: Influence across the Region/Geographies/Channels cross-functional landscape Collaborate with a diverse community of process, data, product and IT partners to achieve a common goal Connect into the Global Planning Digitalization role and with other geographies/functions, especially India, EU, US Integrated planning leads Partner with other transformation initiative leaders to ensure process and technology integration Serve as a critical leader to proactively identify and address integration challenges between process and product that impact the value and efficacy of the Supply Planning Solution Integrate the IBP business requirements (process design) with technological solutions/capabilities across Global/Regions Monitor and improve key planning KPIs such as service levels, forecast accuracy, inventory turnover, and capacity utilization. Ensure optimal deployment of inventory and capacity across the global network. Lead root-cause analysis and corrective action planning for supply issues Act as the custodian for advanced planning solutions and ensure successful adoption of digital and AI-based supply planning tools Provide leadership and mentorship to supply planners across regions, fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration Manage cross-functional projects related to supply planning improvements, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder alignment O9/Blue Yonder understanding will be a plus Internal & External Relationships INTERNAL: Functional Heads and Managers, Supply and Demand Planning team, Sales & Marketing, Finance, Manufacturing IT Teams, Logistic teams, Affiliate business (Global, EU, Local), Cross departmental project stakeholders EXTERNAL: Project implementation vendors, OE Partner (O9 & S4 HANA) Skills & Knowledge 7+ years of experience in supply planning, supply chain management, or related roles within a global manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of supply planning processes, statistical modeling, and forecasting techniques. Experience with supply planning tools (e.g., SAP IBP, Kinaxis, o9 Solutions, or similar) and data visualization tools. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills Proven track record of driving business performance by implementing advanced technology and analytics Excellent collaboration and negotiation skills Ability to influence especially in a highly matrixed organization without direct authority, taking ownership and driving results Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build and sustain a vast range of working relationships across multiple functions, cultures, and ability to flex styles for effective influence. Strategic acumen to develop approaches which address short, medium- and long-term business objectives EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS: Master’s Degree/MBA preferred from a reputed institute. Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Technology Major Challenges 1. Stakeholder management, influencing and delivering consensus on complicated process decisions 2. Revamp legacy processes 3. Inculcate agile ecosystem. Change management and challenging status quo 4. Driving tech inclusion in current WOW Show more Show less

Purpose of the job : Apollo Tyres Ltd is a leading global tyre manufacturer with a diverse product portfolio serving the automotive industry across multiple geographies. With a strong focus on innovation, sustainability, and operational excellence, we are committed to delivering high-quality products to our customers. The Demand Planning Center of Excellence (COE) Lead will play a pivotal role in driving best-in-class demand planning practices across Apollo Tyres' global operations. This role is responsible for building and sustaining demand planning capabilities, providing governance, and ensuring the adoption of standardized processes and tools. The incumbent will collaborate cross-functionally with regional demand planning teams, sales, marketing, finance, and supply chain functions to ensure accurate demand forecasting and inventory optimization. Major Responsibilities: Develop and implement a comprehensive Demand Planning COE strategy aligned with global supply chain objectives. Lead the design, deployment, and continuous improvement of demand planning processes, systems, and tools Provide subject matter expertise and training to regional teams on demand planning methodologies, tools, and best practices This role will require to navigate the complex cross-functional environment: Influence across the Region/Geographies/Channels cross-functional landscape Collaborate with a diverse community of process, data, product and IT partners to achieve a common goal Connect into the Global Planning Digitalization role and with other geographies/functions, especially India, EU, US Integrated planning leads Partner with other transformation initiative leaders to ensure process and technology integration Serve as a critical leader to proactively identify and address integration challenges between process and product that impact the value and efficacy of the Demand Planning Solution Integrate the IBP business requirements (process design) with technological solutions/capabilities across Global/Regions Facilitate collaboration between sales, marketing, supply chain, and finance to ensure demand forecasts are aligned with business objectives Lead scenario planning, demand sensing, and predictive analytics initiatives to enhance forecast accuracy. Act as the custodian for advanced planning solutions and ensure successful adoption of digital and AI-based demand planning tools Provide leadership and mentorship to demand planners across regions, fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration Manage cross-functional projects related to demand planning improvements, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder alignment O9/Blue Yonder understanding will be a plus Internal & External Relationships : INTERNAL: Functional Heads and Managers, Supply and Demand Planning team, Sales & Marketing, Finance, Manufacturing IT Teams, Logistic teams, Affiliate business (Global, EU, Local), Cross departmental project stakeholders EXTERNAL: Project implementation vendors, OE Partner (O9 & S4 HANA) Skills & Knowledge: 7+ years of experience in demand planning, supply chain management, or related roles within a global manufacturing environment. Strong understanding of demand planning processes, statistical modeling, and forecasting techniques. Experience with demand planning tools (e.g., SAP IBP, Kinaxis, o9 Solutions, or similar) and data visualization tools. Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and manage complex projects. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. Excellent communication, facilitation, and stakeholder management skills Proven track record of driving business performance by implementing advanced technology and analytics Excellent collaboration and negotiation skills Ability to influence especially in a highly matrixed organization without direct authority, taking ownership and driving results Strong interpersonal and communication skills to build and sustain a vast range of working relationships across multiple functions, cultures, and ability to flex styles for effective influence. Strategic acumen to develop approaches which address short, medium- and long-term business objectives EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS : Master’s Degree/MBA preferred from a reputed institute. Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, Technology Major Challenges: 1. Stakeholder management, influencing and delivering consensus on complicated process decisions 2. Revamp legacy processes 3. Inculcate agile ecosystem. Change management and challenging status quo 4. Driving tech inclusion in current WOW Show more Show less

Purpose of the job ATL are seeking a highly analytical and results-driven Analyst – Transformation Office to support our strategic initiatives and drive business transformation. This role is ideal for professionals with 3-5 years of consulting experience who have an interest in the tyre or automotive industry. The Analyst will work within a cross-functional Transformation Office, leveraging data-driven insights to drive strategic decision-making and operational efficiencies Major Responsibilities Support the execution of transformation initiatives across the various functions in the company eg. Sales & Marketing, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, R&D etc. Conduct deep-dive analyses on opportunity value sizing (assessing the potential impact of transformation initiatives), pricing, margin optimization, sales performance, throughput enhancement, productivity analysis and cost efficiencies Drive analytics for market intelligence by collecting, processing, and analyzing industry data, customer insights, and competitive landscapes to identify opportunities for business growth and strategic decision-making Data analytics for Sales forecasting efficiency, Product rationalization, Slow/ non moving inventories, Inventory optimization, freight purchasing efficiencies etc. Develop business cases for key initiatives, including financial modeling, impact assessment, and scenario planning. Perform competitor benchmarking and industry analysis to provide insights on market trends and competitive positioning. Track KPIs and prepare reports to communicate progress on transformation initiatives to leadership Support senior management in identifying risks and opportunities, providing strategic recommendations based on data insights. Skills & Knowledge EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS: Education: Bachelor’s/Master’s degree in Business, Economics, Engineering, Finance, or a related field from a reputed institution. An MBA is preferred. Experience: 3-5 years of experience in a top-tier consulting firm (McKinsey, BCG, Bain, etc.) or a core data analytics role in manufacturing business Exposure to the tyre or automotive industry is a strong plus. Key Skills & Competencies: Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret complex data and translate insights into business actions. Must have experience in Advanced analytics, Predictive modelling and Forecasting. Proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, SQL and data visualization tools (Tableau, Power BI, etc.). Strong business acumen and ability to understand industry dynamics, including go-to-market strategies and distribution excellence. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with experience in working across functions. Ability to work in a fast-paced, high-impact environment with a structured and detail-oriented approach. Show more Show less