Production Planning Control Manager

Novel Jewels (Aditya Birla Group); Mumbai; On-site; INR 600,000 - 850,000; Full time

Job summary

Novel Jewels, part of the Aditya Birla Group, is seeking a skilled supply planning professional to develop and manage supply schedules, balance demand and capacity, and optimize inventory in a fast‑moving jewellery business.

You will work with ERP and Power BI to monitor performance, generate control reports, and drive improvements across cross‑functional teams in Mumbai.

Qualifications

• MBA in Operations or Supply Chain with 2+ years of experience in supply or material planning using ERP/ planning tools.
• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of experience in Jewellery industry (Supply chain, Gold sourcing, Bullion management or Material planning).

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage supply schedules based on lead times, capacity, BG limit and demand forecast.
• Monitor supply timelines and adjust schedules to meet business priorities.
• Maintain stock levels to avoid overstocking or stockouts and minimize excess inventory.
• Produce daily, weekly and monthly supply and control reports; analyze exceptions.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.
• Review processes, identify gaps, and implement improvements.

Skills

Analytical skills

Technical fluency

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Collaboration

Education

MBA in Operations/ Supply Chain

Bachelor’s degree in Jewellery industry (Supply chain, Gold sourcing, Bullion management or Material planning)

Tools

Power BI

MS Excel

PowerPoint

ERP systems

Job description

A global conglomerate, the Aditya Birla Group is in the League of Fortune 500. Anchored by an extraordinary force of over 140,000 employees belonging to 100 nationalities, the Group is built on a strong foundation of stakeholder value creation. With over seven decades of responsible business practices, our businesses have grown into global powerhouses in a wide range of sectors – metals, pulp and fibre, chemicals, textiles, carbon black, telecom, cement, financial services, fashion retail and renewable energy. Today, over 50% of Group revenues flow from overseas operations that span 36 countries in North and South America, Africa, Asia and Europe. The Group would like to expand its Retail Footprint and leverage the trust and synergy built over the years in luxury retail by launching a Jewellery Business in India. India's gems and jewellery market contributed around 7% to GDP and 14% to India’s total merchandize export in February’21 with a market size was at US$ 78.50 billion in FY21. The jewellery industry in India is largely driven by individual family owned small to medium size businesses. Thus, the Group anticipates that there is scope of development of large retailers / brand in jewellery industry in near future. The venture will benefit from the retail experience, knowhow and trust build over the years with various ABG Luxury Retail Brands. It will also be able to harness the people, technical and operational capabilities from Group’s retail arms. The range will be developed as a proof of concept for an integrated offering and may be diversified with multiple brands post establishment of a commercially viable business model.

Novel Jewels, an Aditya Birla Group company, is into premium jewellery segment.The Aditya Birla Group, a global conglomerate in the Fortune 500, operates across diverse sectors such as metals, telecom, financial services, and renewable energy, with over 140,000 employees worldwide. Over 50% of its revenue comes from international operations across 36 countries. With a history of responsible business practices, the Group aims to expand its footprint in India's jewellery market, which contributes significantly to the country's GDP and exports. Given the industry's predominance of small, family-owned businesses, the Group sees potential for developing large-scale jewellery retail brands. The venture will leverage the Group's expertise in luxury retail, operational capabilities, and trust, with plans to diversify the offering once a viable business model is established. The business has successfully launched 77 stores by Mar 26 under the brand name Indriya with plans to ramp up multiple folds in coming year. The initial customer response has been very encouraging.

About the Role

This role is responsible for supply planning, scheduling, control activities, root cause analysis of deviations and process improvements. #materialplanning, #forecasting #automation #suupplychain

Responsibilities

• Functional Responsibilities
• Develop and manage supply schedules based on lead times, production capacity, BG limit and demand forecast.
• Monitor supply timelines and adjust schedules to meet business requirements and priorities.
• Ensure optimal stock levels to avoid overstocking or stockout and minimize excess inventory
• Monitor and maintain daily, weekly and monthly supply & control reports and analyze exceptions
• Identify and highlight bottlenecks to execution of the plan and implement corrective actions
• Review business processes, identify inefficiencies/ gaps, suggest and implement improvements

Critical Competencies for Success:

• Analytical Acumen: Must possess strong skills in data analysis, trend evaluation, and pattern recognition, with an unwavering attention to detail.
• Technical Fluency: Demonstrates proficiency and hands‑on experience with production planning software, ERP systems, and data visualization tools like Power BI and MS Office, particularly Advanced Excel and PowerPoint.
• Problem‑Solving: A proactive and resourceful approach to identifying operational challenges, analyzing root causes, and implementing effective, long-term solutions.
• Adaptability: Thrives in a fast‑paced, uncertain, and dynamic environment with a strong drive to learn new concepts and technologies.
• Collaboration: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to work effectively within cross‑functional teams to achieve common goals.

Qualifications

• MBA in Operations/ Supply Chain with 2+ years of experience in Supply or Material Planning using ERP/ Planning tools/
• Bachelor’s degree with 4+ years of experience in Jewellery industry (Supply chain, Gold sourcing, Bullion management or Material planning).