Supply Chain - New Product Introduction (NPI)

Skill required: Supply Chain - New Product Introduction (NPI)

Years of Experience:7 to 11 years

Location: Mumbai

Shift: US Shift

What would you do

Own end-to-end Supply Planning and Network Operations for the assigned Area/Category, ensuring dependable service delivery that aligns with defined performance metrics. Lead a team of planning professionals to drive timely resolution of issues, ensure planning data remains accurate, and coordinate with suppliers as well as cross-functional stakeholders. Support effective utilization of digital planning tools to strengthen planning execution. This position is essential for maintaining operational continuity, improving planning performance across the network, and enabling seamless end-to-end supply outcomes. In addition, promote the adoption of digital solutions and actively participate in continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, improve responsiveness, and elevate overall planning excellence

Supply Chain focuses on managing the movement of goods and services from suppliers to customers. In this role, you will plan and coordinate production, transportation, and inventory management. You will also ensure deliveries are on time, maintain cost efficiency, and support quality control. The objective is to optimize the full supply chain process to satisfy customer needs while improving organizational efficiency.

Ensure product design and development activities align with organizational goals and market strategy. Oversee product launch execution across sales and distribution channels. Prepare internal operations and partner organizations to support the new product, with the objective of reducing time-to-market.

What are we looking for

·      Adaptable and flexible

·      Ability to perform under pressure

·      Problem-solving skills

·      Detail orientation

·      Ability to establish strong client relationship

Roles and Responsibilities:

·      Lead day-to-day activities of Senior Analysts and Analysts, ensuring exceptional standards in supply execution, inventory performance, cross-functional coordination, and planning data accuracy.

·      Enable capability development by fostering a learning-oriented environment and encouraging knowledge sharing across the team.

·      Execute supply planning, inventory management, sourcing coordination, and master data activities as directed.

·      Ensure stable operational execution for the assigned Area/Category by meeting service delivery expectations and performance metrics.

·      Identify, assess, and resolve supply risks, constraints, and exceptions proactively to sustain product availability and service levels without interruption.

·      Manage planning parameters, verify data accuracy, and follow system discipline to deliver dependable planning outputs.

·      Work closely with demand & supply teams to ensure smooth end-to-end supply execution.

·      Drive adoption of digital planning tools, analytics dashboards, and automation solutions to improve team productivity and operational responsiveness.

·      Support continuous improvement by spotting process gaps, simplifying workflows, and enhancing execution dependability.

·      Ensure high standards in documentation accuracy and version control, maintain adherence to standard operating procedures, and comply with planning and master data governance requirements

·      Provide clear, data-driven performance insights and regular updates to team members, leadership, and relevant stakeholders to enable informed decision-making.

·      Contribute to business continuity through structured backup plans and consistent operational discipline.

·      Conduct routine performance check-ins, deliver coaching, and support team growth in line with leadership guidance.

·      Master of Business Administration