Production Planning Manager

Orient Bell; New Delhi, Delhi; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Orient Bell in Delhi seeks a Production Planning professional to translate sales forecasts into SKU-level production plans, balancing demand with plant capacity for optimal stock. The role collaborates with Sales and Manufacturing, tracks forecast accuracy, and generates MIS reports.

The candidate will leverage Excel, SAP or similar ERP planning platforms and BI tools to keep planning data accurate and reporting timely.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in forecasting and turning data into actionable plans.
• Ability to coordinate across Sales, Production, and Supply Chain.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Translate forecasts into SKU-level production plans based on sales trends.
• Plan production counts and volumes considering inventory and plant capacity.
• Coordinate between Sales and Production to align priorities and timelines.
• Track forecast vs. actual, adjusting plans to minimize gaps and excess inventory.
• Generate daily/weekly/monthly MIS reports and dashboards on performance.
• Utilize Excel, SAP or similar ERP planning platforms and BI tools to maintain data accuracy and automate reports.
• Plan capacity and resource allocation across product lines and plants.
• Present plans and insights to cross-functional stakeholders and management.
• Recommend improvements to forecasting, planning processes, and reporting.

Skills

Forecasting & planning

Cross-functional coordination

Data analysis

Communication

Attention to detail

Tools

MS Excel

ERP planning platforms (SAP)

BI tools

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Study sales forecasts and market/demand trends provided by the Sales team and translate them into a detailed, SKU-level production plan

Plan production count and volumes based on sales projections, current inventory levels, and plant capacity, ensuring optimal stock availability without over- or under-production

Act as the key connect and coordination point between the Sales and Production/Manufacturing teams, ensuring both functions stay aligned on priorities, timelines, and changes in demand

Track actual sales performance against forecast on an ongoing basis and adjust the production plan proactively to minimize gaps, stock-outs, or excess inventory

Generate periodic (daily/weekly/monthly) MIS reports, dashboards, and analytics covering sales vs. production, forecast accuracy, capacity utilization, and inventory status for management review

Work extensively with Excel and digital/ERP planning platforms (e.g., SAP or similar) and BI tools to maintain accurate planning data, build models, and automate reporting

Plan production capacity and resource allocation across product lines/plants in line with the demand plan, flagging capacity constraints well in advance

Present plans, insights, and recommendations clearly to cross-functional stakeholders and senior management

Recommend improvements to forecasting accuracy, planning processes, and reporting systems based on data trends and ground-level insights

Must have Domain Skills;

1. Data & Digital Platform Proficiency

Advanced proficiency in MS Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, macros, data modelling) and working knowledge of digital/ERP planning platforms and BI tools to manage planning data and automate reporting.

2. Sales Forecasting & Production Planning

Sound understanding of sales forecasting techniques and production/demand planning methodologies, with strong analytical and problem‑solving ability to translate forecasts into an actionable production plan.

Must have Soft Skills

3. Communication Skills

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to align two very different functionsSales and Productionaround a shared plan.

4. Stakeholder Management

Strong stakeholder management and cross-functional coordination skills to work effectively across Sales, Production, and Supply Chain teams.

5. Ownership & Attention to Detail

Ability to work under pressure, manage changing priorities, and meet planning deadlines, with high attention to detail and ownership of data accuracy in reports and plans.