Deputy Manager, Supply Chain SAP Coordinator

• Supply Chain Digitisation & Transformation
• Lead and support digital transformation initiatives across Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Inventory Optimisation.
• Translate business requirements into SAP-enabled solutions aligned with global supply chain strategy
• Drive process harmonization and standardization across geographies.
• Identify automation and advanced analytics opportunities to improve supply responsiveness.
• SAP ERP & Planning Systems
• Lead with ownership for Planning solutions including:
• SAP S/4HANA (MM, PP, SD)
• SAP APO / SAP IBP / Kinaxis (Demand, Supply, Inventory, S&OP)
• Integrate planning solutions with execution systems (manufacturing, procurement, distribution)
• Support SAP ERP Implementation, rollouts, upgrades, and global template deployments.
• Ensure master data governance and data quality across planning systems.
• Demand Planning
• Develop and improve demand forecasting processes using SAP tools and statistical models
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and finance for consensus forecasting (S&OP / IBP)
• Analyze forecast accuracy, bias, and key KPIs to drive continuous improvement
• Enable scenario planning and what-if simulations
• Supply Planning & Inventory Optimization
• Design and implement supply planning processes including MRP, capacity planning, and deployment
• Optimize inventory levels across the network to balance service and cost
• Support production planning and distribution planning processes
• Monitor supply constraints and propose mitigation strategies
• Stakeholder & Project Management
• Act as a bridge between business users and IT teams
• Lead workshops, requirement gathering, and solution design sessions
• Manage project timelines, deliverables, and change management activities
• Train end users and support adoption of digital tools
  

Qualifications

Key Skills & Competencies

• Technical Skills
• Strong experience with SAP ERP (S/4HANA or ECC)
• Hands-on knowledge of MRP, SAP IBP or SAP APO or Kinaxis(Demand, Supply, Inventory, S&OP)
• Understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes
• Experience with data analytics, reporting, and KPIs
• Knowledge of system integration and master data management
• Functional Skills
• Demand Planning & Forecasting
• Supply Planning & MRP
• Inventory Optimization
• Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP / IBP / Kinaxis)
• Process improvement and digital transformation
• Soft Skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication
• Ability to translate business needs into system solutions
• Change management and training capability
• Project management skills
  

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy or Engineering with MBA in Supply Chain Management or Operations
• 5–10+ years of experience in supply chain planning and SAP-enabled environments
• Experience in global or multi-site supply chain operations preferred
  

Preferred Qualifications

• SAP certification (SAP S/4HANA, SAP IBP, or APO, or Kinaxis)
• Experience with supply chain digitisation or transformation programs
• Exposure to advanced planning tools, AI/ML forecasting, or automation
  

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