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As an experienced and visionary Vice President of Production Planning & Control (PPC) at our company, your primary responsibility will be to lead and oversee the entire PPC function. Your role will involve focusing on efficient yarn procurement, inventory optimization, vendor coordination, and aligning production schedules with business objectives. This critical leadership position requires cross-functional coordination to ensure 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 across all units, including yarn procurement, production scheduling, and inventory control. - Work closely with top management on long-term capacity planning, process improvement, and cost control initiatives. - Oversee the planning and execution of short-term and long-term 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 strategic relationships with key yarn suppliers, spinners, and agents. - Negotiate long-term 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 (e.g., ERP, MRP) 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 regular 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. **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. This job is full-time and offers Provident Fund benefits. The work location is in person at Erode. As an experienced and visionary Vice President of Production Planning & Control (PPC) at our company, your primary responsibility will be to lead and oversee the entire PPC function. Your role will involve focusing on efficient yarn procurement, inventory optimization, vendor coordination, and aligning production schedules with business objectives. This critical leadership position requires cross-functional coordination to ensure 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 across all units, including yarn procurement, production scheduling, and inventory control. - Work closely with top management on long-term capacity planning, process improvement, and cost control initiatives. - Oversee the planning and execution of short-term and long-term 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 strategic relationships with key yarn suppliers, spinners, and agents. - Negotiate long-term 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 throug
