Material Demand Planner - Bengaluru, India - AGCO

AGCO

Verified Company

Bengaluru, India

3 weeks ago

Posted by:

Deepika Kaur

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Description

Join one of the world leaders in global agriculture engineering Technology.

AGCO's consistent efforts to deliver smart farming solutions leveraging technology and engineering prowess has helped create innovative global platforms like Precision AG Technologies.

In Support of AGCO's Farmer First purpose and clear intent of developing innovative technological solutions, we are opening a new digital capability centre located in Bengaluru, India,

The centre would focus on augmenting AGCO's global IT and Digital capability and investment in high-quality technology, innovation, and R&D talent.

The teams will be an integral part of AGCO's global ecosystem.

They will work as part of a global cross-function and cross-cultural team, working together to deliver AGCO's purpose to provide Farmer-focused solutions to sustainably feed our world and our vision to be the Trusted partner for industry-leading, smart farming solutions.

Who We Are Looking For:

The Material demand planner is responsible for ensuring components and sub-assemblies from Indian suppliers to AGCO production sites.

As a Material Demand Planner, the major responsibilities will be to effectively manage the demand planning activities for materials and components used in the manufacturing process and would need expertise in the assigned products or commodities.

The primary objective of this job role would be daily management of supply and constraints, status reporting and escalation, supplier engagement and the relentless pursuit of operational excellence and continuous improvement.

The role would be global in scope and require cross-functional engagement with AGCO plants (including the extended supply chain) and Indian suppliers.

What You Will Do:

Demand Planning:
a. Ensure demand from all plants is supported by suppliers accordingly.

b. Monitor the short
- and long-term forecasts, identify risks and opportunities and coordinate ramp-up and down aligned with demand forecasts.

Supply Planning and Inventory Management:
a. Primary interface with AGCO global plants to communicate demand requirements, resolve supply issues, and ensure on-time deliveries.

b.

Develop supply plans in coordination with suppliers( or material planner) based on demand forecasts, considering lead times, production capacity, and supplier capabilities.

c. Coordinate with AGCO global plants' procurement teams to ensure timely availability of materials and components to meet production requirements.

d. Participate in related meetings to review demand forecasts, and supply constraints (capacity, space etc.), and resolve any issues

Continuous Improvement and Reporting:
a. Identify opportunities for process improvements and drive initiatives to enhance demand planning and inventory management.

b. Develop and maintain relevant metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure and report on supply chain performance.

c. Comply with company EHS rules and regulations.

d.

Support to set up business processes with each site to enable system managed ordering system as well as ordering pattern, MOQ/MPQ/ Lead time.

Additional responsibilities:
a. Management of customs-related work and making sure company procedures are in line with India Outbound Customs policy

b. Assist in set up of export process within the internal department and aligned with India Customs' regulations

c. Other jobs assigned by manager

What You Will Bring:

Clearly analytical skills
Familiar with SAP MM module
Result driven attitude when solving related problems.

Who You Are:

Good communication skills

What We Offer You:

GLOBAL DIVERSITY - Diversity means many things to us, different brands, cultures, nationalities, genders, generations - even variety in our roles.

You make us unique

ENTERPRISING SPIRIT- Every role adds value. We're committed to helping you develop and grow to realize your potential.

POSITIVE IMPACT - Make it personal and help us feed the world.

INNOVATIVE TECHNOLOGIES - You can combine your love for technology with manufacturing excellence - and work alongside teams of people worldwide who share your enthusiasm.

MAKE THE MOST OF YOU - Benefits include health care and wellness plans and flexible and virtual work option.

Please note that this job posting is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of all required activities, duties, responsibilities, or benefits and may change at any time with or without notice.

AGCO is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer