Assistant Manager - Production Planning and Control

Indigo Partners; Sriperumbudur; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Indigo Partners in Sriperumbudur, Tamil Nadu seeks a Production Planning & Scheduling professional to manage schedules based on forecasts and orders. You will optimize capacity, coordinate with customers, and ensure on-time delivery across lines.

Proficiency in ERP systems (Infor LN, SAP), advanced Excel, and strong analytical skills are essential for driving continuous improvements and efficient shop floor operations.

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning and scheduling processes.
• Strong grasp of capacity planning and ERP systems.
• Data-driven approach with problem solving abilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production schedules based on demand forecasts and customer orders.
• Perform machine capacity planning and optimize resource utilization; monitor schedule adherence.
• Manage spare orders and prioritize urgent requirements.
• Coordinate with customers for order fulfillment and updates.
• Conduct shortage reviews and drive timely follow-up actions.
• Collaborate with procurement, manufacturing, and logistics to avoid bottlenecks.
• Track production KPIs and drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure data accuracy in ERP systems.
• Support SIOP alignment through execution-level planning.
• Handle escalation and ensure on-time delivery commitments

Skills

Production Planning

Scheduling

Capacity Planning

Advanced Excel

MRP

Shop Floor Coordination

Inventory Control

Customer Coordination

Analytical Skills

Problem Solving

Tools

Infor LN

SAP

Job description

Role & responsibilities

• Develop and manage production schedules based on demand forecasts and customer orders;
• Perform machine capacity planning and optimize resource utilization; monitor and ensure schedule adherence across production lines;
• Manage spare orders and prioritize urgent requirements;
• Coordinate with customers (e.g., Mitsubishi) for order fulfillment and updates;
• Conduct shortage reviews and drive timely follow-up actions;
• Collaborate with procurement, manufacturing, and logistics teams to avoid bottlenecks;
• Track production KPIs and drive continuous improvement;
• Ensure data accuracy in ERP systems;
• Support SIOP alignment through execution-level planning;
• Handle escalation and ensure on-time delivery commitments

Preferred candidate profile

Production Planning & Scheduling, Capacity Planning, ERP (Infor LN / SAP), Advanced Excel, Material Requirement Planning (MRP), Shop Floor Coordination, Inventory Control, Customer Coordination, Analytical Skills, Problem Solving.