Supply Chain Planner
HP · Chennai
- Experience6–10 yrs
- SalaryNot disclosed
- Work modeonsite
- Levelsenior
- Posted15 Sept 2026
About HP
HP is hiring in Chennai in technology software. This role looks for around 6+ years of experience.
Skills
- demand forecasting
- supply chain planning
- inventory optimization
- network replenishment
- sourcing planning
- inventory management
- supply chain analytics
- ERP
The role
A supply chain analyst at a technology product company forecasts demand, optimizes multi-echelon inventory, and manages network replenishment and sourcing plans. The role applies supply chain planning, inventory optimization, and ERP systems to improve service levels, costs, and forecast accuracy.
Full job description
Description -
Job Responsibilities:
Manages demand planning processes utilizing wide range of forecasting methods throughout the service support life.Analyses demand trends to identify important deviations and root causes.Anticipates factors that might influence demand, such as seasonal trends, lifecycle specifics, others.Analyses Forecast Accuracy results and identifies reasons for deviations and take corrective actionsAnalyses stocking requirements for multi-echelon network and defines requirements to meet the desired customer service level, while optimizing inventory and inventory carrying costs.Evaluates current and future inventory requirements and takes action to mitigate shortages or excesses.Applies solid understanding in Multi-echelon Inventory Optimization methodology to take inventory decisions.Analyses inventory trends and deviations, and root causes, takes corrective actions.Closely monitors Excess & Obsolescence trends and takes actions to mitigate cost impactOptimizes sourcing plan to reach targeted inventory, by maximizing repair vs new buyOptimizes network replenishment requirements across many locationsInitiates timely balancing of material to fulfill needs or avoid overstockManages lifecycle events such as NPI and Last Time Buy in close collaboration with PLM and SuppliersSupports continues process improvement and process automation by analyzing data, identifying patterns and trends to draw conclusionsApplies solid understanding of integrated software systems and their workflow
Key Deliverables
Customer Service Level: Level Of Availability & BackordersInventory targetE&O costCustomer Demand Forecast AccuracySupply Forecast AccuracyOrdering CostsProductivity
Education (degree) And Professional Experience Required
Bachelor/master’s degree in supply chain or math - related subject or Engineering+6-10 years of experience in Supply Chain, Planning or other roles with strong analytical aspects are critical advantageFluency in English language
Personal Skills And Qualities
Strong Analytical & Math skillsCritical thinking, ability to make judgement based on data and factsStrong Problem-solving skillsOrganizational & Time management skills, ability to prioritize critical and important work / decisionsStrong communication skills to interact with suppliers, customers and other supply chain team membersHigh attention to detailsAble to apply tools and technology to produce resultsAble to understand global business processes and identify impact of change
Technical Skills
Strong computer literacyERPIntegrated Planning System is a +
Job -
Supply Chain & Operations
Schedule -
Full time
Shift -
No shift premium (India)
Travel -
Relocation -
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