21 Oct
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Vestas
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Chennai
Vestas is the world 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 Technology & Operations > Supply Chain > Supply Planning
- Mains At Vestas, Service Planning/ SIOP (Sales, Inventory Operations Planning) we are constantly optimizing the service supply chain in order to deliver on time to our customers, and at the same time have an optimized supply chain with low inventory and efficient set up. It is an ever developing task in a professional environment. Planning has the responsibility to define delivery concepts and network setup to meet customer requirements, forecast and planning for all materials for the service business, inventory management maintaining optimal inventory level across the value chain, and project management of continuous improvement initiatives within supply chain. Working across Planning, Logistics, Commercial, Procurement, and Service functions, the department focuses on creating transparency, fostering collaboration, and enabling data-driven decision-making to support Vestas' operational and commercial objectives. Responsibilities
• The right candidate will have hands on 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 tactical initiatives 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 in vestas, Planning (SIOP) 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 material planning in a global distribution network
• Hands on experience in applying supply chain principles and methods including reporting Qualifications
• Graduate/post graduate in any stream having experience in Demand -supply planning and Balancing
• 5 to 7 years of experience from a global international supply chain function within production, Material planning and spare parts /service environment
• Supply chain certifications ( eg: APICS-CPIM , CSCP ) 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 studio etc
• 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 Positive system and business understanding
• Not restricting himself/herself within the Roles & Responsibilities boundaries and willingness to reach out for getting things done
• Should have interest or experience in handling data to extract business insights
What We Offer
An opportunity to play a key role in protecting customer operations and supporting Vestas' Service Business through effective supply mitigation and rapid issue resolution. You will work with global stakeholders, suppliers, and cross-functional teams to drive operational excellence and improve supply chain resilience while contributing to the success of the world's leading wind energy company Additional Information Your primary location 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 13th Nov 2026 Learn more about Vestas at www.vestas.com and follow us on our social media channels
📌 Supply Chain Professional (Chennai)
🏢 Vestas
📍 Chennai