Job Description

Job title AI Product Expert- Enterprise Planning

• Location Hyderabad

Opella is the self-care challenger with the purest and third-largest portfolio in the Over-The-Counter (OTC) & Vitamins, Minerals & Supplements (VMS) market globally

Our mission is to bring health in people’s hands by making self-care as simple as it should be For half a billion consumers worldwide – and counting.

At the core of this mission is our 100 loved brands, our 11,000-strong global team, our 13 best-in-class manufacturing sites and 4 specialized science and innovation development centers. Headquartered in France, Opella is the proud maker of many of the world’s most loved brands, including Allegra, Buscopan, Doliprane, Dulcolax, Enterogermina, Essentiale and Mucosolvan.

B Corp certified in multiple markets, we are active players in the journey towards healthier people and planet. Find out more about our mission at www.opella.com

We are seeking a AI Products Expert – Enterprise Planning with deep expertise in IBP (Integrated Business Planning) and Data Science/AI to drive innovation in our IBP process. You will act as a bridge between IBP functions (e.g., demand planning, supply planning, financial integration, procurement, logistics etc.) and the Data Science/AI teams to develop and deploy data-driven solutions that optimize performance across the entire IBP value chain. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in advanced analytics, data modelling, AI/ML, with a passion for converting complex business problems into scalable, intelligent data products.

Job Highlights & Main Responsibilities

• Business & Functional Expertise

  • Serve as the subject matter expert across key FMCG functions (Sales, Marketing, Supply Chain, Finance, Procurement, Operations), understanding their planning and operational needs.

  • Translate business challenges into actionable data and AI product requirements.

  • Strong familiarity with functional KPIs such as forecast accuracy, service levels, inventory, financial variances, customer/channel performance, procurement efficiencies, and marketing ROI.

• Data Product Strategy: Lead the development and execution of data-driven products (e.g., AI models, forecasting tools) that improve supply chain efficiency, inventory management, demand forecasting, and optimization.

• AI & Data Science Leadership: Spearhead the use of AI/ML to solve complex supply chain challenges—implement predictive analytics, demand forecasting models, and optimization algorithms.

• Collaboration: Act as the key liaison between supply chain teams and data science, engineering, and IT teams, ensuring seamless communication and alignment between business and technical stakeholders.

• Data Modeling & Management: Oversee the design and integration of robust data models and pipelines, ensuring high-quality, accurate data flows amongst IBP, supply chain systems and data science tools.

• Forecasting & Analytics: Implement and improve demand forecasting models using AI and machine learning techniques to enhance decision-making, optimize resources, and reduce costs.

• Continuous Improvement: Drive the adoption of data-driven practices across the supply chain, continuously refining processes and performance through insights and analytics.

About You:

• Education Bachelor's or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Data Science, Engineering, or related fields. Experience

  10+ years of experience in analytics, supply chain, business planning, or data product management in FMCH or similar industries. At

  least 6+ years of hands-on experience applying AI/ML to real-world business processes. Strong

  background working with cross-functional teams and enterprise planning processes. Experience

  designing and deploying LLM-powered and agentic AI solutions (RAG, autonomous agents) using OpenAI API, Claude, and frameworks like LangChain. Strong understanding of MCP-based integrations, embeddings, and scalable AI systems. Proven

  track record leading AI-driven product initiatives (e.g., forecasting models, optimization algorithms, predictive analytics).

• Technical

  Skills Expertise in data management (SQL), AI/ML frameworks (e.g., Python, TensorFlow, Scikit-learn, PyTorch) and machine learning algorithms applied to supply chain data. Experience with cloud data platforms (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud) and building data pipelines.

• Product Management Skills Strong product management background, with experience in defining roadmaps, executing AI-driven initiatives, and managing cross-functional teams. Ability to translate complex supply chain challenges into actionable data products and solutions.

• Communication & Collaboration Excellent communication skills, capable of simplifying complex AI and data science concepts for non-technical stakeholders. Proven ability to collaborate with cross-functional teams (supply chain, finance, IT, data science) to align on goals and deliver results.

• Proven track record leading AI-driven product initiatives (e.g., forecasting models, optimization algorithms, predictive analytic.

• Preferred:

• Certifications in AI, Machine Learning, Data Science, or Supply Chain Management (e.g., APICS CPIM, CSCP).

• Experience with enterprise systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and integrating supply chain data with advanced analytics platforms.

• Familiarity with forecasting models (e.g., ARIMA, time series analysis) and demand planning tools.

  Why Join Us?
  This is a unique opportunity to lead a critical function at the intersection of business strategy and technology. You will have a direct impact on our business performance in a high-growth region and work with a talented, passionate team to build the future of data and AI in the FMCH industry.
  
  Why us?

  At Opella, you will enjoy doing challenging, purposeful work, empowered to develop consumer brands with passion and creativity. This is your chance to grow new skills and be part of a bold, collaborative, and inclusive culture where people can thrive and be at their best every day.

  We Are Challengers.

  We are dedicated to making self-care as simple as it should be. That starts with our culture. We are challengers by nature, and this is how we do things:

  All In Together: We keep each other honest and have each other's backs.

  Courageous: We break boundaries and take thoughtful risks with creativity.

  Outcome-Obsessed: We are personally accountable, driving sustainable impact and results with integrity.

  Radically Simple: We strive to make things simple for us and simple for consumers, as it should be.

  Join us on our mission. Health. In your hands.

  www.opella.com/en/careers