Introduction
At IBM Infrastructure & Technology, we design and operate the systems that keep the world running. From high-resiliency mainframes and hybrid cloud platforms to networking, automation, and site reliability. Our teams ensure the performance, security, and scalability that clients and industries depend on every day. Working in Infrastructure & Technology means tackling complex challenges with curiosity and collaboration. You'll work with diverse technologies and colleagues worldwide to deliver resilient, future-ready solutions that power innovation. With continuous learning, career growth, and a supportive culture, IBM provides the opportunities to build expertise and shape the infrastructure that drives progress.
Your Role And Responsibilities
Ø To plan and ensure right parts are stocked at right location, in right quantities at the right time
Ø Ensure serviceability targets are met at Country / Geo and Worldwide
Ø Be proactive in identifying potential product issues and communicating to relevant stakeholders
Ø Execute inventory reduction plan suggested by global team.
Ø Optimize the demand plan depending on phases of product life cycle.
Ø Co-ordinate with Team lead / Manager in decision making
Ø Co-ordinate with Execution buyers in expediting PO's, hot-listing parts that are critical, move-out PO's that might impact inventory addition, etc.,
Ø Pro-actively seek support from team leads and SMEs on business requirements
Preferred Education
Bachelor's Degree
Required Technical And Professional Expertise
ü Any Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or the equivalent in experience and evidence of exceptional ability.
ü Spares Demand Forecast
ü Manufacturing and Service/Spares experience in area of placement preferred.
ü Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or 1-3 years planning background.
ü Strong coordination and communication skills, (both written and spoken)
ü Ability to work independently to prioritize and balance workload commitments within defined schedules, as part of a team.
Demostrate Strong teamwork.
Demonstrate strong teamwork
Preferred Technical And Professional Experience
- Excellent knowledge with MS Excel, ERP and other tools related to Supply chain Planning like PIMS, CPPS, WMS, QMF, etc
- Willing to learn and adapt to change if required.
- Root cause analysis using 5 Why's and 2 how's.
