Job Title : Sr. Executive PC&L-Central Material Planner
Location : Pune, India
Department : Production Control & Logistics (PC&L)
Reports To : Team Lead PC&L- Central Material Planner BGEU
Job Purpose :
The Material Planner ensures timely material availability through demand analysis, inventory, transport and system management, and cross-team coordination to continuously optimize resources and performance.
Key Responsibilities :
- Ensure Timely Availability of Materials : Plan and coordinate the supply of raw materials and purchased components to support uninterrupted production operations.
- Analyze Demand and Forecast Requirements : Use customer schedules, historical data, ERP systems, and planning tools to anticipate material needs and align supply with production demand.
- Manage Inventory Levels, Transportation and Boards : Balance inventory targets and cost efficiency by optimizing stock levels and coordinating inbound logistics to meet delivery timelines. Keep the Shipping and Receiving board current with shipment requirements and on-time execution performance tracking to support visibility and high delivery performance.
- Coordinate with Suppliers : Communicate regularly with suppliers to confirm orders, track shipments, resolve issues, and ensure on-time delivery of materials.
- Maintain Accurate ERP and MRP Data : Ensure timely and accurate updates in ERP systems and planning tools to reflect material status, order changes, and inventory movements.
- Mitigate Supply Risks and Prevent Shortages : Identify potential supply chain disruptions and implement proactive measures to avoid material shortages or production delays.
- Support Compliance and Customer Requirements : Ensure planning activities align with internal policies, industry standards, and customer-specific logistics and delivery expectations.
- Drive Continuous Improvement Initiatives : Participate in efforts to reduce inventory and transportation costs, improve planning accuracy, and enhance overall supply chain performance.
Core Experience : Mandatory :
Automotive manufacturing experience, ideally in a Tier 1 supplier environmentMaterial planning and control in a high-volume production settingInventory management and replenishment strategiesDemand analysis and forecast alignment using customer schedules and historical dataSupplier coordination for order confirmation, shipment tracking, and issue resolutionInbound logistics and transportation planningReceiving board management for visibility and performance trackingCompliance with customer-specific logistics and delivery requirementsLean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiativesOptional but Valuable :
Experience with Just-In-Time (JIT) and Just-In-Sequence (JIS) logisticsExposure to E-Kanban, RFID, or digital replenishment systemsFamiliarity with web-portals and EDI systemsExperience with Product Lifecycle Management (e.g., Engineering changes, product launch, ramp-ups, aftermarket, or End of Business)Experience with global sourcing or import / export logisticsParticipation in cost reduction and inventory optimization initiativesFunctional Competencies :
Mandatory :
Language : English (proficient); Local Language (proficient)SAP ERP system usage, especially in MM (Materials Management), PP (Production Planning) and WM (Warehouse Management)Advanced Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, conditional formatting)MRP execution and exception message handlingInventory analysis and optimizationMaterial availability checks and shortage resolutionBasic statistical analysis for demand variability and safety stock calculationProblem-solving tools (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, PDCA)Understanding of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 standardsOptional but Valuable :
MES system familiarityPower BI or Tableau for visualizing material flow and inventory KPIsProject managementLean Six Sigma tools applied to material flow and planningForeign language proficiency for supplier communication and global coordinationEducation & Experience :
Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field (Master’s degree preferred)4–6 years of relevant experience in Material Planning within automotive manufacturingBehavioral Competencies :
Strong analytical and problem-solving skillsEffective communication and cross-functional collaborationResults orientation and accountabilityAgility in managing dynamic supply and demand conditionsProficiency in ERP systems and planning tools