Job Title
PPIC Assistant Manager (Production Planning & Inventory Control)
Department
Supply Chain / Operations
Location
Vapi, Gujarat
Job Summary
We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented PPIC Manager to lead Production Planning, Material Planning, Inventory Control, and cross-functional coordination activities in a regulated pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment.
The candidate will be responsible for ensuring uninterrupted production through effective planning, inventory optimization, procurement coordination, and on-time delivery while maintaining compliance with GMP and regulatory standards.
Candidates from pharmaceutical, biopharma, vaccine, sterile, injectables, medical device, or life sciences companies
Key Responsibilities
- Lead end-to-end Production Planning & Inventory Control (PPIC) activities for manufacturing operations.
- Prepare monthly, weekly, and daily production plans based on sales forecasts and business priorities.
- Ensure timely availability of raw materials, packaging materials, consumables, and critical inventory.
- Coordinate with Procurement, Warehouse, Manufacturing, QA, QC, Engineering, Regulatory, and Supply Chain teams for smooth execution.
- Monitor inventory levels and implement inventory optimization strategies to avoid stock-outs and excess inventory.
- Track production schedules and ensure adherence to dispatch timelines and customer commitments.
- Conduct capacity planning and resource utilization analysis for efficient plant operations.
- Manage ERP/MRP systems for planning, inventory tracking, and material requirement planning.
- Prepare MIS reports, planning dashboards, inventory reports, and KPI presentations for management review.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives for planning accuracy, OTIF, inventory turns, and operational efficiency.
- Ensure compliance with GMP, GDP, SOPs, and regulatory requirements.
- Handle vendor coordination and follow-up for critical materials.
- Support audits, validations, technology transfers, and new product launches from a planning perspective.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Pharmacy, Engineering, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Supply Chain, or related field.
- MBA / PGDM in Operations or Supply Chain Management will be an added advantage.
Experience Required
- 8–15 years of relevant experience in PPIC, Supply Chain, Production Planning, or Inventory Management.
- Experience in pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, sterile, injectables, vaccine, medical device, or regulated manufacturing industry is mandatory.
- Exposure to SAP/ERP/MRP systems is highly preferred.
- Experience handling regulatory and GMP-driven environments is essential.
Required Skills
- Production Planning & Scheduling
- Material Requirement Planning (MRP)
- Inventory Management
- Supply Chain Coordination
- ERP/SAP Knowledge
- Demand Forecasting
- GMP & Regulatory Compliance
- Data Analysis & MIS Reporting
- Vendor Coordination
- Leadership & Team Management
- Cross-functional Coordination
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
Preferred Candidate Profile
- Candidates from pharma/biopharma organizations.
- Strong exposure to regulated manufacturing environments.
- Ability to manage high-pressure production timelines.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Strategic thinker with operational execution capability.
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Production Plan Adherence
- Inventory Accuracy & Optimization
- On-Time Material Availability
- OTIF (On Time In Full) Delivery
- Reduction in Stock-Outs & Excess Inventory
- Planning Accuracy
- Production Efficiency Support
- Cost Optimization Initiatives
Employment Type
Full-Time
Notice Period
Immediate Joiners / Short Notice Preferred
