Vice President Production Planning & Control (PPC)

As a Vice President of Production Planning & Control (PPC), your role involves leading and overseeing the entire PPC function with a strategic focus on efficient yarn procurement, inventory optimization, vendor coordination, and aligning production schedules with business objectives. You will play a crucial role in ensuring timely production, cost efficiency, and uninterrupted raw material flow across all units. **Key Responsibilities:** - Define and drive the overall PPC strategy aligned with business growth plans and production targets. - Lead and mentor the PPC team, including yarn procurement, production scheduling, and inventory control. - Collaborate with top management on long-term capacity planning, process improvement, and cost control initiatives. - Oversee the planning and execution of production schedules based on sales forecasts and market demand. - Develop and execute a strategic sourcing plan for yarn to ensure uninterrupted supply at optimal cost and quality. - Build and manage relationships with key yarn suppliers, spinners, and agents. - Negotiate contracts, price agreements, and credit terms with suppliers. - Ensure procurement aligns with production timelines, technical specifications, and cost targets. - Establish inventory norms for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods to maintain working capital efficiency. - Monitor yarn consumption trends and align procurement with actual usage and forecast accuracy. - Minimize excess stock, dead inventory, and wastage through robust planning and review mechanisms. - Implement inventory control systems and digital tools for real-time visibility and control. - Coordinate across departments to streamline plant operations. - Drive OTIF deliveries by balancing capacity utilization and resource planning. - Monitor production KPIs such as productivity, capacity utilization, TAT, yield, downtime, etc. - Troubleshoot bottlenecks in the supply chain and production planning to ensure agility and responsiveness. - Use data analytics, historical trends, and forecasting models to guide procurement and production decisions. - Generate reports for top management on production status, yarn movement, vendor performance, and cost metrics. - Leverage digital dashboards and ERP reports to support strategic and tactical decisions. - Ensure compliance with internal controls, procurement policies, and statutory requirements. - Identify and implement continuous improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, or Kaizen methodologies. - Conduct regular reviews and audits to ensure process adherence and system effectiveness. **Qualifications & Skills Required:** - Bachelor's degree in Textile Technology, Engineering, or Supply Chain; MBA preferred. - Minimum 15-20 years of experience in Production Planning & Control in textile/yarn/fabric manufacturing; minimum 5 years in a senior leadership role. - Strong technical knowledge of yarns, production cycles, spinning/knitting/weaving processes. - Proven track record in procurement strategy, vendor development, and inventory management. - Excellent leadership, interpersonal, and cross-functional coordination skills. - Proficient in ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.) and advanced Excel/BI tools. - Analytical thinker with strategic acumen and hands-on execution ability. (Note: Any additional details of the company were not provided in the job description.),