Procurement Planning Specialist

Role Overview: As a Procurement Planning Specialist at Tata Electronics Pvt. Ltd., you will play a crucial role in translating planning inputs into actionable procurement plans to ensure the timely availability of materials essential for wafer fabrication. Your responsibilities will include optimizing inventory, managing supplier capacity, and aligning procurement strategies with long-term fab operations. Key Responsibilities: - Translate wafer production plans into actionable procurement requirements for raw materials, silicon wafers, consumables, and indirect items. - Generate and manage Material Requirements Planning (MRP) schedules based on production forecasts and inventory policies. - Validate and monitor Bills of Materials (BoMs) and routings for accuracy in ERP systems. - Conduct short- and long-term supply-demand and capacity planning for critical procurement categories. - Collaborate with production and logistics teams to manage WIP visibility, cycle times, and inventory health. - Work closely with cross-functional teams such as Production Planning, Strategic Sourcing, Logistics, and Quality to ensure end-to-end supply continuity. - Identify and implement process improvements to procurement planning and materials flow using Lean/Six Sigma methodologies. - Support procurement digitization and automation efforts by utilizing tools such as dashboards, data models, and forecasting tools. Qualification Required: - Bachelor's or Master's degree in supply chain or a related field. - Strong knowledge of Material Requirement Planning (MRP) and capacity planning, particularly for Front-End Fab operations. - Familiarity with fab-specific KPIs like cycle time, yield impact, WIP tracking, and supply assurance is advantageous. - 5-8 years of experience in planning or operations roles, preferably in semiconductor or advanced manufacturing industries. - Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Oracle, SAP R/3) and planning tools (e.g., BlueYonder, JDA). - Proven track record in managing high-value procurement pipelines and hands-on experience in wafer procurement, capacity ramp-up, or subcontractor coordination.,