ERP Planning & Manufacturing Techno-Functional Lead

Job Description:

The San Francisco Chronicle has recognized Nextracker (Nasdaq: NXT) as one of the Top Workplaces. Join our growing team!

This is a hybrid role (4 days/week in office) at our Hi-Tech City office, Hyderabad. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated ERP Planning & Manufacturing Techno-Functional Lead to manage the design, delivery, and support of Nextpower’s global planning, manufacturing, and inventory control processes. This is a strategic role responsible for partnering with Supply Chain, Operations, and Manufacturing teams to implement and optimize ERP systems that drive operational agility, scalability, and efficiency.

The ideal candidate combines hands-on ERP technical expertise with deep functional knowledge of planning, manufacturing, and inventory processes in a project-based discrete manufacturing environment (captive and outsourced). Strong ERP experience—specifically Oracle Fusion Cloud or SAP—is required. As part of our large-scale ERP transformation journey, this individual will lead the full project lifecycle, from discovery through implementation, stabilization, and continuous improvement in the planning and manufacturing functional areas.

• The San Francisco Chronicle has recognized Nextracker (Nasdaq: NXT) as one of the Top Workplaces. Join our growing team!

  
  
  

  This is a hybrid role (4 days/week in office) at our Hi-Tech City office, Hyderabad. We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated ERP Planning & Manufacturing Techno-Functional Lead to manage the design, delivery, and support of Nextpower’s global planning, manufacturing, and inventory control processes. This is a strategic role responsible for partnering with Supply Chain, Operations, and Manufacturing teams to implement and optimize ERP systems that drive operational agility, scalability, and efficiency.

  
  
  

  The ideal candidate combines hands-on ERP technical expertise with deep functional knowledge of planning, manufacturing, and inventory processes in a project-based discrete manufacturing environment (captive and outsourced). Strong ERP experience—specifically Oracle Fusion Cloud or SAP—is required. As part of our large-scale ERP transformation journey, this individual will lead the full project lifecycle, from discovery through implementation, stabilization, and continuous improvement in the planning and manufacturing functional areas.

  
  
  

  Key Responsibilities

  
  
  
• Lead ERP Planning & Manufacturing Implementations: Provide technical leadership and functional guidance for Oracle Fusion Cloud or SAP planning and manufacturing modules. Drive process design, configuration, testing, rollout, and adoption.
• Short-Term Planning: Configure and optimize Master Production Scheduling (MPS) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to ensure material availability and production efficiency. 
• Manufacturing Execution: Configure and support ERP modules for shop floor control, BOMs, routings, work orders, FGI, FGI and production reporting.
• Configure, extend and support ERP modules; build and troubleshoot customizations, reports, extensions and interfaces. Support reporting and analytics requirements.
• Inventory Control: Standardize and optimize global inventory management, including cycle counting, lot/serial tracking, valuation, and warehouse management integration.
• System Optimization & Rollouts: Recommend solutions for process gaps, implement phased rollout strategies, and lead planning/manufacturing tracks across discovery, CRPs, integration, data conversion, UAT, and deployment.
• Integration Leadership: Collaborate with IT and business teams to design, test, and deploy integrations between ERP, PLM, MES, WMS, TMS, and advanced planning platforms.
• Data Migration: Develop and execute strategies for migrating BOMs, routings, work orders, and inventory data into ERP with accuracy and integrity.
• Continuous Improvement: Drive KPI-based improvements in forecast accuracy, planning adherence, inventory turns, and manufacturing efficiency.
• Innovation: Stay current with emerging technologies, including Generative AI, Agentic AI, and advanced planning solutions, to identify opportunities for automation and optimization.

• Qualifications

  
  
  
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Computer Science, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• 15+ years of IT/Supply Chain systems experience with ERP expertise (Oracle EBS, Oracle Fusion Cloud, or SAP).
• 10+ years of hands-on experience with Planning, Manufacturing, and Inventory modules (Demand/Supply Planning, S&OP, MPS, MRP, BOM, Work Orders, Inventory).
• Strong functional knowledge of planning and manufacturing processes in discrete, project-based manufacturing.
• Experience integrating ERP with PLM, MES, WMS, TMS, and advanced planning tools.
• Proven leadership in ERP transformation programs and cross-functional supply chain/manufacturing initiatives.
• Excellent project management, communication, and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, global, and highly collaborative environment.

• Preferred Qualifications

  
  
  
• APICS CPIM/CSCP or equivalent supply chain certifications.
• Experience in renewable energy, manufacturing, or high-tech industries.
• Familiarity with advanced planning platforms (Kinaxis, OMP, SAP IBP, Oracle Demand/Supply Planning).
• Certifications such as PMP, Six Sigma, or ERP vendor credentials (Oracle/SAP).

• Why Join Us?

  
  
  
• Lead ERP transformation in planning, manufacturing, and inventory operations at a high-growth, mission-driven company.
• Partner with global teams to design and scale next-generation supply chain and manufacturing processes.
• Drive innovation and efficiency through advanced planning tools and ERP best practices.
• Competitive compensation, benefits, and flexible work arrangements.
• xperience.

At Nextpower, we are driving the global energy transition with an integrated clean energy technology platform that combines intelligent structural, electrical, and digital solutions for utility-scale power plants. Our comprehensive portfolio enables faster project delivery, higher performance, and greater reliability, helping our customers capture the full value of solar power. Our talented worldwide teams are redefining how solar power plants are designed, built, and operated every day with smart technology, data-driven insights, and advanced automation. Together, we’re building the foundation for the world’s next generation of clean energy infrastructure.