Supply Planner

Job Description

Calling all originals: At Levi Strauss & Co., you can be yourself — and be part of something bigger. We’re a company of people who like to forge our own path and leave the world better than we found it. Who believe that what makes us different makes us stronger. So add your voice. Make an impact. Find your fit — and your future.

This job is responsible for end-to-end supply management, from planning to delivery. Upon receiving demand forecasts from downstream, the Supply Planner evaluates lead times, raw material availability, placement options, and capacity constraints to develop a comprehensive supply plan. This plan is then communicated to the source base, from which supply confirmations are received. The core responsibility of this role is to ensure the on-time delivery of products to the business, managing the entire global supply planning process. We ask that you have coordination, strategic planning skills, and an understanding of supply chain dynamics to optimise performance and meet our goals.

About The Job

• Constrain Supply Planning: Analyse unconstrained supply requests by applying constraints such as lead times, minimum order quantities (MOQ), capacity, and raw material availability. Deliver a viable, confirmed, constrained supply plan.
• Supply Confirmation Indicators: Ensure supply confirmations exceed goals, maintaining efficiency.
• Cross-functional Collaboration: Work with Business, Product Development, and Sourcing teams to ensure seamless execution of supply plans, encouraging interdepartmental cooperation.
• Address Supply Constraints: Evaluate and resolve supply and resource constraints, negotiating capacities and lead times with Sourcing teams and Vendors. Explore and identify cross-sourcing opportunities to improve supply chain flexibility.
• Agility Programmes: Identify products and markets that are candidates for agility programmes.
• Collaborate with Sourcing teams and vendors to implement agility models that reduce lead times and enhance supply chain responsiveness, thereby meeting the dynamic needs of markets.
  
  

About You

• Experience: 12 to 15 years of experience with supply chain management background - Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Material Planning, Procurement. Apparel industry experience will be viewed favourably.
• Problem-solving: Exceptional problem-solving abilities with a focus on process improvement, able to identify inefficiencies and implementing solutions.
• Analytical Planning: Solution-oriented with strong analytical planning skills, great at forecasting, demand planning, and resource allocation to meet our goals.
• Collaboration: Excellent interpersonal skills with the ability to create relationships across cross-functional teams, ensuring seamless coordination.
• Deadline Management: Committed to delivering high-quality work within stringent deadlines, showcasing superior time management and organizational skills.
• Technical Proficiency: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with supply planning systems. Candidates with hands-on experience in these areas will have a distinct advantage.
• Education: Bachelor's in supply chain management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field. However, we value practical experience and encourage candidates with relevant experience in the supply chain or planning domains to apply.
  
  

Benefits

We put a lot of thought into our programs to provide you with a benefits package that matters. Whether it is for medical care, taking time off, improving your health or planning for retirement, we've got you covered.

Here's a Small Snapshot

• Complimentary preventive health check-up for you & your spouse
• OPD coverage
• Best in class leave plan including paternity & family care leaves
• Counselling sessions to prioritize mental well-being
• Exclusive discount vouchers on Levi's products
  
  

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to empowering individuals from all walks of life to achieve their professional goals with us, regardless of race, religion, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, disability, sexual orientation, age, national origin, citizenship status, or genetic information. We actively seek and encourage applications from diverse candidates, including those with disabilities, and offer accommodations throughout the selection process upon request. To ensure that our products and culture continue to incorporate everyone's perspectives and experience, we never discriminate based on race, religion, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, or marital, veteran, or disability status.

LOCATION

IND, Adugodi, Bangalore (871B)

FULL TIME/PART TIME

Full time

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