Supply & DRP Planner

Entity: Finance Job Family Group: Business Support Group Job Description: Role: Supply & DRP Planner Location: Pune Shift Timing: 5:30 PM – 2:30 AM IST (US Time Zone) We are hiring a Supply & DRP Planner to oversee supply planning, distribution requirements planning (DRP), material planning, inventory optimization, and production planning activities. The role focuses on ensuring product availability, optimizing inventory, and supporting seamless supply chain operations. Key Responsibilities Develop and maintain 24-month Supply, DRP, and Material Plans. Manage inventory, deployment, replenishment, and material availability to meet business demand. Coordinate production planning and material supply to ensure uninterrupted operations. Monitor supply shortages and material constraints; perform RCA and implement corrective actions. Collaborate with Demand Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Logistics teams to align supply and demand. Optimize inventory levels, safety stocks, and reduce excess/obsolete inventory (SLOBs). Support S&OP processes, NPI launches, and product lifecycle planning. Maintain planning master data accuracy and drive continuous improvement initiatives. Required Skills & Experience 6 + years of experience in Supply Planning, DRP, Material Planning, Production Planning, or Inventory Planning. Strong knowledge of DRP, Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Supply Chain Planning, MPS, and Inventory Management. Experience with SAP APO, Kinaxis RapidResponse, SAP, or similar planning tools. Advanced Excel and analytical skills. Strong problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management capabilities. Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced global environment. Preferred Experience in Manufacturing, FMCG, Chemicals, Lubricants, or Process Industries. Knowledge of S&OP, inventory optimization, and supply planning processes. Travel: No travel required Work Hours: US Time Zone Support (Night Shift IST) Why Join our team? At Castrol, we support our people to learn and grow in a diverse and challenging environment. We believe that our team is strengthened by diversity. We are committed to crafting an inclusive environment in which everyone is respected and treated fairly. Diversity Statement: At Castrol, we provide an excellent environment and benefits such as an open and inclusive culture, a great work-life balance, tremendous learning and development opportunities to craft your career path, life and health insurance, medical care package and many others! Diversity sits at the heart of our company and as an equal opportunity employer, we stay true to our mission by ensuring that our place can be anyone's place. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, colour, national origin, gender and gender identity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status or disability status. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application and interview process, to perform crucial job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Travel Requirement No travel is expected with this role Relocation Assistance: This role is eligible for relocation within country Remote Type: This position is not available for remote working Skills: Agility core practices, Analytical Thinking, Business process improvement, Commercial Acumen, Communication, Conflict Management, Creativity and Innovation, Customer centric thinking, Customer enquiries, Customer experience, Customer Value Proposition, Demand Forecasting, Demand Planning Forecasting, Digital Fluency, Distribution Resource Planning (DRP), Kinaxis, Materials Requirements Planning (MRP), Microsoft Excel, Resilience, Supply Chain, Sustainability awareness and action, Understanding Emotions, Workload Prioritization . Legal Disclaimer: We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of protected characteristics like race, religion, color, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp’s recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us . If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.