Planning Manager

Role & responsibilities

1. Production Planning & Scheduling

• Analyze customer orders, forecasts, and demand trends to develop daily, weekly, and monthly production plans.
• Prioritize and sequence production activities to optimize capacity utilization and meet delivery timelines.
• Create and maintain accurate production schedules, ensuring alignment with business goals.

2. Resource Planning

• Determine equipment, material, and manpower requirements based on the production plan.
• Coordinate with the procurement and warehouse teams for timely availability of raw materials and components.
• Work with HR/line managers to ensure adequate workforce allocation for all shifts.

3. Monitoring & Issue Resolution

• Track production progress against plan and identify potential delays or bottlenecks.
• Take proactive measures to resolve issues related to materials, capacity, breakdowns, or manpower shortages.
• Escalate critical concerns to management and implement corrective action plans.

4. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Maintenance, Supply Chain, Procurement, and Sales teams for seamless operations.
• Drive daily review meetings to ensure alignment across departments and resolve operational challenges.
• Ensure timely communication of production changes, risks, and commitments to internal stakeholders.

5. Data Analysis & Reporting

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports on production performance, schedule adherence, and resource utilization.
• Analyze variances and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and reduce costs.
• Maintain planning dashboards and track key KPIs (OTIF, capacity utilization, material availability, etc.).

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field.
• 8 - 10 years of experience in production planning, capacity planning, or operations (preferably in manufacturing).
• Strong understanding of production processes, material flow, and manufacturing best practices.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.