Material Flow and Production Planning Engineer

UST; Bengaluru; On-site; INR 900,000 - 1,400,000; Full time

Job summary

UST is seeking a Material Flow and Production Planning Engineer to drive material flow and plan execution across production lines. The role requires alignment with system data, customer requirements, and constraints, in a cross‑functional setting with MFC, PEC, S&OP planner, MFG and logistics.

The AMIND Planning Focal will monitor process performance, support material ordering, manage shortages, and help resolve system or process gaps to keep production on track.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, supply chain, logistics or related field.
• 2+ years in planning, production control, material flow or manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP, and data analysis tools.
• Strong communication and ability to influence across functions.
• Fluent English, cross‑functional collaboration, and problem solving.

Responsibilities

• Manage open/close tools process and control WO releases.
• Oversee material location across MFG, logistics and planning.
• Support material ordering to floor per operational plan.
• Handle shortages with PDC MFC and escalation when needed.
• Ensure system demand accuracy with CPD and SP management.
• Coordinate cross‑functional alignment and communications.
• Participate in operational reviews and process forums.
• Monitor KPI trends and process performance.
• Resolve issues in systems or processes with root cause focus.
• Identify deviations from plan: delays, config issues, material risks.

Skills

Material planning

Production control

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP SAP

Excel data analysis

English communication

Tableau / Power BI

Problem solving

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, supply chain, or related

Tools

SAP ERP

Tableau

Power BI

IOMS

Job description

UST is looking for a Material Flow and Production Planning Engineer. The AMIND Planning Focal serves as a focal point for execution and control about material flow and plan execution across the production lines, while maintaining alignment with system data, customer requirements, and operational constraints. The position operates in a highly cross‑functional environment and must maintain strong alignment with PDC MFC & PEC, S&OP planner, MFG and logistics.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage open/close tools process, including control about WO released
• Material location management across multiple stakeholders: MFG, logistics, planning
• Support ordering materials to the production floor, according to the operational plan requirement
• Shortages management with PDC MFC
• System demand accuracy: CPD process, SP management
• Control focal and escalation risk in case of needSupport alignment and communication across functions
• Participate in operational reviews and process‑related forums
• Monitor process performance and KPI trends
• Support issue resolution related to system or process gaps
• Identify deviations from plan (delays, config issues, material risks)

Required Skills

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related field
• 2+ years of experience in Planning, Production Control, Material Flow, Supply Chain, Operations, or Manufacturing environments
• Experience working with ERP systems, preferably SAP
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic operational environment
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work cross‑functionally and drive execution through influence
• Fluent English communication skills (written and verbal)
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and data analysis tools
• Proactive approach of system validation and problem solving
• Knowledge of Tableau, Power BI, IOMS, or other operational reporting systems
• Experience working with shortages management, inventory control, or material flow processes

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

UST is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that no one should be discriminated against because of their differences, such as age, disability, ethnicity, gender, gender identity and expression, religion, or sexual orientation. All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, colour, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. UST reserves the right to periodically redefine your roles and responsibilities based on the requirements of the organization and/or your performance.

• To support and promote the values of UST.
• Comply with all Company policies and procedures