Assistant Manager - Production Planning & Control (PPC) & Order Handling

Allocate work and ensure timely execution of tasks

Participate & contribute in global network meetings for improvements

Conduct:

Daily planning reviews

Shortage review meetings

Backlog discussions

Provide technical guidance on:

SAP PP & SD processes

Order prioritization logic

Problem-solving approach

Develop team capabilities in:

SAP system usage

Planning accuracy

Cross-functional coordination

Foster culture of:

Accountability

Ownership

Continuous improvement

3.2 Production Planning & Control

Guiding the team - Plan, schedule, release and monitor production orders in SAP aligned to customer delivery commitments.

Track WIP, backlog and ensure adherence to production plan

Participate in daily production meetings and drive action on deviations

3.3 Order Handling & Fulfillment Management

Align production plan with confirmed customer orders and committed delivery dates

Validate order feasibility based on material and capacity availability

Support order prioritization based on business criticality

Handle delivery escalations in coordination with Order Handling team

3.4 Material Planning & MRP

Analyze the MRP and ensure material availability for order fulfillment

Coordinate with purchase and logistics teams to resolve shortages

Overview of forecast & its correction for effective planning.

3.5 Capacity & Work Center Management

Coordinate with Production team for capacity adjustment in SAP.

Identify bottlenecks and take corrective actions

3.6 Inventory & KANBAN Management

Maintain optimum inventory levels with focus on customer delivery performance

Implement and improve Kanban systems/Planning automation where applicable

Manage Inventory turn ration & other KPIs related to Inventory

3.7 MIS & Reporting

Track Production performance, backlog, delivery performance and planning accuracy

Prepare management dashboards and reports

3.8 Cross-functional Coordination

Act as key interface between PPC, Production, Order Handling & Marketing team

Ensure clear communication of delivery commitments

3.9 Compliance, Quality & IMS

Ensure compliance with IMS standards and support audits