ENGINEER - PPC

Sansera Engineering; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,500,000; Full time

Job summary

Sansera Engineering in Bengaluru seeks an experienced Production Planning professional to manage end-to-end planning, demand forecasting, and SIOP coordination. You will drive MPS, manage customer orders, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure on-time delivery and optimal inventory.

The role requires 5–6 years of ERP/SAP PP exposure, strong analytical skills and a detail-oriented approach to balancing demand with supply, while supporting continuous improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• BE, Diploma, or B.Tech in a relevant field.
• 5–6 years hands-on ERP/SAP PP experience.
• Strong analytical ability for demand planning and forecasting.
• Good understanding of MPS, MRP, and inventory management.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement.
• AS9100 QMS and documentation awareness.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Detail-oriented with strong planning and organizational skills.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Act as primary contact to capture, analyze, load, and manage customer demand within agreed turnaround time.
• Ensure the Customer Order Acceptance process is followed in alignment with SIOP.
• Lead, create, and obtain approval for the strategic Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Review and update demand forecasts monthly as part of the SIOP cycle.
• Generate and maintain weekly/monthly SIOP and KPIs.
• Maintain line of balance during project execution to avoid delays in machining, raw material procurement, and delivery of assemblies.
• Coordinate subcontracting activities with the SCM department.
• Utilize ERP/SAP PP Module for planning, scheduling, and reporting.
• Analyze demand forecasts and ensure updated and accurate MPS.
• Support development and implementation of strategies aligning commercial, supply, and financial planning.
• Assist in managing the MRP system and mitigating material-related risks.
• Manage strategic inventory buffers and ensure optimum coverage for all customers.
• Contribute to effective inventory management practices to minimize shortages and excesses.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives including Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen events.
• Maintain accurate reporting of MIS and performance indicators.
• Assist in root cause analysis and support corrective and preventive action strategies with Operations.

Skills

ERP SAP PP Module

Demand planning

Forecasting

Cross-functional coordination

Analytical thinking

Education

BE/ Diploma/ B.Tech in relevant field

Tools

ERP/SAP PP Module

Job description

To manage end-to-end production planning and control activities by ensuring accurate demand forecasting, customer order management, maintaining Master Production Schedule (MPS), coordinating with cross-functional teams, and supporting SIOP processes to achieve delivery, inventory, and operational excellence.

JOB DESCRIPTION / RESPONSIBILITIES

• Act as the primary point of contact for customers to ensure customer demand is captured, analyzed, loaded, and managed within the agreed turn-around time.
• Ensure the Customer Order Acceptance process is followed in alignment with Sales, Inventory & Operational Process (SIOP).
• Lead, create, and obtain approval for the strategic Master Production Schedule (MPS).
• Review and update demand forecasts monthly as part of the SIOP cycle by coordinating with key stakeholders.
• Generate and maintain weekly/monthly SIOP and Materials Management KPIs.
• Maintain line of balance during project execution to avoid delays in machining, raw material procurement, and delivery of assemblies.
• Coordinate subcontracting activities with the SCM department.
• Utilize ERP/SAP PP Module for planning, scheduling, and reporting activities
• Analyze demand forecasts and ensure updated and accurate MPS.
• Support development and implementation of strategies aligning commercial, supply, and financial planning.
• Assist in managing the MRP system and mitigating material-related risks.
• Manage strategic inventory buffers and ensure optimum coverage for all customers.
• Contribute to effective inventory management practices to minimize shortages and excesses.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives including Lean Manufacturing and Kaizen events.
• Maintain accurate reporting of MIS and performance indicators.
• Assist in root cause analysis and support corrective and preventive action strategies with Operations.

AUTHORITY

• Authority to coordinate with cross-functional teams (Sales, SCM, Operations, Quality).
• Authority to raise planning-related escalations impacting delivery commitments.
• Authority to update planning schedules, MPS, MRP, and relevant ERP/SAP entries.
• Authority to recommend inventory strategies and demand planning adjustments.

JOB SPECIFICATION / COMPETENCY

Qualification:

• BE/Diploma/B. Tech or any relevant field

Experience:

• 5-6 years
• Hands-on experience with ERP/SAP PP Module.
• Strong analytical ability for demand planning and forecasting.
• Good understanding of MPS, MRP, and inventory management concepts.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement tools.
• Knowledge of AS documentation and audit requirements.
• AS9100 QMS and Documentation awareness.
• Strong communication and coordination skills.
• Problem-solving and decision-making ability.
• Ability to work cross-functionally with multiple stakeholders.
• Detail-oriented with strong planning and organizational skills.

PERFORMANCE MEASURES

• Accuracy of demand forecasting and MPS.
• Effectiveness of inventory management & buffer optimization.
• Timely generation and accuracy of MIS and KPIs.
• Compliance with SIOP cycle requirements.
• Reduction in material risks and production delays.
• Contribution to Lean/Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Customer satisfaction related to planning and delivery communication.