Job Description
Job Title:  Material Planner
Req ID:  48402
Job Location (Short):  Pune, IND
Employment Type:  Full Time
Segment:  Danfoss Power Solutions Segment
Job Category:  Supply Chain and Operations
Work Location Type:  On-site

The Impact You'll Make

As our Material Planner, you’ll play a key role in ensuring uninterrupted material flow to support production continuity and meet customer demand through effective coordination across the SIOP process and the wider organization.

Strengthening supply reliability by identifying and mitigating potential supply risks, optimizing inventory levels, and enabling efficient production planning. Your work will ensure smoother operations, improved service levels, and better alignment between supply chain planning and business objectives.

You’ll collaborate with SIOP, procurement, production, supply chain, and cross-functional teams, taking ownership of material planning, supply risk management, data analysis, and inventory optimization, helping us move toward a more efficient and resilient supply chain.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Lead material planning activities to ensure timely availability of inbound materials and uninterrupted supply for production.

  • Support internal stakeholders including production, warehouse, and customer service teams by managing inventory levels, expediting orders, and providing accurate delivery commitments.

  • Collaborate with cross-functional teams such as SIOP, logistics, procurement, and production to resolve supply chain issues and ensure smooth material flow.

  • Use your analytical and planning skills to monitor inventory, develop and execute production plans aligned with demand and capacity, and maintain accurate master data including ECN updates.

  • Continuously identify supply risks, implement mitigation actions, and improve planning processes to strengthen supply chain efficiency and operational reliability.

What We're Looking For

  • Education & Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical Engineering or Production Engineering with 5–8 years of experience in supply chain, material planning, or production planning roles.

  • Experience in supply chain planning, material planning, and inventory management, with a strong ability to ensure continuity of supply and optimize inventory levels.

  • Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make data-driven planning decisions.

  • Ability to work effectively in cross-functional and geographically dispersed teams, collaborating with internal stakeholders and external suppliers.

  • Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to manage stakeholders and coordinate with multiple teams in a fast-paced environment while demonstrating strong problem-solving and attention to detail.

What You'll Get from Us

 

  1. We promote from within and support your learning with mentoring, training, and access to global opportunities.
  2. You’ll have flexibility, autonomy, and support to do your best work while maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Your well-being matters to us.
  3. We strive to create an inclusive work environment where people of all backgrounds are respected, and valued for who they are.
  4. You’ll receive benefits like 13th salary, annual bonus, paid vacation, pension plans, personal insurance, and more. These vary by country and contract, but they’re worth asking about—we think they’re pretty great.

Ready to Make a Difference?

 

If this role excites you, we’d love to hear from you! Apply now to start the conversation and learn more about where your career can go with us.

 


 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or other protected category.

Information at a Glance

 

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.000 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.

 

Danfoss engineers solutions that increase machine productivity, reduce emissions, lower energy consumption, and enable electrification.

Our solutions are used in such areas as refrigeration, air conditioning, heating, power conversion, motor control, industrial machinery, automotive, marine, and off- and on-highway equipment. We also provide solutions for renewable energy, such as solar and wind power, as well as district-energy infrastructure for cities.

Our innovative engineering dates back to 1933. Danfoss is family-owned, employing more than 39.360 people, serving customers in more than 100 countries through a global footprint of 95 factories.