Freelance Long-Term Capacity Planning Analyst

Our client, a leading global FMCG organization, wants to engage with a Long-Term Capacity Planning Analyst. Key Responsibilities: ● Develop and maintain long-term capacity plans (6 months to 3+ years) based on business forecasts, growth projections, and historical trends. ● Partner with stakeholders across departments (e.g., operations, HR, finance, IT) to gather inputs and align planning assumptions. ● Analyze supply and demand data to identify gaps, risks, and potential bottlenecks in future capacity. ● Recommend actions or investments to address capacity shortfalls or optimize utilization of existing resources. ● Build models to simulate different growth scenarios and assess their impact on capacity. ● Present findings and recommendations to senior leadership in a clear, data-driven manner. ● Continuously refine planning models and methodologies to improve accuracy and responsiveness to changing business needs. ● Collaborate with finance teams to align capacity plans with budgeting and forecasting cycles. ● Track and report capacity metrics and KPIs, highlighting variances from plan. Qualifications: ● Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, Supply Chain, or a related field. ● 3+ years of experience in capacity planning, operations analysis, workforce planning, or related areas. ● Strong analytical and modeling skills with advanced Excel and experience using tools like SQL, Python, R, or similar. ● Experience with planning and forecasting platforms (e.g., Anaplan, SAP IBP, Oracle). Skills Required Qualifications Required : ● Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Analytics, Supply Chain, or a related field. ● 3+ years of experience in capacity planning, operations analysis, workforce planning, or related areas. ● Strong analytical and modeling skills with advanced Excel and experience using tools like SQL, Python, R, or similar. ● Experience with planning and forecasting platforms (e.g., Anaplan, SAP IBP, Oracle, Capacity Planning Tools) ● Solid understanding of operational and resource planning concepts (e.g., headcount, utilization, throughput, lead times). ● Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. ● Ability to think strategically, anticipate business needs, and influence decision-making. Show more Show less