Production Planner

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Production Planner

Department: Operations

Reports To: Director of Operations

Date: Jan 2026

Summary:
The Production Planner will be responsible for coordinating and optimizing production schedules to meet customer demand while having cost-effective inventory management. You will also ensure efficient and timely production of goods while minimizing production costs. Your role entails managing stock levels and providing timely product delivery to our clients and customers.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities (but are not limited to):

• Developing and implementing production plans to meet customer demand while optimizing resource utilization.
• Collaborating with production teams, supply chain and sales to understand data from demand forecasting and plan production requirements.
• Analyzing and assessing inventory levels to ensure optimal stock levels and prevent shortages or excesses.
• Creating and maintaining production schedules, considering lead times, production capacities and resource constraints.
• Coordinating with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of raw materials and components.
• Monitor inventory usage and demand, adjusting procurement plans accordingly.
• Coordinate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve inventory discrepancies and implement corrective actions.
• Provide daily support to inventory staff
• Oversee the execution of daily ERP transactions in purchasing and inventory management.
• Lead additional ERP implementation plans.
• On board and train engineers and project managers on utilizing the ERP system.
• Review and analyze demand forecasting data to plan production schedules with our sales and marketing teams.
• Collaborate with production teams to understand capacity, resource availability and production capacity to create accurate schedules.
• Coordinate with purchasing teams to ensure timely procurement of raw materials and components.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed, to meet changing demands.
• Communicate production schedules and changes to relevant teams and stakeholders.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance production efficiency.
• Analyze data and generate reports on production performance and inventory metrics.
• Stay updated on industry trends, production technologies and best practices in production planning.
• Transferring development projects into production which includes creating ERP orders, BOMs, and optimizing material flow.
• Supporting development projects as they transition into production.

Required skills and qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or similar.
• 3+ years of demonstrable experience in the production planning and scheduling field.
• Solid understanding of production processes, inventory management and supply chain management processes in the Indian business landscape.
• Proficiency in using production planning software and ERP systems.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented with strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities and work effectively in a dynamic environment.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

Preferred skills and qualifications

• Certification in Production and Inventory Management (CPIM) or related certifications.
• Proficiency in data analysis and reporting tools.
• Familiarity with supply chain management best practices.
• Knowledge of production forecasting, capacity planning, and production cost control.
• Skilled in Microsoft Suite (Word, PowerPoint, Excel).

This job description is intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position. It is not intended to be an entire list of all activities, tasks and skills required of employees in this position.

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