Production Planner Engineer

Tata Electronics Limited; Karnataka; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Tata Electronics Limited is seeking a Production Planning Engineer/Planner in Karnataka to develop and maintain detailed production schedules. You will coordinate with procurement, warehouse, and manufacturing teams to ensure material availability and on-time delivery.

You will monitor progress, analyze capacity, generate status reports, and continuously improve planning processes while maintaining ERP/MRP data accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (industrial, mechanical, electrical) or equivalent.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Experience with SAP, Excel, and MRP/ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production plans aligned with orders and forecast.
• Coordinate with procurement, warehouse, and production teams.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to meet deadlines.
• Analyse capacity and resource requirements and resolve conflicts.
• Generate reports on production status and delays.
• Maintain ERP/MRP systems with planning data.
• Report project status to Group Leader on timing, quality, risk.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to align planning with goals.
• Monitor machine utilization and workforce allocation.

Skills

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Teamwork

Education

BE/BTech in engineering

Tools

SAP

Excel

MRP/ERP

Job description

• Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production plans in alignment with customer orders and forecasted demand.
• Coordinate with procurement, warehouse, and production teams to ensure material availability and efficient workflow
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to meet deadlines and avoid bottlenecks.
• Analyse capacity and resource requirements, identifying and resolving conflicts proactively.
• Generate reports on production status, output, and potential delays or issues.
• Work closely with quality assurance to ensure that production meets company standards.
• Continuously improve production planning processes to reduce waste and improve efficiency.
• Maintain ERP/MRP systems with accurate and up-to-date planning data.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to align planning activities with business goals.
• Monitor and optimize machine utilization, workforce allocation, and production constraints.
• Comfortable handling changes in schedules, production priorities, and customer demands with a proactive approach.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple deadlines efficiently.
• In case of supplier issue the failures must be documented and reported
• Report the project status on timing, quality, and risk to Group Leader.

Desired Skills:

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Proficient in planning software (e.g., SAP, Microsoft Excel, MRP/ERP systems)
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Effective communication and teamwork abilities
• Attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities

Education Qualification:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering (industrial, mechanical, electrical) or other related field or equivalent education