Senior Supply Planner- Foundations

Nextpower Inc; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,600,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading clean energy technology company in Hyderabad is seeking a Supply Planning Manager to oversee supplier allocations, manage risk, and drive process excellence. The ideal candidate will have 7-10 years of experience in supply planning, strong analytical skills, and proficiency in MS Excel. This role involves collaboration with various stakeholders and a focus on continuous improvement to support the company's mission of advancing clean energy infrastructure.

Qualifications

• 7-10 years of experience in supply planning, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of MRP (Material planning) principles.
• Expert MS Excel skills leveraging advanced features.

Responsibilities

• Manage supplier allocations and ensure timely release of orders.
• Evaluate forecast against supplier capacity to identify risks.
• Monitor and improve supplier On-Time Delivery (OTD).
• Ensure data accuracy within planning systems.
• Partner with stakeholders for effective communication and issue resolution.

Skills

Supply chain principles

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Excel Skills

Ownership attitude

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Master's degree in Supply Chain Management / Operations

Tools

Anaplan

Power Query

Power Pivots

Job description

**Job Description:****Key Responsibilities****1. 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. **2. 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). **3. 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. **4. 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. **5. 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 etcAPICS CPIM / CSCP CertificationAt 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.# **We are Nextpower**