Production Planning Manager, Mumbai

Job Title:Planning Manager Qualification:B.E. Mechanical Experience:15 20 Years Industry Preference:FMCG / Packaging / Textiles / Automobile / Pharma Gender Preference:Male Preferred Language Requirement: Marathi,,Hindi,English Role Purpose: The Planning Manager will be responsible for production planning, scheduling, material coordination, and ensuring timely execution of customer orders. The role requires managing planning activities for multiple customers and a large number of SKUs while coordinating with Production, Purchase, Stores, and Dispatch teams to achieve delivery targets and operational efficiency.Key Responsibilities: Prepare and manage production planning and scheduling activities * Handle planning for multiple customers and 500+ SKUs efficiently * Ensure timely execution of export and domestic customer orders * Coordinate with Production, Purchase, Stores, and Dispatch departments for smooth operations* Monitor production capacity and material availability * Track daily production status and delivery schedules * Ensure optimum utilization of manpower, machines, and resources * Maintain production planning data and MIS reports * Analyze demand forecasts and prepare monthly/weekly production plans* Minimize production delays, stock shortages, and scheduling conflicts * Monitor inventory levels and coordinate material planning activities * Improve planning processes for better productivity and customer service Required Experience: * Minimum 7 8 years of Production experience * Minimum 7 8 years of Planning experience* Experience handling multiple customers and large SKU volumes * Exposure to export customer planning preferred * Required Skills: * Strong communication and coordination skills * Analytical and problem-solving abilities * Good knowledge of Advance Excel * Strong tracking and scheduling capability* Ability to manage high-volume production planning Team coordination and multitasking skills SAP Knowledge: Mandatory: SAP PP Module (Production Planning) Added Advantage: SAP MM Module Preferred Candidate Profile: Candidate should have experience in manufacturing industries such as FMCG, Packaging, Textile, Automobile, or PharmaAbility to handle pressure and manage multiple planning activities simultaneously Strong understanding of production processes and supply chain coordination Good decision-making and planning control abilities Key Competencies: * Production Planning * Scheduling&Tracking * Demand Forecasting * Capacity Planning * Inventory Coordination * MIS Reporting * Process Coordination * Supply Chain Planning * Customer Order Management