Assistant manager - Inventory Planner

Caterpillar Signs; Gandhinagar; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Group Bayport is looking for an Assistant Manager – Material Planning to manage end-to-end material planning for key accounts in Gandhinagar. The role ensures timely availability of raw materials, optimizes inventory, and supports uninterrupted production while keeping costs in check.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years in material/production planning, strong MRP/ERP experience (SAP/Oracle/MS Dynamics), and advanced Excel skills for forecasting and dashboards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field.
• MBA/PGDM in Operations or Supply Chain is preferred.
• 5–8 years of experience in Material Planning, Production Planning, Supply Chain or Inventory Management.
• Experience in signage, textiles, printing, packaging or related sectors preferred.

Responsibilities

• Own material planning for assigned strategic customer accounts.
• Develop material requirement plans based on forecasts, orders, and production schedules.
• Ensure timely procurement and availability of raw materials and production inputs.
• Coordinate with Sales, Production Planning, Procurement, Warehouse and Operations teams.
• Monitor inventory levels and maintain optimum stock to minimize shortages and excess.
• Analyze demand trends and recommend stocking strategies for fast-moving items.
• Track supplier lead times and mitigate supply risks.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly planning reports and KPIs.
• Participate in S&OP meetings and support demand planning activities.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Forecasting

Data-driven decisions

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Planning and organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related

MBA/PGDM in Operations or Supply Chain

Tools

MRP

SAP

Oracle

MS Dynamics

Advanced Excel (Pivot, VLOOKUP, XLOOKUP)

Job description

About Group Bayport

Group Bayport is a rapidly growing global e-Commerce B2B2C, B2B and B2C organization that has re-defined the business of delivering high-quality custom products through a unique blend of cutting-edge digital technologies, robust manufacturing capabilities and global supply chain. An industry leader in print technology, Group Bayport operates in the United States, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, UK, and India through its family of brands BannerBuzz, Covers & All, Vivyx Printing, Circle One, Giant Media, and Neon Earth. From full suites of trade show and small business marketing solutions to sophisticated outdoor living covers, signages and shades to eclectic personal accents and home decor, we help our customers, clients, and partners to make a personalised statement through customization. While our advanced technology and customer focus are certainly our salient attributes, our true strength comes from our team of 1450+ people. We are seeking exceptional talent across the board to join us in our exciting growth journey. For more about Group Bayport, please visit https://groupbayport.com/about-us/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/groupbayport/mycompany/

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and analytical Assistant Manager – Material Planning to manage end-to-end material planning for key business accounts. The role is responsible for ensuring timely availability of raw materials, optimizing inventory levels, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and supporting uninterrupted production while maintaining cost efficiency.

Designation: Asst Manager- Material PlanningLocation – Gandhinagar

Key Responsibilities

• Own material planning for assigned strategic customer accounts.
• Develop material requirement plans based on customer forecasts, sales orders, and production schedules.
• Ensure timely procurement and availability of raw materials, textiles, printing media, hardware, inks, packaging materials, and other production inputs.
• Coordinate closely with Sales, Production Planning, Procurement, Warehouse, and Operations teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Monitor inventory levels and maintain optimum stock to minimize shortages and excess inventory.
• Analyze demand trends and recommend stocking strategies for fast-moving and critical materials.
• Track supplier lead times and proactively mitigate supply risks.
• Identify material shortages and develop contingency plans to avoid production delays.
• Review material consumption, inventory ageing, and slow/non-moving inventory.
• Drive inventory optimization initiatives while maintaining desired service levels.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly planning reports and KPIs.
• Participate in S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) meetings and support demand planning activities.
• Continuously improve planning processes through data analysis and system enhancements.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Material availability for production (%)
• Production line stoppages due to material shortages
• Inventory accuracy
• Inventory turnover
• Inventory carrying cost
• Forecast accuracy
• OTIF (On-Time In-Full) support
• Supplier lead-time adherence
• Inventory ageing and obsolete stock reduction

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations, Business Administration, or a related field.
• MBA/PGDM in Operations or Supply Chain is preferred.

Experience

• 5–8 years of experience in Material Planning, Production Planning, Supply Chain, or Inventory Management.
• Experience in manufacturing industries such as signage, textiles, printing, packaging, or related sectors will be preferred.
• Experience handling large customer accounts and high-SKU environments is an advantage.

Technical Skills

• Strong knowledge of Material Requirement Planning (MRP).
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or equivalent).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, dashboards, formulas).
• Strong analytical and forecasting abilities.
• Understanding of inventory management techniques and production planning.

Competencies

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong planning and organizational abilities.
• Effective communication and stakeholder management.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Data-driven decision-making.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong ownership and accountability.
• Cross-functional collaboration.

Preferred Industry Experience

• Signage Manufacturing
• Textile Manufacturing
• Digital Printing
• Large Format Printing
• Packaging
• Custom Manufacturing