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Senior Demand Planner

Fluence Energy


Job Location:

Bengaluru - India

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 21 August 2026 (Yesterday)
Application Deadline: 18 November 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Fluence (Nasdaq: FLNC)is a global market leader delivering intelligent energy storage and optimization software for renewables and storage. Our solutions and operational services are helping to create a more resilient grid and unlock the full potential of renewable portfolios. With gigawatts of successful implementations across nearly 50 markets we are transforming the way we power our world for a more sustainable future. For more information please visit.

Job Description:

Senior Demand Planner

Location: Bangalore India
Reports To: Director Global Demand Planning
Industry: Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)

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Position Summary

The Senior Demand Planner is responsible for managing the demand forecast for BESS products and converting this into an allocated Production Plan. This role is a key link between Commercial Product Management Finance Supply Chain and Manufacturing teams to establish a single trusted view of demand that drives planning and operations.

The ideal candidate possesses strong demand planning experience within project-based manufacturing environments and has a deep understanding of customer forecasting sales pipeline analysis and consensus planning processes. Experience in the BESS renewable energy energy infrastructure electrical equipment or related industries is highly preferred.

Key Responsibilities

Demand Planning & Forecasting

  • Develop and maintain demand forecasts across customers products and regions.
  • Consolidate forecast project pipeline and market intel into a single demand plan partnering with Sales and Product Management.
  • Communicate business impacts and planning assumptions to stakeholders.

Commercial & S&OP Alignment

  • Lead demand reviews within the S&OP / IBP process.
  • Generate unconstrained Production Plan partnering with Contract Manufacturing.
  • Drive alignment across Commercial Finance Supply Planning and Operations.
  • Resolve forecast gaps and escalate significant risks and opportunities.

Analytics & Continuous Improvement

  • Analyze forecast accuracy demand variability and market trends.
  • Develop demand scenarios to support business and capacity planning.
  • Deliver executive reporting dashboards and actionable insights.
  • Improve planning processes tools data quality and forecasting methodologies.

Key Responsibilities

Demand Planning & Forecasting

  • Develop and maintain demand forecasts across customers products and regions.
  • Consolidate forecast project pipeline and market intel into a single demand plan partnering with Sales and Product Management.
  • Communicate business impacts and planning assumptions to stakeholders.

Commercial & S&OP Alignment

  • Lead demand reviews within the S&OP / IBP process.
  • Generate unconstrained Production Plan partnering with Contract Manufacturing.
  • Drive alignment across Commercial Finance Supply Planning and Operations.
  • Resolve forecast gaps and escalate significant risks and opportunities.

Analytics & Continuous Improvement

  • Analyze forecast accuracy demand variability and market trends.
  • Develop demand scenarios to support business and capacity planning.
  • Deliver executive reporting dashboards and actionable insights.
  • Improve planning processes tools data quality and forecasting methodologies.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in SCM Business Engineering or related field.
  • Minimum 8 to 10 years of experience in Demand Planning Business Planning Commercial Planning Forecasting S&OP or Integrated Business Planning.
  • Experience partnering directly with Sales and Product Management organizations.
  • Strong understanding of demand management and consensus planning processes.
  • Experience with make-to-order project-based or engineered product businesses.
  • Hands-on experience with SAP SAP S/4HANA ERP or advanced planning systems.
  • Strong analytical communication and stakeholder management skills.
  • Advanced Excel and data analysis capabilities.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience within the Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) industry.
  • Experience forecasting finished goods demand for energy storage renewable energy power infrastructure industrial systems or capital equipment.
  • Experience with Power BI SAP Analytics Cloud Kinaxis Anaplan or similar tools.
  • APICS/ASCM CPIM or CSCP certification.
  • Experience within a high-growth manufacturing environment.

Key Competencies

  • Demand Forecasting
  • Consensus Planning Business Planning & S&OP
  • Market & Commercial Analytics
  • Stakeholder Alignment and Communication

Our Culture

At Fluence our culture is the foundation that drives our ambitious growth strategy and fuels our mission to transform the future of energy. Our core cultural pillars empower us to innovate collaborate and lead with purpose ensuring we continue to deliver unparalleled value to our customers and the world.

Unleash Voices

We believe every voice matters. We encourage openness active listening and decisive action to create a culture where everyone has the opportunity to contribute to our success. We foster an environment where diverse perspectives are heard and valued driving innovation and progress.

Customer Fluent

Our customers are at the heart of everything we do. Were committed to delivering exceptional value that exceeds expectations by understanding our customers needs and adapting swiftly to meet them. Our deep focus on customer satisfaction drives us to continuously improve and innovate.

Infinite Impact

We are committed to creating the impossible. We push boundaries to deliver sustainable game-changing solutions that shape a brighter more energy-efficient future for all. Our team is passionate about making a lasting impact that will resonate for generations to come.

All In

We are all in for growth. Our teams are relentlessly focused on identifying and seizing opportunities that propel us forward. We embrace an ownership mindset pushing ourselves and each other to accelerate progress and create lasting success.


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Fluence is a global market leader in energy storage products and services, and cloud-based software for renewables and storage assets.

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