Production Planning Control

Zigsaw; Kolkata District; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

An established technology consulting firm in Kolkata is seeking a qualified candidate skilled in Production Planning and Control (PPC) and ERP systems. You will be responsible for managing production schedules and coordinating efforts across departments. The ideal candidates are mechanical engineers or have an equivalent degree with extensive experience in ERP platforms like SAP or Oracle. Those with strong analytical skills and proficiency in advanced Excel will excel in this role.

Qualifications

• Experience with ERP systems: SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or equivalent.
• Proficiency in providing solutions for production planning and control.
• Knowledge of just-in-time (JIT) and inventory optimization.

Responsibilities

• Manage production scheduling and coordination of purchase and sales.
• Collaborate with finance, operations, and procurement teams.
• Oversee ERP implementation and project management.

Skills

PPC (Production Planning and Control)

Tally

ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, Infor)

Advanced Excel skills

Strong attention to detail

Effective communication

Education

Mechanical engineer with PP experience

BBA/MBA in Planning/SCM or equivalent

Tools

SQL

Power BI

Job description

Should be comfortable with PPC - Production Planning and Control, a system that encompasses planning and controlling all aspects of manufacturing, from materials to scheduling and coordinating purchase and sales. ERP experience with PPW, MRP engineer, and job scheduling.

Educational Qualifications

• Mechanical engineer with PP experience
• or BBA/MBA in Planning/SCM or equivalent.

Skills & Tools

• Proficiency in Tally, any ERP system with planning and production modules.
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, Excel VBAs).

Soft Skills

• Strong attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Effective communication and coordination with cross-functional teams.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks with strong time management.
• Ethical, proactive, and adaptable to changing work environments.

1. Technical Skills & ERP Expertise

• ERP Systems: Experience with SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, NetSuite, Infor, or other ERP platforms

• Modules Expertise: ERP modules (e.g., Production Planning (PP), Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Supply Chain Management (SCM), Inventory Management, Procurement, Finance)

• System Customization: Experience in configuring, customizing, or optimizing ERP workflows

• Data Management: Proficiency in data migration, integration, and reporting tools (Excel, SQL, Power BI).

• Automation & Scripting: Experience with ERP automation, scripting, or RPA tools

2. Planning & Analytical Skills

• Demand & Supply Plannin

g: Experience in forecasting, production scheduling, and balancing demand with supply

• Inventory & Procurement Optimizatio

n: Knowledge of just-in-time (JIT), safety stock levels, and vendor management

• KPIs & Performance Metrics

: Familiarity with OTIF (On-Time, In-Full), Inventory Turnover, Lead Time Reduction.

3. Work Experience & Project Management

• Previous ERP Implementation Experien

ce: Worked on ERP implementation, upgrade, or migration projects

• Cross-Functional Collaborati

on: Experience working with departments like Finance, Operations, Procurement, and IT

• Lean & Agile Methodologies

: Experience with Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or Agile ERP projects.