Senior Supply Planner- Foundations

Nextracker; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,400,000; Full time

Job summary

Nextpower is seeking a senior supply chain planning professional to manage allocations, analyze demand vs capacity, and drive data-driven improvements across planning systems. The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration with procurement, NPI, logistics, and delivery teams to ensure timely deliveries.

You will leverage strong MS Excel skills, ownership mindset, and experience in manufacturing environments to optimize inventory and reduce risk while supporting new product introductions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or related field.
• 7–10 years of experience in supply planning, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of supply chain principles including MRP.
• GO GETTER attitude & ownership on closing the ends.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent MS Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Supply planning & allocation management aligned with SO demand and delivery schedules.
• Manage supplier allocations, confirm regular, supplemental, and extra sales orders.
• Analyze demand and supply signals to identify gaps and recovery actions.
• Evaluate forecast vs supplier capacity to identify risks and constraints.
• Drive BOM and supply variance resolution to protect delivery timelines.
• Support capacity ramp-up and ramp-down, including NPI.
• Lead weekly supplier reviews to track material readiness, PO status, capacity, and issues.
• Monitor and improve supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD) via metrics and reviews.
• Ensure data accuracy in planning systems (e.g., Anaplan).
• Support planning system enhancements and standardization of processes.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders to ensure timely communication and issue resolution.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Ownership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Master's degree in Supply Chain Management / Operations

APICS CPIM / CSCP Certification

Tools

MS Excel

Power Query

Power Pivot

Solver

Job description

Job Description:

Key Responsibilities

• Supply Planning & Allocation Management
  • Manage supplier allocations aligned with SO demand, delivery schedules, capacity & supplier agreements.
  • Ensure timely release and confirmation of regular, supplemental, and additional sales order allocations.
  • Analyze demand and supply signals to proactively identify gaps and act on recovery plan.
• Capacity, Risk & Variance Management
  • Evaluate forecast versus supplier capacity to identify supply risks and constraints.
  • Drive timely resolution of BOM and supply variances to protect delivery timelines.
  • Support capacity ramp-up and ramp-down scenarios, including new product introductions (NPI).
• Supplier Management & Performance
  • Act as the primary point of contact for assigned suppliers and coordinate actions with Procurement, Sourcing, NPI, Logistics, and Delivery Managers.
  • Lead weekly supplier reviews to track material readiness, PO status, Capacity, Open issues
  • Monitor and improve supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD) through performance metrics and reviews.
• Systems, Data & Process Excellence
  • Ensure accuracy and compliance of supplier and logistics data within planning systems (e.g., Anaplan).
  • Support planning system enhancements, testing, and adoption to enable scalable supply planning.
  • Drive continuous improvement and standardization of supply planning processes and tools.
• Stakeholder Collaboration & Customer Focus
  • Partner with internal stakeholders to ensure timely communication and issue resolution.
  • Provide analytical insights, reporting, and updates to support decision-making.
  • Contribute to team effectiveness through knowledge sharing, cross-coverage, and best-practice adoption.

Here is some of what you’ll need (required)…

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or a related field
• Minimum 7-10 years of experience in supply planning, preferably in the manufacturing industry
• Strong understanding of supply chain principles and best practices including MRP (Material planning)
• “GO GETTER” Attitude & takes ownership on closing the ends
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent MS EXCEL Skills

Here are a few of our preferred experiences…

• Master's degree in Supply Chain Management / Operations.
• Experience with planning methodologies (e.g., S&OP, Demand Planning, Strategic Planning).
• Expert MS EXCEL Skills leveraging Power Query , Power Pivots , Solvers etc
• APICS CPIM / CSCP Certification

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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.