Planning Consultant for Garment Industry Freelancer

Job Description

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.

Key Responsibilities

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

Requirements

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

Qualification

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

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

Certifications in Production Planning / Supply Chain Planning are a plus

Benefits

To be Discussed

Requirements

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 Qualification B.Tech / Diploma in Apparel Manufacturing, Textile Technology, or Industrial Engineering MBA in Operations, Supply Chain, or Business Management (preferred) Certifications in Production Planning / Supply Chain Planning are a plus