Job Description:
Deputy Manager / Manager – Production Planning & Inventory (Contract Manufacturing)
Position Overview
- Role: Deputy Manager / Manager
- Department: Supply Chain
- Employment Type: Full-Time
- CTC Range – upto 16 LPA
- Location - Navi Mumbai
Key Responsibilities
Production Planning & Scheduling
- Review Sales orders and Inventory levels to ensure availability of the RM & PM for timely production.
- Coordinate with Contract manufacturers to schedule manufacturing, filling and packing of Perfumes and Cosmetic products.
- Coordinate with internal cross-functional teams for seeking approvals on the Perfume Bulks and Stability studies.
- Coordinate with external stake holders – Contract manufacturers and Suppliers for arranging PI, PO and alignment on delivery timelines.
- Visit Plants and Suppliers as and when required for monitoring production activities and Quality compliance.
- Prepare Production and Inventory related reports to circulate regularly
Product Compliance
- Ensure strict compliance with Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and standard operating procedures (SOPs).
- Quality compliance with the set standard specifications with respect to RM, PM and Finished Goods.
- Troubleshoot production bottlenecks, workout precautionary and corrective actions in case of any discrepancy.
- Prepare Bill of Materials, Purchase requisitions and maintain records.
Inventory Management
- Oversee raw material, packaging material, and finished goods inventory levels.
- Manage stock accuracy through regular cycle counts and physical audits.
- Identify slow-moving, obsolete, or near-expiry inventory and report to management.
- Maintain optimal safety stock levels to prevent stockouts while reducing holding costs.
Required Qualifications
Education
- Bachelor's or Master's degree, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or Chemistry/Pharmacy.
- Post-graduate degree or certification in Supply Chain Management (optional but preferred).
Experience
- 4 to 8 years of total experience in manufacturing operations.
- Minimum 2 to 3 years specifically in the cosmetics, personal care, pharma, FMCG
- Hands-on experience in a contract manufacturing environment dealing with multiple clients.
Skills & Competencies
- Knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or equivalent) and advanced Excel.
- Understanding of cosmetic batch processing, filling lines, and packaging operations.
- Knowledge of GMP, ISO standards, and safety norms.
- Good communication skills for handling client queries and cross-functional teams.
