Planning Consultant for Garment Industry Freelancer

We are seeking a strategic and analytical Garment Industry General Manager – Planning Consultant to lead our client's centralized production planning function. This role is critical in ensuring efficient capacity utilization, timely deliveries, and alignment of planning with business and merchandising goals in a high-volume garment manufacturing setup.

• Oversee end-to-end production planning including pre-production, material planning, capacity allocation, and order tracking
  

• Create and maintain production calendars, T&A plans, and delivery commitments
  

• Work closely with merchandising, sourcing, cutting, and production teams to align plans with buyer requirements.
  

• Monitor line loading, WIP, and ensure balanced capacity utilization across units
  

• Lead planning reviews, identify bottlenecks, and drive corrective actions.
  

• Optimize fabric utilization, inventory turnover, and production lead times.
  

• Ensure system-driven planning processes using ERP and MIS dashboards
  

• Provide regular reporting and forecast insights to top management
  

Skill Set Required

• In-depth knowledge of garment manufacturing workflows and production cycles
  

• Proven experience in capacity planning, order allocation, and delivery control
  

• Strong command over T&A, production calendars, and buyer order flow
  

• Proficiency in planning tools, Excel dashboards, and ERP systems (SAP, BlueCherry, Inf or, etc.)
  

• Analytical mindset with ability to convert data into actionable plans
  

• Excellent coordination, communication, and leadership skills
  

• Experience in managing large teams and inter-departmental planning alignment
  

• B.Tech / Diploma in Apparel Manufacturing, Textile Technology, or Industrial Engineering
  

• MBA in Operations, Supply Chain, or Business Management (preferred)