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Who are we?

Outsized is a high-growth, well-funded disruptor in the fast-evolving talent economy.

We specialize in full-time contract roles (remote or onsite) ranging from 1 to 12 months.

Our goal is to connect top independent professionals with exciting consulting and transformation projects at leading firms.

As part of the Outsized community, talent get access to peer networks, expert sessions, and opportunities to upskill and collaborate on high-impact projects.

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Who are we looking for?

We are looking for experienced Demand Planners / S&OP professionals from the FMCG industry to join our exclusive talent network for an upcoming Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) transformation project with a global consulting firm.

Project Locations: Consultants based in from Delhi NCR, Mumbai, Noida, Nagpur, Bengaluru are preferred (travel to client plant site may be required).

The project involves supporting a leading consumer products company in overhauling its planning processes to improve customer fill rates, inventory optimization, and forecast accuracy across its value chain.

This engagement forms part of a broader operations excellence and digital transformation effort, including the implementation of advanced planning tools such as Kinaxis.

This is a great opportunity for professionals with strong demand/supply planning, S&OP, and analytics experience who enjoy working in dynamic, data-driven, and cross-functional environments.

Role & Responsibilities:

- Support the consulting team in analyzing current planning processes and identifying key improvement levers across demand, supply, and inventory planning.

- Design and implement enhanced S&OP processes, driving measurable improvements in customer service levels and inventory management.

- Collaborate with Sales, Supply Chain, Operations, and Finance teams to ensure alignment on planning objectives and execution.

- Use analytical tools and methodologies to improve forecasting accuracy and enable data-driven decision-making.

- Partner with client and technology teams during the implementation of digital planning tools (Kinaxis or similar), supporting configuration, testing, and go-live activities.

- Participate in project management routines including progress reviews, performance reporting, and issue resolution.

Skills & Qualifications:

- 5-12 years of experience in S&OP, demand/supply planning, or supply chain transformation, ideally within the FMCG sector.

- Experience with planning tools (Kinaxis, SAP IBP, o9, Anaplan, etc.) is highly preferred.

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with proficiency in Excel and data visualization tools.

- Prior experience working with top-tier consulting firms or in client-facing transformation programs preferred.

- MBA from a reputed institute with a focus on Supply Chain, Operations, or Strategy.

Other Details:

- Project Duration: Minimum 12 months (extendable).

- Engagement Type: Full-time, on-site consultant.

- Base Location: Delhi, Noida, Mumbai, Nagpur or Bengaluru (travel may be required).