Assistant Manager Production Planning & Control

Job description

**Job Title:** Assistant Manager Production Planning & Control (PPC) **Location:** 6VMP+XW, Nandigam, Gujarat 396105 **Experience Required:** 6-10 Years **Department:** Production Planning & Control (PPC) **Employment Type:** Permanent, Full-Time **About the Organization** We are a premier global Tier-1 automotive ancillary manufacturer specializing in engineered metal components, tube, exhaust systems, fabrication, and assembly solutions for major global automotive OEMs. **Position Purpose** We are seeking an experienced **Assistant Manager Production Planning & Control** to lead end-to-end production planning and dispatch planning based on customer schedules and material availability. The ideal candidate will optimize production resources, ensure strict schedule adherence, maintain ERP discipline (Oracle/SAP), and manage OEM customer schedules and communications. **Key Responsibilities** - **Production Planning & Schedule Adherence (25%):** - Drive daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on customer demand and capacity availability. - Monitor plan vs. actual performance continuously and implement quick corrective actions. - **Customer Schedule & Portal Management (20%):** - Manage customer schedules via EDI systems and customer portals. - Track delivery compliance (OTIF/OTD) and serve as the primary contact point for customer planning communications and escalation management. - **Cross-Functional Execution (20%):** - Coordinate closely with Production, Stores, Dispatch, and Procurement/Purchase teams to ensure seamless material flow and dispatch execution. - **Inventory, Resource & Shortage Management (15%):** - Perform Material Requirement Planning (MRP), optimize inventory levels, and manage raw material shortages to eliminate production downtime risks. - **MIS & Quality Compliance (20%):** - Prepare daily/weekly MIS reports and track critical planning KPIs. - Ensure strict adherence to **Oracle ERP / SAP PP** planning workflows and comply with **IATF 16949 / QMS** standards. **Candidate Profile & Qualifications** - **Education:** Graduate Engineer (B.E. / B.Tech) or MBA. - **Experience:** 6 to 10 years of core experience in Production Planning & Control (PPC) within **Tier-1 or Tier-2 Automotive Ancillary Manufacturing** (tube, exhaust, fabrication, or assembly plants preferred). - **ERP & Software Proficiency:** Hands-on experience with **Oracle ERP or SAP PP**, EDI planning systems, Customer Portals, and advanced MS Excel. - **Key Skills:** Capacity planning, MRP, OTIF improvement, dispatch planning, Plan vs. Actual analysis, and shortage management.