Global Planning and Analytics Lead

Global Planning & Procurement

Own end-to-end global planning processes to ensure all parts are planned and procured on a timely basis to meet service, operational, and customer commitments.

Translate demand signals, service requirements, and business priorities into executable supply and procurement plans.

Proactively identify risks, constraints, and opportunities within the supply network and drive mitigation strategies.

Service Parts Fulfillment & Stocking Strategy

Lead the alignment of fulfillment and stocking strategies for service parts , balancing service-level targets, inventory investment, and supply flexibility.

Define differentiated stocking strategies by part criticality, lifecycle, region, and service model.

Partner with Service and Operations teams to ensure consistent execution of global service parts strategies.

Automation, Digitization & AI Enablement

Drive automation and digitization of planning and analytical workflows , reducing manual effort and increasing scalability and accuracy.

Design, develop, and deploy AI-enabled tools and models for demand forecasting, inventory optimization, scenario planning, and exception management.

Champion standardization of processes, data models, and metrics across regions and business units.

SAP, BI & Advanced Analytics

Leverage SAP platforms (e.g., S/4HANA, APO/IBP, or equivalent) to support integrated planning and execution.

Develop and govern BI dashboards and analytics (e.g., Power BI, SAP Analytics Cloud, or similar) to enable real-time decision-making and executive visibility.

Ensure data integrity, consistency, and alignment across planning, procurement, and fulfillment systems.

Leadership & Team Management (India-based Team)

Build, lead, and develop a high-performing planning and analytics team in India .

Establish clear roles, performance expectations, and career development paths for team members.

Foster a culture of continuous improvement, analytical rigor, innovation, and accountability.

Serve as a global leader, effectively collaborating across time zones and cultures.

Stakeholder Partnership & Governance

Act as a trusted partner to senior leaders across Supply Chain, Operations, Service, Finance, and IT.

Lead global planning governance, cadence reviews, and performance management routines.

Communicate complex analytical insights clearly to executive and non-technical audiences.