Freelance Supply Chain Specialist

Flexing It is a freelance consulting marketplace that connects freelancers and independent consultants with organisations seeking independent talent, Flexing It has partnered with Our client is a consumer goods company and are looking for a highly skilled and detail-oriented Supply Planning Specialist
The consultant will help driving supply planning processes, ensuring optimal inventory levels, and collaborating with multiple stakeholders across functions to meet business goals, Key Responsibilities :- Develop and execute effective supply plans to meet customer demand while optimizing inventory levels, Work closely with production, procurement, logistics, and factory teams to ensure seamless coordination and on-time delivery, Use SAP to manage and monitor supply chain data, inventory movements, and production schedules, Analyze data using advanced Excel tools to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for efficiency improvements, Monitor and manage inventory levels to avoid excess and stockouts, ensuring healthy inventory turnover, Drive the S&OP process with cross-functional teams to align supply with demand forecasts, Coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to resolve supply constraints and bottlenecks, Generate periodic reports and dashboards to provide visibility into supply chain performance metrics, Please Note This is a Hybrid role based out of Mumbai Skills Required 78 years of hands-on experience in supply planning, preferably in a manufacturing or FMCG environment, Proficiency in SAP (MM/PP modules preferred) for planning and inventory control, Strong command of Advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, macros, data analysis), In-depth knowledge of production planning, inventory control, and supply chain coordination, Excellent analytical skills and ability to make data-driven decisions, Strong stakeholder management and interpersonal communication skills,