Production Planning & Procurement Manager

As the Production Planning and Procurement Manager at our Manufacturing Department located in Annasalai, you will play a crucial role in ensuring smooth production operations by efficiently planning material requirements, managing inventory, and handling procurement processes. Your responsibilities will involve coordinating with internal departments and external vendors to align supply with demand, ensuring cost-effective and timely delivery of goods. Your key responsibilities will include developing and executing production schedules based on sales forecasts and customer demand, optimizing the utilization of manufacturing resources, monitoring daily production progress, and coordinating with quality control, maintenance, and logistics teams for seamless operations. In terms of procurement, you will be responsible for identifying and sourcing raw materials, packaging, and consumables, building relationships with suppliers, negotiating prices and contracts, issuing purchase orders, and tracking order status to ensure timely delivery. You will also manage inventory levels, implement inventory control methods, conduct stock audits, and collaborate with the finance team for stock valuation and budgeting. Your role will require close coordination and communication with sales, production, and warehouse teams to align procurement with actual demand, generate reports on material planning, procurement, and production status, and support continuous improvement initiatives in the supply chain and production planning. To succeed in this role, you should hold a Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or a related field, with an MBA/PGDM in Operations or Materials Management being a plus. You should have 5-10 years of relevant experience in production planning and procurement in a manufacturing or FMCG environment, along with strong knowledge of MRP, ERP systems, good negotiation and vendor management skills, proficiency in Excel and data analysis, strong organizational and problem-solving skills, and excellent communication and cross-functional coordination abilities. Preferred qualifications include experience in ISO/GMP-compliant environments, knowledge of lean manufacturing and just-in-time (JIT) principles, and prior experience in water bottling, beverage, food, or similar production industries. This is a full-time position with benefits including Provident Fund. Your work location will be in person.,