DEPUTY MANAGER -Supply chain

Sansera Engineering Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,500,000 - 2,300,000; Full time

Job summary

Sansera Engineering Limited in Bengaluru is seeking a PPC Lead to manage production planning, resource optimization, and inventory control aligned to business goals and customer requirements.

The role involves developing plans, leading the PPC team, coordinating with procurement, production, quality, and logistics, and driving continuous improvements through advanced planning systems.

Qualifications

• BE/B.Tech with 8–12 years of experience in PPC (auto industry).
• Strong expertise in production planning, forecasting, and supply chain.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP/APO preferred).
• Leadership and team management skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop long-term and short-term production plans.
• Lead PPC team for execution and monitoring of plans.
• Ensure alignment of production with sales forecasts and customer demand.
• Drive inventory optimization and cost control initiatives.
• Coordinate with procurement, production, quality, and logistics.
• Implement advanced planning systems and process improvements.
• Analyze KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage capacity planning and bottleneck resolution.
• Ensure compliance with organizational and industry standards.

Skills

Production planning

Forecasting

Supply chain management

ERP systems (SAP/APO)

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Lean manufacturing

Education

BE/B.Tech in relevant field

Tools

SAP/APO

Job description

To lead and manage PPC operations by ensuring strategic production planning, optimal resource utilization, inventory control, and alignment with business objectives and customer requirements.

JOB DESCRIPTION / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop long-term and short-term production plans.
• Lead PPC team for execution and monitoring of plans.
• Ensure alignment of production with sales forecasts and customer demand.
• Drive inventory optimization and cost control initiatives.
• Coordinate with procurement, production, quality, and logistics.
• Implement advanced planning systems and process improvements.
• Analyze KPIs and drive continuous improvement initiatives.
• Manage capacity planning and bottleneck resolution.
• Ensure compliance with organizational and industry standards.

AUTHORITY

• Authority to approve production plans and schedules.
• Decision-making on inventory levels and planning strategies.
• Lead cross-functional coordination and escalation handling.
• Approve changes in planning processes and systems.
• Team management and performance evaluation.

JOB SPECIFICATION / COMPETENCY

• BE/B.Tech with 8–12 years of experience in PPC (automotive industry).
• Strong expertise in production planning, forecasting, and supply chain.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP/APO preferred).
• Leadership and team management skills.
• Strategic thinking and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement tools.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• Inventory optimization and cost savings.
• Production plan adherence and efficiency.
• Reduction in bottlenecks and downtime.
• Team performance and capability development.