Supply Chain Management Officer - Production Planning & Control

Tenneco; Bhiwadi; On-site; INR 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

Tenneco is seeking an Officer- SCM to manage production planning, scheduling, and inventory control, ensuring on-time deliveries. You will coordinate with cross-functional teams to optimize schedules, monitor inventory, and support continuous improvement in planning processes.

The role requires a strong background in PPC, material planning, and ERP systems with excellent communication and stakeholder management skills in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in a related field.
• 3–6 years of PPC/production planning experience; automotive/manufacturing preferred.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and advanced MS Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production plans based on customer requirements.
• Monitor schedules and ensure adherence to delivery commitments.
• Coordinate with Production, Procurement, Quality, and Logistics for material flow.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Review customer schedules, forecasts, and release orders.
• Analyze demand vs. capacity and material availability for timely fulfillment.
• Communicate delivery commitments to customers and monitor portals.
• Prepare MIS reports on production and inventory metrics.
• Support OTIF performance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Production planning

Inventory control

Demand management

SAP

Oracle

MS Excel

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering or related field

Tools

SAP ERP

Oracle ERP

Job description

Officer- SCM Job Description – SCM Officer

ABOUT TENNECO

At Tenneco, we don’t follow industry standards; we set them, and we don’t settle for being best-in-class because we hustle to be better than best-in-class. Whether it’s our Core Values–radical candor, simplify, organizational velocity, tenacious execution and win–or our Get Stuff Done (GSD) mindset, we’re determined to become the most trusted partner and best manufacturer and distributor to the transportation industry. How do we make it happen? Through the Tenneco Way. Fueled by our Core Values, a winning mindset and a relentless commitment to excellence, the Tenneco Way is how we win. It’s what keeps Team Tenneco bold, driven, and unapologetically focused on pushing past limits and redefining success. Here, you’ll work alongside a team of relentless problem-solvers who are committed to making a tangible impact. If you’re ready to break boundaries, deliver results, and enjoy the ride along the way, you’ll thrive here. Want to learn more about who we are? Check out our website to discover the Tenneco Way .

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are seeking a Production Planning & Control (PPC) Executive/Specialist who can effectively manage production planning, customer scheduling, and inventory control to ensure seamless manufacturing operations and on-time customer deliveries. The role is responsible for coordinating with cross-functional teams, optimizing production schedules, monitoring inventory levels, and maintaining strong customer delivery performance. The position is expected to contribute significantly to operational excellence and continuous improvement initiatives while supporting organizational growth objectives.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production plans based on customer requirements, forecasts, and business priorities.

• Monitor production schedules and ensure adherence to delivery commitments and production targets.
• Coordinate with Production, Procurement, Quality, and Logistics teams to ensure smooth material flow and uninterrupted operations.
• Track production progress, identify bottlenecks, and resolve planning-related issues proactively.
• Maintain optimum inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods.
• Receive, review, and manage customer schedules, forecasts, and release orders.
• Analyze customer demand against production capacity and material availability to ensure timely fulfillment.
• Communicate delivery commitments to customers and monitor customer portals for schedule updates.
• Coordinate with dispatch and logistics teams to ensure timely shipments and delivery performance.
• Prepare and maintain production, dispatch, inventory, and other MIS reports.
• Monitor On-Time In-Full (OTIF) performance and support continuous improvement initiatives in planning and scheduling processes.
• Participate in production review meetings and collaborate with customer representatives, Key Account Managers, and internal stakeholders to address delivery concerns and schedule changes.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field.

• 3-6 years of experience in Production Planning & Control (PPC), Production Planning, Customer Scheduling, Inventory Management, or Supply Chain Operations.
• Experience in the Automotive or Manufacturing industry is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Production Planning, Inventory Control, and Demand Management processes.
• Proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or similar platforms.
• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and production reporting tools.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Excellent communication, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and effectively manage multiple priorities.

We don’t want average. We want exceptional. We want someone who’s hungry to build, unafraid to challenge, and bold enough to lead with empathy, speed, and precision.

Experience Level Senior Level