Assistant Manager – SCM Production Planning - Mumbai

Role Purpose

We are looking for a dynamic and analytical Supply Chain Planning professional to drive production planning, inventory optimization, customer service fulfillment, and supply chain efficiency across our manufacturing network. The role will play a critical part in achieving OTIF targets, optimizing inventory, improving production efficiency, and ensuring seamless coordination between Sales, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Logistics teams.

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Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production plans based on sales forecasts, customer demand, and inventory norms.
• Ensure optimum machine loading and capacity utilization across manufacturing locations.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, and Sales teams for smooth execution of production plans.
• Monitor production plan adherence and take corrective actions to address deviations.
• Align production plans with S&OP decisions and business priorities.

Inventory Management

• Maintain optimum inventory levels for Finished Goods (FG), WIP, and Raw Materials.
• Monitor Days of Supply (DOS) and inventory norms across locations.
• Drive SKU pattern maintenance and Inter Unit Transfer (IUT) planning.
• Control FG aging and reduce Excess, Slow-Moving, and Obsolete (ESO) inventory.
• Ensure inventory accuracy through regular reviews and reconciliation.

Customer Service & OTIF Management

• Drive achievement of OTIF (On Time In Full) targets through structured monitoring and action planning.
• Minimize shortages against customer orders.
• Coordinate with Sales and Dispatch teams to ensure timely deliveries.
• Analyze OTIF failures and implement corrective and preventive actions.

S&OP & Demand Planning

• Participate actively in the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process.
• Capture Voice of Customer (VOC) inputs and integrate them into planning decisions.
• Balance demand and supply through cross-functional coordination.
• Support initiatives aimed at improving forecast accuracy.

Cost Optimization & Supply Chain Efficiency

• Monitor and optimize Cost per KG across manufacturing locations.
• Reduce unbudgeted stock movements and unnecessary inter-unit transfers.
• Optimize inventory deployment across plants and warehouses.
• Drive logistics and supply chain cost reduction initiatives.

Production Efficiency Improvement

• Improve production continuity through effective scheduling and planning.
• Drive reduction in die changeovers through better production sequencing.
• Support manufacturing teams in improving operational efficiency and resource utilization.

Continuous Improvement

• Lead Kaizen and Small Group Activity (SGA) initiatives within the function.
• Drive process improvement and automation projects.
• Promote a culture of operational excellence and continuous improvement.

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Candidate Profile

Educational Qualification

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Production Management, or related discipline.
• MBA / PGDM in Supply Chain Management preferred.

Experience

• 5–7 years of experience in:
  • Production Planning
  • Supply Chain Planning
  • Demand Planning
  • Inventory Management
  • Manufacturing Planning
  • Injection Molding 
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is mandatory.
• Exposure to ERP/SAP systems preferred.

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