Sales and Operations Lead - Planner

Emerson; Ambad; On-site; INR 1,200,000 - 2,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson, a global leader in automation, seeks a seasoned planning and supply chain professional in India’s Maharashtra region. You will manage forecasting, production planning, material availability, and capacity optimization to meet customer requirements.

Key duties include maintaining planning data in ERP systems, driving continuous improvement, and ensuring compliance with quality and operational procedures. The role supports hybrid work and cross-functional collaboration across sites.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related discipline.
• 5-10 years of experience in manufacturing, production planning, supply chain management, or process automation.
• Strong working knowledge of Oracle, SAP, or equivalent ERP systems.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting/analytics tools (Power BI preferred).
• Strong analytical, planning, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Responsibilities

• Planning & Forecasting: Maintain order backlog, demand forecasts, and planning data; develop production plans.
• Production & Capacity Management: Assess capacity, optimize resources, schedule production activities.
• Supply Chain & Material Planning: Drive material forecasting and ensure availability for schedules; coordinate with suppliers.
• Performance Management & Continuous Improvement: Maintain planning data accuracy; monitor metrics; lead efficiency and cost-improvement initiatives; ensure ISO/compliance.
• KPIs: Forecast Accuracy, Capacity Utilization, Production Schedule Adherence, On-Time Build/Shipment, Inventory Accuracy, Revenue Recognition, Backlog Management.

Skills

Customer Focus

Drives Results

Planning & Organizing

Problem Solving

Communicates Effectively

Collaboration & Teamwork

Continuous Improvement Mindset

Decision Making

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related

Tools

Power BI

Oracle

SAP

Excel

Job description

In This Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be:

• Planning & Forecasting
  • Maintain order backlog, demand forecasts, and planning data.
  • Connect with world area leaders to seek the forecast
  • Develop monthly, weekly, and daily production plans.
  • Support S&OP reviews through demand, supply, and capacity analysis.
  • Monitor forecast performance against Plan of Record (POR).
• Production & Capacity Management
  • Assess manufacturing capacity and optimize resource utilization.
  • Apply forward and backward scheduling techniques.
  • Prioritize production activities based on customer requirements.
  • Monitor production readiness and mitigate planning risks.
• Supply Chain & Material Planning
  • Drive material forecasting for procurement planning.
  • Ensure material availability aligns with production schedules.
  • Coordinate with suppliers and cross-functional teams to resolve shortages and delays.
• Performance Management & Continuous Improvement
  • Maintain planning data accuracy in Oracle/SAP and business systems.
  • Develop and monitor operational metrics and dashboards.
  • Lead productivity, efficiency, inventory, and cost improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure compliance with Emerson quality, ISO, and operational procedures.
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
  • Forecast Accuracy
  • Capacity Utilization
  • Production Schedule Adherence
  • On-Time Build Performance
  • On-Time Shipment Performance
  • Inventory Accuracy
  • Revenue Recognition Achievement
  • Backlog Management
• Core Competencies
  • Customer Focus
  • Drives Results
  • Planning & Organizing
  • Problem Solving
  • Communicates Effectively
  • Collaboration & Teamwork
  • Continuous Improvement Mindset
  • Decision Making
• Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience in S&OP or Integrated Business Planning (IBP).
  • Exposure to industrial automation, instrumentation, or process systems manufacturing.
  • Experience with Power BI dashboards and analytics.
  • Knowledge of inventory planning, MRP, and demand management.
• Eligibility Criteria
  • Bachelor s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or related discipline.
  • 5-10 years of experience in manufacturing, production planning, supply chain management, or process automation.
  • Strong working knowledge of Oracle, SAP, or equivalent ERP systems.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and reporting/analytics tools (Power BI preferred).
  • Strong analytical, planning, problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management skills.

Our Offer to You:

By joining Emerson, you will be given the opportunity to make a difference through the work you do.

Emersons compensation and benefits programs are designed to be competitive within the industry and local labor markets. We also offer a comprehensive medical and insurance coverage to meet the needs of our employees.

We are committed to creating a global workplace that supports diversity, equity and embraces inclusion. We welcome foreign nationals to join us through our Work Authorization Sponsorship.

We attract, develop, and retain exceptional people in an inclusive environment, where all employees can reach their greatest potential. We are dedicated to the ongoing development of our employees because we know that it is critical to our success as a global company

We have established our Remote Work Policy for eligible roles to promote Work-Life Balance through a hybrid work set up where our team members can take advantage of working both from home and at the office.

Safety is paramount to us, and we are relentless in our pursuit to provide a Safe Working Environment across our global network and facilities.

Through our benefits, development opportunities, and an inclusive and safe work environment, we aim to create an organization our people are proud to represent.

Our Culture & Commitment to You:

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives-because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognize the importance of employee well-being. We prioritize providing competitive benefits plans, a variety of medical insurance plans, an Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid parental leave (maternal and paternal), vacation, and holiday leave.

WHY EMERSON

Our Commitment to Our People

At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration.

We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world s most complex problems for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor.

ABOUT EMERSON

Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability.

With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety.

We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you ll find your chance to make a difference

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