Production Planning & Inventory Control Manager

We are looking for a Production Planning & Inventory Control Manager to lead and optimize

supply chain operations, ensuring seamless coordination between manufacturing units, vendor

management, inventory control, and demand forecasting. This role demands a strategic mindset,

strong analytical abilities, and the capability to drive process improvements while working cross-

functionally with key stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and business performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Production Planning & Optimization:

• Develop and implement robust production planning strategies to align with business demand

and operational goals.

• Work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure optimal production scheduling and capacity

utilization.

• Identify potential bottlenecks and proactively address challenges in production timelines and

material availability.

• Oversee planning for seasonal spikes, promotional events, and new product launches, ensuring

timely execution.

Vendor & Supplier Coordination:

• Serve as the primary liaison between vendors and internal teams, ensuring smooth coordination

for procurement, production schedules, and dispatch planning.

• Manage and resolve vendor-related issues such as lead times, delays, quality concerns, and

supply fluctuations.

• Drive cost optimization and efficiency improvements in procurement planning.

Inventory Control & Demand Forecasting:

• Oversee inventory levels across multiple warehouses and production units to ensure balance

between demand and supply.

• Develop and implement inventory policies to reduce stockouts, excess inventory, and

obsolescence.

• Lead demand planning efforts using historical data, market trends, and sales forecasts to

optimize production schedules.

• Monitor Material Requirements Planning (MRP) updates, ensuring seamless communication

across teams.

Process Optimization & Data Analytics:

• Utilize data-driven insights and advanced analytics to enhance forecasting accuracy and

production efficiency.

• Design and implement best-in-class inventory control processes, minimizing waste and

improving turnaround times.

• Develop key KPIs and dashboards to track supply chain performance, efficiency, and cost -

effectiveness.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:

• Collaborate with Sales, Procurement, Operations, Finance, and R&D to ensure alignment on

business goals and production requirements.

• Provide senior leadership with insights, recommendations, and reports on inventory health,

supply risks, and production efficiencies.

• Lead strategic discussions to improve supply chain agility, cost efficiency, and operational

resilience.

• Support New Product Development (NPD) by ensuring alignment with production and supply

chain teams

Desired Candidate Profile:

• 4-5 years of experience in Production Planning, Inventory Management, or Supply Chain

Operations.

• Strong understanding of demand planning, procurement processes, and warehouse operations.

• Proficiency in Advanced Excel, ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.), and data analytics tools.

• Proven ability to analyze complex supply chain challenges and drive process improvements.

• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills with the ability to influence and

collaborate across teams.

• Experience in manufacturing, FMCG, or related industries preferred.