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