Sr Supply Planner

Role Overview

Honeywell is looking for a Senior Supply Planner to support supply planning and material coordination activities in Haryana, India. This role focuses on managing planning execution, inventory control, vendor coordination, and cross-functional collaboration to help meet service, cost, and inventory goals.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate with customers and suppliers across different time zones.
• Use SAP MM effectively and apply hands-on experience with Rapid Response (Kinaxis) supply planning tools.
• Conduct monthly SIOP supply planning reviews.
• Issue purchase orders to vendors on time and track order confirmations.
• Work with vendors to monitor actual delivery progress and speed up urgent orders when needed.
• Handle drop shipment activities from a logistics standpoint.
• Complete Open Purchase Order and shortage reports within the expected timeline for review.
• Support service-level and inventory-target achievement for assigned products through planning metrics.
• Work closely with SIOP, Customer Support, Sourcing, and Logistics teams.
• Maintain material master data and reporting metrics accurately.
• Spot opportunities to improve planning execution and operational efficiency.
• Analyze root causes and help resolve service-related issues quickly.
• Create tailored reports to evaluate processes and identify improvement areas.
• Manage inventory review and control activities.
• Use SAP ERP MM, BI Portal, Power BI, and Tableau for planning and analysis tasks.
• Prepare clear Excel workbooks and presentations for business reviews.
• Support import and local procurement activities in a buy-to-sell setup.
• Track material management measures such as OTTR, OTFP, inventory DOS, and ITR.
• Apply PFEP and 12 Blockers knowledge in planning and inventory management.
• Create liquidation plans for IOS inventory after discussions with SIOP, Sales, and Marketing.
• Improve inventory levels while still meeting project and customer delivery needs.
• Drive the implementation of the site/DC Plan For Every Part process.
• Define stocking and replenishment approaches, including push vs. pull strategies, to support maximum service with minimum inventory and annual operating plan goals.
• Partner with procurement to address supply constraints for critical parts and recommend practical solutions.
• Solve material and supply issues independently where possible, ensuring required materials are available in stock.
• Take part in or lead continuous improvement and kaizen initiatives.
• Continuously refine material management processes to improve business outcomes.
• Work with procurement teams to resolve material shortages and supply issues.
• Coordinate engineering change activities with procurement teams and/or Honeywell sites.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor’s or master’s degree in operations management, supply chain management, or a related discipline is required.
• At least 4 years of experience in supply planning, operations planning/scheduling, materials management, or a manufacturing materials-related function is needed.
• Prior experience using SAP is mandatory.
• Exposure to a Sales and Operations Planning / SIOP environment is preferred.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills are essential.
• Good interpersonal skills and strong data analysis capabilities, including Excel proficiency, are required.

Preferred Strengths

• Working knowledge of planning and procurement systems and related methodologies.
• Ability to work well in a team and communicate effectively.
• Fluency in English; knowledge of additional languages is an advantage.
• Basic understanding of procurement, sourcing, and logistics processes.
• Strong organization skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and delegate effectively.
• Comfort collaborating with both internal stakeholders and external partners.

About Honeywell

Honeywell works on some of the world’s most challenging problems across automation, aviation, and energy transition. Through its Aerospace Technologies, Building Automation, Energy and Sustainability Solutions, and Industrial Automation segments, along with Honeywell Forge software, the company delivers solutions that help make the world smarter, safer, and more sustainable.

Additional Information

This is a full-time, onsite position based in Haryana, India.