Lead Production Planner

Ather Energy; Krishnagiri District; Presencial; INR 3.200.000 - 4.600.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Ather Energy is seeking a seasoned Material Planner to lead the Central Planning team's production planning and scheduling initiatives in India. This role drives the FY Production Plan, evaluates scenarios, and bridges demand with supply to ensure uninterrupted operations.

You will manage BOMs and routing for new models, maintain optimal finished goods inventory, and push production targets through cross-functional teams while mitigating risks. The position reports to Head-Central Planning.

Formación

• 12–15 years of experience in production planning or manufacturing.
• BE/ME in Industrial Engineering, Automobile Engineering, Production Engineering or Mechanical Engineering from a Tier 1 institution.
• Master expert-level production planning and scheduling techniques to direct high-level manufacturing operations.
• Execute expert scenario planning to evaluate complex demand and supply shifts and their impact on annual operating plans.
• Implement expert change management strategies to facilitate the smooth introduction of new products, models, and technical updates.

Responsabilidades

• Formulate and own the FY Production Plan to serve as the primary guide for Operations and Supply teams in target-driven discussions.
• Evaluate various production and supply scenarios and track performance closely to ensure the achievement of AOP targets.
• Bridge the demand and supply sides of the organization to maintain effective planning and overall business continuity.
• Act as the lead POC for the Operations side to relay requirements, construct solutions, and formulate backup plans for production impacts.
• Manage the BOM, routing for new models, and schedule development requirements for trials, change requests, and first-time runs.
• Maintain optimized inventory for finished goods and sub-assemblies with the correct variant mix to prevent main line downtime.
• Drive production targets through cross-functional teams (CFTs) while identifying and mitigating 3M risks to ensure engine efficiency.
• Lead the introduction of new models or technologies into production and participate in the CIB for effective change management.

Conocimientos

Production planning

Scheduling

Scenario planning

Change management

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

G-Suite

Educación

BE/ME in Industrial Engineering or Automobile Engineering or Production Engineering or Mechanical Engineering (Tier 1)

Herramientas

SAP PP

SAP MM

Tableau

Power BI

Qlik

Descripción del empleo

Reporting Structure: Head-Central Planning

Team name: Production Planning

About the Team and the Role:

The Central Planning team is the strategic core of our commercial operations, responsible for forecasting and orchestrating the market delivery of our entire product ecosystem. As the Material Planner, you will spearhead this critical function, managing a dedicated team to develop and execute planning strategies.

Responsibilities:

Formulate and own the FY Production Plan to serve as the primary guide for Operations and Supply teams in target-driven discussions.

Evaluate various production and supply scenarios and track performance closely to ensure the achievement of AOP targets.

Bridge the demand and supply sides of the organization to maintain effective planning and overall business continuity.

Act as the lead POC for the Operations side to relay requirements, construct solutions, and formulate backup plans for production impacts.

Manage the BOM, routing for new models, and schedule development requirements for trials, change requests, and first-time runs.

Maintain optimized inventory for finished goods and sub-assemblies with the correct variant mix to prevent main line downtime.

Drive production targets through cross-functional teams (CFTs) while identifying and mitigating 3M risks to ensure engine efficiency.

Lead the introduction of new models or technologies into production and participate in the CIB for effective change management.

Experience and Qualifications:

12-15 years of experience

B.E/ M.E in Industrial engineering, Automobile Engineering, Production Engineering or Mechanical engineering from Tier 1 institution

Must Have Competencies

Master expert-level production planning and scheduling techniques to direct high-level manufacturing operations and target achievement.

Execute expert scenario planning to evaluate complex demand and supply shifts and their impact on annual operating plans.

Implement expert change management strategies to facilitate the smooth introduction of new products, models, and technical updates.

Utilize expert-level MS Excel, MS PowerPoint, and G-Suite for advanced data modeling, strategy formulation, and organizational reporting.

Good to have Competencies

Apply advanced risk assessment and management to identify vulnerabilities across development, supply, and demand streams.

Leverage advanced SAP PP and MM modules to oversee production workflows and material management integrations.

Utilize advanced data visualization tools like Tableau, Power BI, or Qlik to track operations and production performance.

Employ advanced conflict management techniques to resolve high-stakes issues between cross-functional teams and stakeholders.

Want to know more?

At Ather, we’ve built India’s first intelligent scooter, from scratch. Based on the philosophy of clean design and smart technology, we are transforming the urban commute experience. We are expanding in India, and in the coming years, we look forward to scaling up and launching more products globally. Today, our product offerings include the Ather 450X, 450S, 450 Apex, and Rizta. Beyond the product, we are also setting up an extensive charging network and re-imagining end-to-end ownership experience. To know more, check out our Careers site and our Substack

Be You, With Us

The Ather story doesn't write itself - our people do. We believe everyone is equal, but not the same. Diversity is our strength, and building an inclusive and equitable workplace begins with acknowledging and embracing our differences. We are an equal opportunity employer, and our team reflects a wide range of identities, experiences, and perspectives - all united by a shared passion to shape the Ather journey.