ENGINEER - PPC

Sansera Engineering Limited; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 1,800,000; Full time

Job summary

Sansera Engineering Limited Bengaluru is seeking a Demand/Production Planner to manage end-to-end production planning and control activities, ensuring accurate demand forecasting, customer order management, and maintaining the Master Production Schedule (MPS).

You'll coordinate with cross-functional teams, drive SIOP processes, monitor KPIs, and optimize inventory to ensure on-time delivery and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary point of contact for customers to capture and manage demand within agreed timelines.
• Lead the strategic Master Production Schedule (MPS) generation and approval.
• Review demand forecasts monthly as part of the SIOP cycle.
• Maintain weekly/monthly SIOP and KPI reporting.
• Coordinate with SCM, Operations, Sales and Quality to ensure on-time delivery.
• Utilize ERP/SAP PP module for planning, scheduling, and reporting.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives including Lean and Kaizen.
• Maintain MIS reports and performance indicators.

Education

BE/Diploma/B. Tech or equivalent in a relevant field

Tools

ERP/SAP PP Module

Job description

Sansera Engineering Limited

PRIME FUNCTION

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.


• Ensure department documentation compliance as per AS Audit requirements.


• 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

Technical Competencies

• 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.

Behavioral Competencies

• 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.


• On-time delivery performance (OTD).


• 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.

Skills

Competencies

• Communicating Effectively


• Customer Centricity


• Financial Acumen

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.