Supply Planning Professional

Vestas; Chennai; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Vestas in Chennai, India, is seeking a skilled Supply Planning professional to join the Global Service Supply Chain team. You will work on forecast and planning for a global distribution network and engage with external suppliers to ensure high delivery performance.

The role requires 3–5 years in a global supply chain, experience with SAP MM/SD, and strong analytical skills. A background in APICS CPIM/CSCP is a plus, and Excel proficiency is essential.

Qualifications

• Graduate/postgraduate in any stream.
• Practical experience in Demand-supply planning.
• 3–5 years in global international supply chain function (production, material planning and spare parts/service).
• APICS CPIM/CSCP certifications are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Forecast and plan for a global distribution network.
• Improve inventory turnover (ITO) and OTIF through root-cause analysis and corrective measures.
• Monitor replenishment lead times and forecast fluctuations; mitigate deviations.
• Drive lean initiatives and process improvements.
• Spend the day evaluating safety stock, forecast accuracy, and stock-out risks with global stakeholders.
• Demonstrate solid experience in global supply chain planning.
• Collaborate with Procurement and Operational buying teams to present a unified voice to suppliers.
• Develop with the team a strategy for highest possible on-time delivery from suppliers.

Skills

SAP MM/SD

MS Excel

Forecasting

Inventory planning

Analytical reasoning

SQL

Python/R

English communication

Education

Graduate or postgraduate in any field

APICS CPIM/CSCP certification

Tools

SQL

Python

R

Job description

Job Description:

Vestas is a global leader in wind technology and a driving force in the development of the wind power industry. Vestas’ core business comprises the development, manufacture, sale, marketing and maintenance of Wind Turbines. Come and join us at Vestas!

Global Service Supply Chain > Global SIOP > Supply Management

We are responsible for the global inventory and availability of all spare parts for the maintenance of installed turbines. Being part of an international team, responsible for the planning and collaboration with external suppliers to ensure a high delivery performance and availability. Moreover, you will also be contributing to the transformation strategy and development of our Supply Chain.

Responsibilities

• The right candidate will have practical experience in a global supply chain function within the forecast and planning area of a distribution network
• Improving Inventory turnover (ITO) and Material Availability (OTIF) through Analytical reasoning of the root causes and corrective measures
• Keeping track of material consumption patterns, Replenishment lead time and Forecast fluctuation and mitigating the risks in case of deviations
• Ensuring lean initiatives & Process improvements
• Typically, the day will be spent on evaluating the safety stock, forecast, mitigating the stock out risks, Root cause analysis on the on-time delivery misses, Collaboration with various global stakeholders etc.,
• Solid experience in supply planning in a global distribution network
• Practical experience in applying supply chain principles and methods including reporting
• Engaging with Procurement function and Operational buying team to represent Vestas with one single voice in front of the suppliers
• Develop, together with your new team, the strategy to ensure highest possible On-time-delivery from our supplier base

Qualifications

• Graduate/post graduate in any stream
• Practical experience in Demand -supply planning
• 3 - 5 years of experience from a global international supply chain function within production, Material planning and spare parts /service environment
• Supply chain certifications like APICS-CPIM, CSCP etc,. Will be an added Advantage

Competencies

• Good knowledge in SAP (MM, SD module specifically), MS Excel
• Ability to understand the Master data parameters and its implications on the planning side
• Methodical approach towards problem solving (8D, Fishbone etc) and Working knowledge in SQL/R/Python
• Ability to understand the complex supply chain network and its intricacies
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English, stakeholder management skills
• Working style is well structured and committed with good system and business understanding
• Not restricting within the Roles & Responsibilities boundaries and willingness to collaborate as needed
• Should have interest or experience in handling data to extract business insights

What We Offer

We offer an exciting job with great opportunities for professional and personal development in an inspiring and diverse work environment within the energy industrys global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We value initiative, responsibility, involvement and the right balance between creativity and quality in all solutions. You will become part of a highly professional environment with significant technical commitment and genuine interest

Additional Information

Your primary workplace will be in Chennai, India.

Please note: We do amend or withdraw our jobs and reserve the right to do so at any time, including prior to the advertised closing date. Please be advised to apply on or before 20th November2026.

Our commitment to a fair hiring

At Vestas, we evaluate all candidates solely based on their professional experience, education, and relevant skills. To support a fair recruitment process, we kindly ask that you remove any photos, dates of birth or graduation, gender pronouns, marital status, or other personal information not relevant to the role before submitting your CV/resume. Your CV/resume should focus on your professional and educational background, along with the necessary contact details (email and phone number). We train our hiring teams in inclusive evaluation and regularly review process outcomes to ensure fairness.

DEIB Statement

At Vestas, we recognize the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion in driving innovation and success. We strongly encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, particularly those who may hesitate due to their identity or feel they do not meet every criterion. As our CEO states, "Expertise and talent come in many forms, and a diverse workforce enhances our ability to think differently and solve the complex challenges of our industry". Your unique perspective is what will help us powering the solution for a sustainable, green energy future.

About Vestas

Vestas is the energy industry’s global partner on sustainable energy solutions. We are specialised in designing, manufacturing, installing, and servicing wind turbines, both onshore and offshore.
Across the globe, we have installed more wind power than anyone else. We consider ourselves pioneers within the industry, as we continuously aim to design new solutions and technologies to create a more sustainable future for all of us. With more than 200 GW of wind power installed worldwide and 40+ years of experience in wind energy, we have an unmatched track record demonstrating our expertise within the field.
With 39,000 employees globally, we are a diverse team united by a common goal: to power the solution – today, tomorrow, and far into the future.
Vestas promotes a diverse workforce which embraces all social identities and is free of any discrimination. We commit to create and sustain an environment that acknowledges and harvests different experiences, skills, and perspectives. We also aim to give everyone equal access to opportunity.
To learn more about our company and life at Vestas, we invite you to visit our website at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels. We also encourage you to join our Talent Universe to receive notifications on new and relevant postings.