Job Description
🚀 We're Hiring : 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.Privacy Notice Declarations for California based candidates / Jobs : : -at- bristlecone / #careers