Supply Chain Planner

About this opportunity:

At Ericsson, we are looking for a proactive Supply Chain Planner to drive short- and long-term demand/Forecast and supply planning. The role focuses on optimizing supply plans, supporting strategic and tactical decisions, and ensuring delivery precision, cost efficiency, .You will manage S&OE execution, address supply gaps within a 0–3-month horizon, collaborate closely with CU and inbound supply teams, and ensure predictable deliveries through lead time management, customer order commitments, and supply escalations.

What you will do:

• Own end-to-end outbound supply planning processes for assigned customers, ensuring alignment with demand, order request and supply commitment, and logistics plans.​
• Monitor daily and weekly outbound supply performance, including delivery accuracy, lead time adherence, backlogs, and order fulfillment status.​
• Perform deep-dive analysis on deviations and chronic issues; identify root causes across demand, supply, logistics, and data quality.​
• Lead and coordinate corrective and preventive actions with cross-functional stakeholders (e.g. CU ASR, Inbound Supply, demand planning, logistics, customer service, etc.).​
• Proactively identify risks and opportunities in outbound supply and propose mitigation plans or optimization actions.​
• Support S&OE / supply review meetings with structured analysis, scenarios, and recommendations.​
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives (e.g. process automation, parameter optimization, reporting enhancements) based on data-driven insights.​
• Contribute to transformation and digitalization initiatives related to planning tools, reporting, and analytics.​
• Act as a subject matter expert for outbound planning KPIs, definitions, and measurement methodologies.​
• Act as leading role in supply execution phase to drive the plan and the execution of plan
• Be able to actively engage, proactively communicate and influence the project/program stakeholder on the project plan vs supply plan vs supply execution.
• Holistic view and in-depth understanding of the project picture and supply picture , with clear way to visualize

The skills you bring:

Qualifications and Experience:-

• Bachelor’s degree. ( Supply chain, Logistics, Engineering, Business, or a related field.)
• Minumum5+ years of experience in supply chain, logistics, or operations planning in a global environment.
• Hands-on experience with ERP, planning, and reporting tools (e.g., Excel, IBP, SAP ,Power Bi)
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement skills.
• Experience working across international teams; telecom or high-tech manufacturing experience is a plus.

Key Skills and Competencies:-

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate data into actionable insights.
• Solid understanding of end-to-end supply chain processes, particularly outbound planning, order fulfilment, and distribution.
• Advanced Excel and reporting skills, including dashboard management.
• Effective communicator with strong stakeholder management and influencing abilities.
• High ownership, accountability, and ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Continuous improvement mindset focused on efficiency and operational excellence.
• Fluent in English; additional languages are an advantage.

Why join Ericsson?

At Ericsson, you´ll have an outstanding opportunity. The chance to use your skills and imagination to push the boundaries of what´s possible. To build solutions never seen before to some of the world’s toughest problems. You´ll be challenged, but you won’t be alone. You´ll be joining a team of diverse innovators, all driven to go beyond the status quo to craft what comes next.
 
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Primary country and city: India (IN) || Gurgaon

Req ID: 787446