Planning System SME

As a Planning Systems Subject Matter Expert (SME) at the Business Technology Centre (BTC) in Pune, India, you will play a crucial role in onboarding and managing a team of planners. Your primary responsibility will be to create a supportive and open environment that fosters learning and development among team members, contributing to the growth and success of the BTC. Communication, decision-making, and problem-solving skills are essential for this role, as you will be supporting the global planning community in maximizing the effectiveness of the digital planning system (Kinaxis Maestro) across various business teams. In this position, you will collaborate closely with the Global Planning Centre of Excellence (CoE) and IT teams to address ongoing process or technical defects, prioritize system enhancements, and ensure consistent planning practices are maintained. Your role will involve guiding a global community of functional experts, troubleshooting system issues, driving the adoption of new processes, and leading continuous improvement initiatives. To succeed in this role, you must have experience with Kinaxis Maestro as a contributor or author, strong analytical skills, expertise in digital planning tools and ERP systems (e.g., SAP ECC, S/4), and the ability to build collaborative relationships across global supply chain functions and IT teams. Your responsibilities will include team leadership, system expertise and user support, training and adoption, process optimization and governance, and the delivery of agreed enhancements within the system to meet business needs. Key qualifications for this role include a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or a related field, 8+ years of experience in Supply Chain Planning, team leadership experience, proficiency in digital planning tools and ERP systems, and excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You should also have a proven track record of setting clear goals, fostering a culture of innovation and continuous improvement, and driving process innovation and success through digital tools. If you are looking for an exciting opportunity to lead a team of planners, contribute to a global organization's success, and drive digital transformation within the supply chain function, this role at the BTC in Pune could be the perfect fit for you. Join us in building a customer-centric and streamlined supply ecosystem that empowers teams to make data-driven decisions and enhances our global planning capabilities.,