Manager - Planning

Responsibilities -

• Develop monthly, weekly, and daily production plans Group wise (HT, EHV, LT/Railway & AL Conductor).

• Production scheduling and ensuring delivery to warehouse as per production plan

• Coordinate with production teams to ensure adherence to schedules and resolve bottlenecks.

• Monitor production progress and take corrective actions to meet delivery timelines.

• Be the key user for the department for information system.

Material Planning

• Plan and manage raw materials such as copper, Aluminium, PVC, XLPE, compounds, armouring materials, etc.

• Ensure optimal inventory levels to avoid shortages or excess stock.

• Coordinate with procurement for timely availability of materials.

Capacity & Resource Planning

• Analyze machine capacity & manpower requirement.

• Optimize utilization of Machines & Manpower with proper planning.

• Plan preventive maintenance in coordination with engineering to minimize downtime.

Demand & Forecasting

• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to understand demand forecasts.

• Convert sales forecasts into executable production plans.

• Support new product introductions and special customer requirements.

Inventory & Cost Control

• Monitor WIP, finished goods, and raw material inventory.

• Reduce lead times and inventory carrying costs.

• Ensure FIFO and batch traceability as per cable industry standards.

Coordination & Communication

• Liaise with QA/QC to ensure production plans comply with quality standards.

• Coordinate with dispatch/logistics for timely shipment of finished cables.

• Act as a link between sales, production, procurement, and stores.

Qualification : BE / BTech

Technical:

• Knowledge of MS Office – Excel etc
• Knowledge of SAP/ERP System
• Knowledge of Industry 4.0

Functional:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Expertise in production planning and inventory control
• Proficiency in ERP/SAP systems and MS Excel
• Excellent coordination and communication skills
• Leadership and decision-making abilities
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to multi-task.
• Proactive and self-managing: able to initiate and plan new work, and carry on job duties and meet timeframes without any follow-up.
• Willing to approach undefined problems with innovation, creativity and adaptability