Material planning Lead - Supply chain

About the Business

Tata Electronics Private Limited (TEPL) is a greenfield venture of the Tata Group with expertise in manufacturing precision components.

Tata Electronics (a wholly owned subsidiary of Tata Sons Pvt. Ltd.) is building India’s first AI-enabled state-of-the-art Semiconductor Foundry. This facility will produce chips for applications such as power management IC, display drivers, microcontrollers (MCU) and high-performance computing logic, addressing the growing demand in markets such as automotive, computing and data storage, wireless communications and artificial intelligence.

Tata Electronics is a subsidiary of the Tata group. The Tata Group operates in more than 100 countries across six continents, with the mission 'To improve the quality of life of the communities we serve globally, through long term stakeholder value creation based on leadership with Trust.’

Responsibilities

Material Planning & Supply Assurance

• Ensure material availability aligned with production and customer demand.
• Convert forecasts and production plans into material requirements and replenishment plans.
• Proactively manage shortages and supply constraints.
• Maintain planning parameters, master data, and ERP integrity.

Inventory Optimization

• Optimize inventory levels while balancing service, cost, and working capital.
• Reduce excess, obsolete, and slow-moving inventory.
• Drive inventory accuracy and stock policy improvements.

Supply Risk Management

• Identify and mitigate supply risks through alternate sourcing, safety stocks, localization, and business continuity planning.
• Lead shortage recovery and contingency planning.
• Monitor supplier performance and capacity risks.

Digitalization & Process Excellence

• Drive automation, standardization, centralization, and transparency initiatives.
• Implement digital solutions using SAP, Power BI, Power Apps, Power Automate, and analytics tools.
• Develop real-time dashboards, predictive planning models, and AI-enabled insights.
• Improve planning processes through automation and system enhancements.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Partner with Procurement, Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and Finance.
• Support NPI, engineering changes, localization, and S&OP processes.
• Ensure effective supplier and stakeholder communication.

Leadership & Organizational Development

• Lead, coach, and develop Material Planners and Inventory Specialists.
• Drive performance management, capability building, succession planning, and continuous improvement culture.
• Act as escalation point for critical supply issues.

Strategic Supply Chain Governance

• Own material planning governance and KPI management.
• Support budgeting, capacity planning, inventory strategy, and working capital optimization.

Lead executive reviews on inventory, material readiness, and supply risks

Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering.
• APICS CPIM/CSCP or equivalent preferred.

Experience:

• 12–15 years in Material Planning, Supply Chain, or Inventory Management within manufacturing.
• Minimum 5 years in a managerial leadership role.
• Experience in automotive, industrial, precision engineering, or similar sectors preferred.
• Strong expertise in SAP/ERP, Blue Yonder or any planning tools for inventory optimization, planning analytics, automation, and cross-functional leadership.