Principal Demand Supply Planning Consultant

Company Description AZGA Technologies helps mid-market firms navigate complex supply chain challenges without large internal teams. The company combines deep operational consulting with modern workflow automation to eliminate fragmented communication, manual processes, and supply chain friction. Its two core pillars are Supply Chain Management Consulting and Supply Chain & Finance Automation, focused on rapid deployment and shorter time-to-value. Clients gain direct access to principal strategists and executive leadership, supported by a global network of specialized teams. AZGA’s leadership includes industry-recognized S&OP turnaround experts with a track record of profitable, scalable transformations across diverse corporate divisions.
Role Description The Principal Demand & Supply Planning Consultant is a contract role responsible for leading end-to-end demand, supply, and inventory planning engagements for mid-market clients. This role designs and implements planning frameworks, workflows, and tools that improve forecast accuracy, optimize inventory, and increase service levels while reducing working capital. Daily activities include analyzing supply chain data, developing and validating planning models, facilitating cross-functional S&OP and IBP discussions, and translating business needs into actionable planning and automation solutions. The consultant collaborates closely with client leadership and internal technical teams to define requirements, prioritize initiatives, and oversee execution, ensuring measurable impact and rapid time-to-value. The role also involves preparing client-ready deliverables, coaching client teams, and recommending continuous improvement opportunities across manufacturing, procurement, logistics, and finance interfaces.QualificationsStrong analytical skills, including quantitative analysis, scenario modeling, and data-driven decision-making in demand and supply planning contexts.Expertise in planning disciplines such as demand planning, supply planning, inventory optimization, and S&OP/IBP process design.Experience in financial planning, linking supply chain plans to financial targets, budgets, forecasts, and working capital optimization.Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present complex concepts clearly to executive and operational stakeholders and facilitate cross-functional alignment.Consulting capability, including client engagement, problem structuring, solution design, and delivery of high-impact, measurable outcomes.Background in supply chain, operations, or related fields; experience in mid-market or multi-site manufacturing, distribution, or logistics environments is beneficial.Proficiency with planning and analytics tools (e.g., advanced Excel, ERP/MRP systems, planning software, BI tools) and familiarity with workflow automation concepts.Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, Engineering, Finance, Business, or a related discipline; advanced degree or professional certifications (e.g., APICS/ASCM, CSCMP) are an advantage.Ability to work independently in a remote setting or on-site at the client's facility and manage multiple client engagements.