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Consultant - Demand & Supply Planner

  • Full Time
  • On-Site - Chennai
  • 1 months
  • Project posted on: 8/09/2026
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Consultant - Demand & Supply Planner

  • Supply Chain Management
  • Production and supply planning
  • Procurement and vendor management
  • Supply Chain Optimization

On-Site - Chennai

Full Time

1 months

 8/09/2026

Assignment Details

Our client, a leading global specialist in energy management and automation, is seeking an experienced Consultant – Demand & Supply Planner to drive demand and supply planning, forecast management, material constraints, allocation, shipment, delivery, backlog, and S&OP activities across cross-functional teams.
 

  • Own customer forecast management, including monthly/weekly forecast validation, historical trend analysis, demand upside/downside identification, and forecast consolidation.
  • Conduct demand review and validation by comparing forecast, backlog, and shipment plans; align priorities with Sales and finalize demand plans.
  • Translate demand into supply requirements and coordinate with Supply Planning, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Logistics teams.
  • Monitor CTB (Clear to Build) status, identify material constraints, prioritize available supply, and escalate critical shortages.
  • Align production plans with demand priorities, reviewing factory output and identifying production risks.
  • Manage inventory allocation and order prioritization based on revenue, strategic customers, and aging orders.
  • Develop and manage weekly shipment plans, coordinating with Logistics and ensuring documentation and transportation readiness.
  • Monitor customer deliveries, OTD/OTIF, open orders, and delivery commitments, escalating risks proactively.
  • Conduct backlog reviews and develop recovery plans for delayed orders and past-due shipments.
  • Prepare weekly/monthly S&OP dashboards and executive reports covering demand, supply constraints, production, delivery, and backlog.
  • Track key planning KPIs including Forecast Accuracy, Forecast Bias, Demand Plan Adherence, Supply Commitment Accuracy, OTD, OTIF, Backlog Aging, and Production Plan Attainment.

    NOTE:
    Duration: 1 year (extendable)
    Capacity: Full-time
    Mode: On-site
    Location: Chennai

Skills Required

Key Skills:
 

  • Downstream & Demand Planning
  • Supply Planning & S&OP
  • Forecast Management & Accuracy
  • Production & Capacity Planning
  • Material Constraint & MRP Management
  • Inventory, Allocation & Backlog Management
  • Shipment & Delivery Planning (OTD/OTIF)
  • ERP, MIS & Advanced Excel

About the Client

A leading global specialist in energy management and automation

Industry

Electricial Utilities and Power Producers

Experience Required:

12+ years

Additional Skills:

  • Downstream Planning
  • Supply planner
  • MIS
  • Backlog Management
  • MRP Management
  • S&OP
  • Forecast Management
  • Excel
  • Demand Planner
  • ERP
  • Demand Planning

No of open positions:

1

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