Group Manager Supply Planning COE

As the Supply Planning Center of Excellence (COE) Lead at Apollo Tyres Ltd, you will be instrumental in driving best-in-class supply planning practices globally. Your key responsibilities will include: - Developing and implementing a comprehensive Supply Planning COE strategy aligned with global supply chain objectives - Leading the design, deployment, and continuous improvement of supply planning processes, systems, and tools - Providing subject matter expertise and training to regional teams on supply planning methodologies, tools, and best practices - Navigating the complex cross-functional environment by collaborating with various teams and partners across regions and functions - Integrating IBP business requirements with technological solutions/capabilities across Global/Regions - Monitoring and improving key planning KPIs such as service levels, forecast accuracy, inventory turnover, and capacity utilization - Leading root-cause analysis and corrective action planning for supply issues - Acting as the custodian for advanced planning solutions and ensuring successful adoption of digital and AI-based supply planning tools - Providing leadership and mentorship to supply planners across regions, fostering a culture of continuous learning and collaboration - Managing cross-functional projects related to supply planning improvements, ensuring timely delivery and stakeholder alignment Your skills and knowledge should include: - 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 such as SAP IBP, Kinaxis, O9 Solutions, or similar, as well as 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 through advanced technology and analytics - Excellent collaboration and negotiation skills - Strategic acumen to develop approaches addressing short, medium-, and long-term business objectives Your educational qualifications should ideally include a Masters Degree/MBA from a reputed institute, with a Bachelor's degree in Business, Supply Chain, or Technology. You may face challenges such as stakeholder management, influencing complex process decisions, revamping legacy processes, inculcating an agile ecosystem, managing change, and driving technological inclusion in the current work environment. Your role will involve internal relationships with Functional Heads, Managers, Supply and Demand Planning teams, Sales & Marketing, Finance, Manufacturing IT Teams, Logistic teams, and external relationships with Project implementation vendors and OE Partners. Understanding of O9/Blue Yonder will be an added advantage for this role.,