Production Planning Manager

As a Planning Manager with 3-5 years of experience, you will be responsible for developing and managing detailed production schedules for gear and transmission components in Maharashtra (Satara). Your key responsibilities include ensuring alignment with customer demands and delivery timelines, coordinating with procurement, engineering, and shop floor teams to optimize resource utilization, and minimize production bottlenecks. You will also be tasked with monitoring inventory levels, analyzing material requirements, and implementing strategies to reduce excess and obsolete stock. Utilizing ERP systems such as SAP for effective material planning, production tracking, and reporting is essential. Additionally, implementing lean manufacturing principles to enhance production efficiency and reduce waste will be part of your role. Preparing and presenting regular reports on production performance, inventory status, and capacity utilization to management is crucial. Required skills for this position include proficiency in production planning and scheduling tools, especially ERP systems like SAP, strong analytical skills to interpret production data and make informed decisions, excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise effectively with cross-functional teams, knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and practices, attention to detail, and strong organizational abilities.,