Central Planning - Bangalore

Job Title : Central Planner

Location : Bangalore

Role Purpose

Responsible of grey thread supply by centrally planning the overall level of Supply and Inventory for D&F units.

Data-

• Capacities, MRP Data integrity, Calendars, APO Custom Tables
• Ensure Integrity of the data pertaining to the forecast including Statistical forecasting parameters, demand history, factors driving SS, MRP Category classification
• Check Performance Vs Expected outcome across Planning and Scheduling Function

Process-
Central Grey Thread Planner

• Forecast revision, maintenance, and updates for numerous Asia markets with a monthly ordering process for grey thread.
• Establish sourcing plans for the plants ordering grey thread from different vendors.
• Measuring forecast accuracy for various manufacturing plants.
• Perform different analysis, tasks, and support for Central planning with measurement of grey thread KPIs, stocks and planning.
• Continuous control over movements, consumption, and necessary follow-ups
• Necessary responses/ reactions to changes made by suppliers and reacting to any demand changes by optimizing stock levels/ projected stocks.
• Review GT forecasts and action any necessary consumption overrides in SAP APO.
• Supervise the Masterdata settings for grey thread items in SAP.
• Followup and implementing necessary changes to sourcing matrix, changes to transportation lane settings.
• Establish and maintain continuous and close communication with both vendors and customers.
• Prepare list of unsatisfied sales orders and raw materials on the rationing list for daily information to Bulk Processing units and Customer service units.
• Prepare Grey Thread Forecasting performance reports for Asia units.
• Analyse vendor performance to highlight problem areas and continuously tune lead-time settings for procurement planning.
• Continuously keep oneself updated about the latest SOPs and processes related to Grey Thread Planning

Education, Qualifications and Experience

• Min 0-3 years of experience required
• Strong statistical and mathematical knowledge.
• Good communication skills (Superior in English).
• Good Excel knowledge.
• Good problem resolving skills
• Good skill to observe the relation between different areas

• University Degree
• Relevant Supply Chain Qualification

At Coats Group, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and fostering a diverse and collaborative environment where every team member can thrive. If you are passionate about making an impact in the textile industry and eager to join a global leader with a rich heritage and a forward-thinking approach, we invite you to take the next step in your career with us.