ASM 2 - PPC Services

E407 Sulzer Pumps India Pvt. Ltd.; Ambernath; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 3,200,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vacation days

Casual leave

Sick Leave

Pension scheme

Hospitalization insurance

On-site parking

Cafeteria

Long service award

Job summary

Sulzer Pumps India Pvt. Ltd.

is seeking an experienced Deputy Manager (ASM II) - Planning to lead Production Planning, Demand Forecasting, Material Planning, Inventory Management, and Customer Delivery Planning for our Pump Manufacturing business in Ambernath, Maharashtra. The role requires strong SAP PP expertise, MRP proficiency, and cross-functional coordination to meet sales and delivery commitments.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech in Mechanical or Production Engineering (preferred).
• 15+ years of experience in production planning and scheduling.
• Expertise in SAP PP with strong knowledge of MRP and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Lead Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) and align demand with manufacturing capacity.
• Develop and manage Master Production Schedule (MPS) and ensure on-time delivery.
• Coordinate with Stores, Assembly, and procurement to ensure material readiness and reduce shortages.
• Regular planning reviews with Procurement to align purchase schedules with forecasts.
• Lead project kick-offs and monitor milestones from release to invoicing.
• Drive cross-functional alignment across Sales, Project Management, Engineering, and Finance.
• Manage daily SAP MRP runs and maintain master data accuracy.

Skills

Production Planning

Demand Forecasting

Cross Functional Leadership

Stakeholder Management

Communication Skills

Excel Skills

Education

DME / BE / B.Tech Mechanical, Production Engineering

Tools

SAP PP

SAP MM

SAP SD

Job description

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation.

About the role

Job Summary The Production Planner is responsible for scheduling and coordinating production activities to ensure timely delivery of products. This role works closely with procurement, manufacturing, and logistics to align production plans with demand forecasts and resource availability. This job profile is intended for experienced professionals who apply practical knowledge of a job area and work independently with general supervision.

Immediate Opening: Deputy Manager ( ASM II)- Planning (Pumps & Rotating Equipment)

We are looking for an experienced and results-driven Deputy Manager ( ASM II) - Planning to lead Production Planning, Demand Forecasting, Material Planning, Inventory Management, and Customer Delivery Planning for our Pump Manufacturing business. The ideal candidate should possess strong expertise in SAP PP, production scheduling, MRP, inventory control, and cross-functional coordination to ensure achievement of sales plans and customer delivery commitments.

Key Responsibilities

• Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Lead monthly S&OP process and align demand with manufacturing capacity. Create and own Annual, Quarterly, Monthly, and Weekly Sales & Production Plans. Drive demand forecasting and forecast accuracy improvements. Convert sales forecasts into executable manufacturing plans. Work closely with Sales and Project Management teams to ensure fulfillment of customer commitments.
• Production & Assembly Planning Develop and manage Master Production Schedule (MPS). Ensure achievement of production plans and customer delivery commitments. Drive schedule adherence across machining, assembly, testing, and dispatch functions. Monitor capacity utilization and identify bottlenecks.
• Pump Assembly Kit Management Lead daily and weekly reviews between Stores and Assembly teams. Ensure complete kit readiness before assembly starts. Drive closure of shortages affecting assembly schedules. Monitor critical material availability to support uninterrupted production.
• Procurement & Material Planning Conduct regular planning reviews with Procurement teams. Align purchase schedules with sales forecasts and assembly requirements. Drive timely availability of long lead and critical materials. Proactively manage supply chain risks and escalations.
• Project Planning & Customer Deliveries Lead project kick-off meetings for new customer orders. Define and monitor key milestones from Engineering Release through Invoicing. Work closely with Project Managers to ensure customer commitments are achieved. Support customer reviews by providing reliable execution and delivery forecasts.
• Cross Functional Leadership Lead Tier-2 Operations Meetings and drive action closure. Coordinate with Sales, Project Management, Engineering, Procurement, Stores, Manufacturing, Quality, Logistics, and Finance teams. Drive organization-wide alignment towards achievement of business sales plans.
• Inventory & MRP Management Own inventory planning and inventory control activities. Execute and monitor Daily MRP Runs in SAP. Review and close MRP exception messages on a daily basis. Ensure planning master data accuracy within SAP. Responsible for Packing Slip Creation in SAP to support dispatch and delivery activities. Drive material availability while optimizing inventory levels and working capital. Monitor Raw Material, WIP, and Finished Goods inventory performance.

Desired Skills & Competencies

• Expertise in Production Planning & Control (PPC)
• Strong experience in Pump Manufacturing / Engineered-to-Order (ETO) Environment
• Advanced Demand Forecasting & Capacity Planning
• Excellent knowledge of SAP PP Module (Mandatory)
• Working knowledge of SAP MM & SAP SD Modules (Mandatory)
• Strong understanding of Manufacturing, Assembly, Procurement & Inventory Management
• Advanced Excel Skills including: Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and communication skills
• Ability to lead Cross Functional Teams (CFT) and drive execution through influence

Key Deliverables / KPIs

• Sales Plan Achievement
• Forecast Accuracy
• Production Plan Adherence
• On-Time Delivery (OTD)
• Order Cycle Time (OCT)
• MRP Compliance & SAP Data Accuracy

Qualification

• DME / BE / B.Tech Mechanical, Production Engineering
• Experience above 15 Years.

Reporting To: Head of Operations

What we offer you

• 22 vacation days + 9 days
• Casual leave + 8 days
• Sick Leave + 13 days Festival holidays
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Hospitalization insurance benefit
• On-site car parking
• Subsidized cafeteria
• Long service award

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment. We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. By supporting water and energy security, enabling the energy transition and driving the use of circular technologies, we help our customers build a better world. With more than 13’000 employees and 160 world-class production facilities and service centers across the globe, we are a globally diverse team. We value the uniqueness of all our colleagues, and we appreciate the contributions that each of us makes to the company’s success. We prioritize your health and safety and are committed to offering a work environment in which you can thrive.