Entity:
Customers & Products
Job Family Group:
Procurement & Supply Chain Management GroupWe are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive
Supply Planner
to handle the replenishment of finished goods across the supply network in our regional markets. This role ensures that the right finished goods are in the right place at the right time to meet customer demand while optimizing inventory levels and supply chain efficiency. The role will have key accountability for stock availability and Days of Cover (DOC) efficiency.The candidate will have experience in supply planning, inventory management and cross-functional collaboration in a multifaceted supply chain environment. By using our Global Planning Digital tool, Supply Planners own the overall replenishment plan for finished goods across all finished goods warehouses, creating dependent demand on source plants and suppliers.The Supply Planners oversee medium to long term network capacity, and play a key role in resolving constraints in network capacity, working with short term deployment planners, Supply Planning Delivery Managers in the markets, and the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) manager, to ensure that supply network capacity is modelled for S&OP processThis position requires supply planning experience, combining strong analytical skills with digital planning tools (ideally Kinaxis Maestro) and the ability to foster collaborative working relationships with supply chain planning colleagues in Pune and other markets.
What You Will Deliver (responsibilities)
Supply Network Replenishment Planning
Develop and execute Finished Good (FG) supply replenishment plans to balance supply and demand across regional warehouses and stocking points, and ensure appropriate dependent demand is placed on our manufacturing and source sites using our Planning tool, Kinaxis MaestroCarry out medium to long term supply network projections to identify constraints and possible mitigations to feed recommendations into the Supply Review of S&OP.Support short term Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP) deployment planners in facilitating resolution of any short-term constraints.Own the process for finished goods stock allocation, based on forecasted demand, service level targets, and inventory policies.Own and ensure appropriate planning data is updated in line with global planning governance requirements (lead times, service levels, replenishment parameters).
Inventory & Stock Management
Ensure inventory availability while minimizing excess stock and obsolescence.Identify and mitigate risks such as stockouts, overstocking, and supply constraints.Collaborate with deployment planners, production planners, procurement, and Supply Planning Delivery leads in the market to ensure seamless product flow.
Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
Work closely with PU Supply Planning Delivery lead, Production Planning, and Demand Planning teams to align replenishment strategies with business objectives.Support the Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) and S&OP processes by working closely with S&OE Planning Delivery Leads, and S&OP Managers, providing insights into supply constraints and inventory trends
Systems & Reporting
Utilize our end-to-end planning tool - Kinaxis Maestro to carry out replenishment planning for medium to long term, using Scenario functionality to look at “what if” options to improve service and availability balanced against cost and inventoryTrack and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) including service levels, availability, stock turn rates, and forecast consumption.Drive process improvements to enhance planning accuracy and supply chain responsiveness.
What you will need to be successful (e
xperience, job
requirements & qualifications)
Education:
- Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Logistics, Business or related field.
Experience:
- 8-12 years in supply planning, replenishment, or inventory management within FMCG, food & beverage, or manufacturing industries.
- Proven experience in Supply Planning using an advanced digital Planning tool.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in supply chain software (Kinaxis Maestro desirable) and ERP systems (SAP ECC, S4 Hana).
- Effective communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to effectively work with multiple across supply chain in India and other countries.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, global and fast-paced environment.
- Shift hours: 5:30 am to 2:30 pm IST
You will work with
Supply chain planning team for your region, the Regional Planning & S&OP managers and S&OE delivery leads in the markets as well as colleagues across the broader supply chain function.
Why join bp
At bp, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly.There are many aspects of our employees’ lives that are meaningful, so we offer benefits to enable your work to fit with your life. These benefits can include flexible working options, a generous paid parental leave policy, and excellent retirement benefits, among others!We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.
Travel Requirement
Some travel may be required with this role, this is negotiable
Relocation Assistance:
This role is eligible for relocation within country
Remote Type:
This position is not available for remote working
Skills:
Agility core practices, Analytical Thinking, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Cost Management, Creativity and Innovation, Decision Making, Digital fluency, Inventory Management, Negotiation planning and preparation, Resilience, Risk Management, Sourcing strategy, Supplier Performance Management, Supply Chain Development, Supply chain management, Sustainability awareness and action
Legal Disclaimer:
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.
