Production And Material Planner

RGBSI; Hyderabad; On-site; INR 1,800,000 - 2,800,000; Full time

Job summary

RGBSI in Hyderabad, India, is seeking a highly experienced Production & Material Planner to lead end-to-end planning of raw materials, production scheduling, and cross-functional coordination with Customer Support. The role ensures on-time delivery for stationary and rail battery product lines, acting as the SPOC between Production, Supply Chain, and Customer Support.

Requires a Bachelor's in Engineering, 15+ years in planning or supply chain, and hands-on ERP/MRP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in production planning, materials management, or supply chain roles.
• Experience in battery, electrical, automotive, or heavy manufacturing sectors preferred.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed production plans based on customer orders, forecasts, and plant capacity.
• Convert customer requirements into actionable weekly and daily production schedules.
• Monitor adherence to production plans and address variances proactively.
• Plan, forecast, and control raw materials and critical components required for battery manufacturing.
• Act as the single point connect between the Production Planning function and the Customer Support team.
• Review customer orders, delivery schedules, and change requests ensuring alignment with production capabilities.
• Lead planning meetings with Production, Quality, Procurement, Stores, and Logistics teams.
• Maintain and update planning data in ERP/MRP systems and generate dashboards.
• Monitor consumption patterns and adjust plans to meet changing demand.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels to balance cost efficiency and production continuity.
• Implement measures to reduce excess, obsolete, and non-moving stock.
• Collaborate with procurement to ensure timely placement of purchase orders.
• Prepare and present periodic reports on material status, shortages, and inventory health.
• Adhere to company policies, quality standards, and statutory requirements.
• Support audits and maintain compliance records for material planning activities

Skills

Planning

Analytical

Problem solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Prioritization

Detail-oriented

MS Excel

Planning tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Position Overview

The Production & Material Planner is responsible for end-to-end planning of raw materials, production scheduling, and coordination with the Customer Support team to ensure timely fulfillment of customer orders. Acting as the single point of contact (SPOC) between Production, Supply Chain, and Customer Support teams, this role ensures seamless production flow and on-time delivery for stationary and rail battery product lines.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage detailed production plans based on customer orders, forecasts, and plant capacity.
• Convert customer requirements into actionable weekly and daily production schedules.
• Monitor adherence to production plans and address variances proactively.
• Plan, forecast, and control raw materials and critical components required for battery manufacturing.
• Act as the single point connect between the Production Planning function and the Customer Support team.
• Review customer orders, delivery schedules, and change requests ensuring alignment with production capabilities.
• Lead planning meetings with Production, Quality, Procurement, Stores, and Logistics teams.
• Maintain and update planning data in ERP/MRP systems and generate dashboards.
• Monitor consumption patterns and adjust plans to meet changing demand.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels to balance cost efficiency and production continuity.
• Implement measures to reduce excess, obsolete, and non-moving stock.
• Collaborate with procurement to ensure timely placement of purchase orders.
• Prepare and present periodic reports on material status, shortages, and inventory health.
• Adhere to company policies, quality standards, and statutory requirements.
• Support audits and maintain compliance records for material planning activities

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelors degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or related field.
• 15+ years of experience in production planning, materials management, or supply chain roles.
• Experience in battery, electrical, automotive, or heavy manufacturing sectors preferred.
• Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems.

Skills & Competencies

• Excellent planning, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to prioritize in a fast-paced production environment.
• Detail-oriented with strong process discipline.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and planning tools.