Production Planning Controller

Padmini Vna Mechatronics; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Padmini Vna Mechatronics in Gurgaon is seeking an experienced Manager PPC to oversee production planning, scheduling, material planning, inventory control, and SAP-based planning activities at our Gurgaon manufacturing plant. The role ensures timely production, optimal resource utilization, material availability, and adherence to delivery schedules.

The ideal candidate has 8–12 years in Production Planning & Control in automotive/manufacturing, deep SAP PP/MM expertise, and strong leadership to

Qualifications

• Engineering degree in Mechanical, Production, Industrial engineering or related field.
• Postgraduate qualification or management certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor daily, weekly, monthly production plans based on demand and capacity.
• Manage production scheduling and ensure adherence to targets and delivery commitments.
• Ensure timely availability of raw materials with Purchase, Stores and SCM teams.
• Monitor progress, capacity utilization, and schedule deviations.
• Utilize SAP PP/MM for MRP, production orders, and material checks.
• Maintain BOMs, routing, and planning data in SAP.

Skills

Analytical skills

Planning skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Tools

SAP PP

SAP MM

MS Excel

MIS reporting tools

Job description

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented Manager PPC to manage production planning, scheduling, material planning, inventory control, and SAP-based planning activities at our Gurgaon manufacturing plant. The candidate will be responsible for ensuring timely production, optimum resource utilization, material availability, and adherence to customer delivery schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and monitor daily, weekly, and monthly production plans based on customer requirements, sales forecasts, and production capacity.
• Manage production scheduling and ensure adherence to planned production targets and customer delivery commitments.
• Ensure timely availability of raw materials, components, and other production inputs in coordination with Purchase, Stores, and Supply Chain teams.
• Monitor production progress, capacity utilization, plan adherence, and schedule deviations.
• Utilize SAP PP/MM for production planning, material requirements planning (MRP), inventory monitoring, and production order management.
• Maintain and update BOMs, routing, production schedules, and other relevant planning data in SAP, as applicable.
• Monitor raw material inventory, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods to maintain optimum stock levels.
• Coordinate with Production, Quality, Purchase, Stores, Logistics, and Customer Service teams to ensure smooth plant operations.
• Identify material shortages, production bottlenecks, and capacity constraints, and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare and analyze MIS reports, production reports, inventory reports, and other PPC-related performance metrics.
• Support new product launches, engineering changes, and capacity planning activities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce lead time, excess inventory, material shortages, and production losses.
• Ensure compliance with plant procedures, quality systems, and applicable safety standards.

Educational Qualification

• B.E./B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Relevant postgraduate qualification or management certification will be an added advantage.

Experience & Technical Requirements

• 812 years of overall experience in Production Planning & Control within the automotive, auto-component, or manufacturing industry.
• Strong hands-on experience in SAP PP (Production Planning) and SAP MM (Materials Management).
• Practical experience in SAP-based MRP, production orders, production scheduling, and material availability checks.
• Knowledge of BOM, routing, inventory control, material consumption, and production planning processes.
• Experience in monitoring production plans, material requirements, inventory levels, and customer delivery schedules through ERP systems.
• Strong proficiency in MS Excel, MIS reporting, data analysis, and production planning tools.
• Experience in plant-level PPC operations and cross-functional coordination.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Effective coordination with Production, Purchase, Stores, Quality, and Logistics teams.
• Excellent planning, organizational, and decision-making abilities.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to manage changing production priorities and meet customer delivery timelines.
• Team management and leadership capabilities.

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Production plan adherence and schedule attainment.
• Customer on-time delivery performance.
• Inventory and WIP control.
• Material availability and shortage reduction.
• Capacity utilization and production efficiency.
• Reduction in planning lead time and production disruptions.

Preferred Candidate Profile

Candidates with experience in automotive manufacturing or auto-component plants, strong hands-on SAP PP/MM knowledge, and expertise in production scheduling, MRP, inventory management, and customer delivery planning will be preferred.