Planning Manager

About Client:

Our Client is a multinational IT services and consulting company headquartered in USA, With revenues 19.7 Billion USD, with Global work force of 3,50,000 and Listed in NASDAQ, It is one of the leading IT services firms globally, known for its work in digital transformation, technology consulting, and business process outsourcing, Business Focus on Digital Engineering, Cloud Services, AI and Data Analytics, Enterprise Applications ( SAP, Oracle, Sales Force ), IT Infrastructure, Business Process Out Source. Major delivery centers in India, including cities like Chennai, Pune, Hyderabad, and Bengaluru. Offices in over 35 countries. India is a major operational hub, with as its U.S. headquarters.

• Job Title : Planning Manager

• Key Skills : Supplychain,Manufacturing,Planning,GCC
• Job Locations : Pune
• Experience : 15 Years to 20 Years.
• Education Qualification : Any Graduation.
• Work Mode : Hybrid.
• Employment Type :

  Contract.

• Notice Period :

  Immediate

Job Summary:

The Planning Manager is responsible for overseeing and managing the planning functions across the organization to ensure efficient production, inventory control, resource allocation, and on-time delivery of products or project milestones. The role involves strategic forecasting, capacity planning, and developing systems to support operational efficiency and business growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategic planning processes and systems to optimize operations and resource utilization.
• Lead the demand forecasting, capacity planning, and inventory management functions.
• Create and manage master production schedules and project timelines to meet customer and stakeholder requirements.
• Collaborate with procurement, operations, sales, and logistics teams to align planning with business goals.
• Monitor progress against plans, identify risks and bottlenecks, and propose mitigation strategies.
• Analyze data and performance metrics to improve planning accuracy and efficiency.
• Lead a team of planners, providing coaching, support, and performance management.
• Maintain accurate documentation of plans, forecasts, and planning assumptions.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and safety standards as applicable.
• Develop and maintain relationships with internal stakeholders and external suppliers/vendors.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field (Master’s preferred).
• Minimum [5-8] years of experience in planning, scheduling, or operations management, with at least [2-3] years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of planning tools, ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics), and data analysis software.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to lead cross-functional teams.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.