Demand Planning Professional (SCM Specialist)

In this role, you are responsible for: Forecasting material requirements for the complete financial year and providing inputs for annual negotiationProviding material forecast to suppliers (domestic & international) & responsible for PO creation as per demand for different BL.Co-ordinating with freight forwarders (AIR and SEA) and ECC colleagues for smooth customs clearance and compliance to all regulatory requirements wherever applicable.Timely sourcing of direct and indirect materialRaw material inventory projection on monthly basis and maintain inventory levels based on defined stock levelsEnsure compliance to internal and external statutory and regulatory processPhysical inventory count cycle to be monitored as per guidelines Monitoring and tracking of NCC materials to be returned to supplier and sourced back Implementing different warehousing concepts bringing value to Supply Chain Management Contributing to KPI and productivity measuresTransportation invoices approval as per frame agreements Maintaining SAP MRP details.Coordinating with Cross Function Team for meeting project timelines.Evaluating Supplier Performance on Monthly and Annual basisCreate Value stream and drive digitization methods Qualification and Skills: Experience of 10-15 years with Supply Chain experience and engagement with international suppliersSound Knowledge Supply Chain Management (Material Management, Inventory management, Freight Forwarding process)SAP Knowledge mandatoryTax / Statutory / Regulatory requirements Excel Knowledge is mandatory Container Handling process preferredKnowledge of Customs related processSuccessful track record of digitalization e.g. Forecasting and Supplier interfaces .