Senior Data Consultant - Supply Chain Planning

About Bristlecone

Bristlecone, a Mahindra company, is a leading supply chain and business analytics advisor, rated by Gartner as one of the top ten system integrators in the supply chain space. We have been a trusted partner to global enterprises such as Applied Materials, Exxon Mobil, Flextronics, Nestle, Unilever, Whirlpool, and many others.

Project Overview :

We are looking for a strong Data Consultant to support our planning projects. The ideal candidate will have a solid understanding of planning processes and data management within a supply chain or business planning environment. While deep configuration knowledge of SAP IBP is not mandatory , the consultant must have a strong grasp of planning data, business rules, and their impact on planning outcomes.

This is a strategic initiative aimed at transforming planning processes across Raw Materials, Finished Goods, and Packaging materials. You'll be the go-to expert for managing end-to-end planning data across SAP IBP and ECC systems (SD, MM, PP).

Key Responsibilities :

• Collaborate with planning teams to analyze, validate, and manage data relevant to planning processes.
• Demonstrate a clear understanding of basic planning functionalities and how data supports them.
• Identify, define, and manage data elements that impact demand, supply, and inventory planning.
• Understand and document business rules and prerequisites related to data maintenance and planning accuracy.
• Coordinate data collection activities from super users and end users across multiple functions.
• Support data readiness for project milestones including testing, validation, and go-live.
• Explain how different data elements influence planning outcomes to non-technical stakeholders.
• Work closely with functional and technical teams to ensure data integrity and consistency across systems.

Required Skills & Qualifications :

• Strong understanding of planning processes (demand, supply, or S&OP).
• Proven experience working with planning master data (e.g., product, location, BOM, resources, etc.).
• Ability to analyze complex datasets and identify inconsistencies or dependencies.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills with cross-functional teams.
• Exposure to SAP IBP APO , or other advanced planning tools (preferred but not mandatory).
• Strong business acumen with the ability to link data quality to planning outcomes.
• 5–10 years of relevant experience in data management, planning, or supply chain roles.

Preferred Qualifications :

• Experience with large-scale planning transformation or ERP implementation projects.
• Knowledge of data governance and data quality frameworks
• Experience in working with super users / end users for data validation and readiness.

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