Production Planning And Control Executive

Job Title: Production Planning & Control Executive / Officer Third Party FMCG

Department: Supply Chain / Operations / Production

Reports To: PPC Head

Location: Satara, Pune

Employment Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

The PPC Executive for Third-Party FMCG Manufacturing is responsible for end-to-end production

planning, coordination, and control between the brand owner and third-party manufacturers. This

role ensures production aligns with market demand, inventory targets, and timely delivery while

managing vendor capacities, material flow, and production schedules efficiently.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Production Planning & Scheduling:

• Develop production plans based on sales forecasts, demand planning, and market

requirements.

• Prepare monthly, weekly, and daily production schedules in coordination with third-party

manufacturers.

• Monitor production status and ensure adherence to agreed timelines and output.

2. Vendor Coordination (Third-Party Management):

• Act as a bridge between internal teams (procurement, PPC, demand planning, quality,

logistics) and third-party units.

• Share production plans and forecasts with third-party partners.

• Track and follow up on production progress, highlighting and resolving bottlenecks.

3. Material Planning & Availability:

• Ensure timely dispatch and availability of raw and packaging materials at third-party

locations.

• Coordinate with procurement and logistics teams to manage inbound material flow.

• Monitor consumption vs plan and reduce material wastage or shortages.

4. Inventory Control:

• Maintain optimum inventory of RM/PM and finished goods at third-party locations.

• Ensure adherence to FIFO and FEFO systems.

• Monitor and minimize aging inventory, stock-outs, and excess holding.

5. Quality & Compliance Coordination:

• Coordinate with Quality Assurance to ensure production meets company quality standards.

• Ensure documentation and compliance with regulatory requirements (FSSAI, ISO, etc.).

6. Data Reporting & MIS:

• Prepare and share production MIS, daily reports, and dashboards with stakeholders.

• Analyse production data to identify trends, deviations, and improvement areas.

• Maintain ERP or planning system records for production, materials, and inventory.

7. Cost & Efficiency Monitoring:

• Identify and highlight inefficiencies, delays, or overconsumption at third-party sites.

• Work with vendors to improve output, reduce losses, and enhance planning accuracy.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelors Degree in Chemical, Food, Production, or related field. 25 years of experience in

production planning/control, preferably in FMCG and third-party manufacturing setups.

• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar).

• Good understanding of FMCG production processes, material planning, and contract

manufacturing models.

• Strong communication, follow-up, and coordination skills.

Preferred Experience:

• Exposure to working with co-packers / contract manufacturers.

• Familiarity with fast-moving product lines (e.g., food, personal care, home care).

• Knowledge of regulatory and quality norms in FMCG.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs):

• Schedule adherence (%)

• On-time production vs plan

• Inventory accuracy and turnover

• Downtime and delay reports

• Production efficiency at third-party units

• Waste and overconsumption control