Location: Pune

Department: Manufacturing / Operations

Experience: 8-12 Years

Qualification: B.E./B.Tech (Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics) | MBA/PG in Operations preferred

Job Purpose:

To manage production planning, material planning, inventory control, and schedule adherence to ensure on-time delivery, optimum inventory levels, and uninterrupted production while meeting customer requirements.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare monthly, weekly, and daily production plans based on customer schedules.
Coordinate with Purchase, Stores, Production, and Logistics teams to ensure material availability.
Manage MRP, BOM updates, routing changes, and Engineering Change (ECN) implementation.
Monitor production plan adherence, dispatch schedules, and inventory levels (FG, SFG, RM).
Analyze production variances, line losses, and inventory gaps; drive corrective actions.
Lead capacity planning and forecast demand for manpower and machine utilization.
Track slow-moving and non-moving inventory and coordinate with stakeholders for resolution.
Support customer audits, planning reviews, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Drive cost optimization through effective planning and inventory management.

Key Skills

Production Planning & Scheduling
Capacity Planning & MRP
Inventory Management
SAP PP/MM Module
BOM & Routing Management
Supply Chain Coordination
Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills
Strong Communication & Stakeholder Management

Preferred Industry

Automotive / Auto Components / Manufacturing

Success Measures

Production Plan Adherence
On-Time Delivery (OTD)
Inventory Optimization
Forecast Accuracy
Reduction in Premium Freight & Production Disruptions
Customer Schedule Compliance

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