Team Lead PC&L (PPC & SCM)

Job Title :

Central Material Planner Team Leader

Location :

Autoneum India (AIND) – Shared Service Centre (SSC), Pune

Function :

Plant Production Control & Logistics (PC&L)

Reports To :

Central PC&L Manager – Business Group Europe (BGEU)

1. Job Purpose :

The Central Material Planner Team Leader ensures uninterrupted material availability for European plant operations by analyzing demand, coordinating inventory and transport, managing ERP systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role acts as a key interface between SSC Pune and local plants in Europe while proactively resolving supply escalations and continuously optimizing planning efficiency, cost, and performance.

2. Key Responsibilities (Main Activities) :

Material Planning & Availability

Plan, monitor, and ensure timely availability of raw materials and components to support smooth production in BGEU plants.

Demand Forecasting & Analysis

Analyze customer schedules, historical data, and ERP / MRP insights to align material planning with production requirements.

Inventory, Transport & Control Board Management

Maintain optimal inventory levels while minimizing costs.

Coordinate inbound logistics and track shipment status.

Maintain Shipping and Receiving Board for visibility, priorities, and delivery performance.

Supplier Coordination & Follow-Up

Communicate with suppliers to confirm schedules, monitor deliveries, manage delays, and resolve supply disruptions.

ERP / MRP Data Accuracy

Ensure accurate and timely data maintenance in SAP (orders, inventory, material movements, delivery dates).

Risk Mitigation & Escalation Handling

Identify potential material shortages and escalate critical issues promptly while driving corrective actions.

Compliance & Customer Standards

Ensure logistics planning adheres to internal procedures, IATF 16949 standards, and customer-specific delivery requirements.

Continuous Improvement

Support PC&L initiatives to enhance planning accuracy, reduce inventory and transportation costs, and optimize material flow processes.

3. Qualifications & Experience Requirements :

Education :

Graduate in Engineering / Supply Chain / Business Management (as per HR guidelines).

Additional certification in logistics / production planning is an advantage.

Core Experience (Mandatory) :

Minimum 5 years in automotive manufacturing, ideally Tier-1 environment.

Proven experience in material planning, inventory control, and supply chain coordination.

Strong exposure to ERP / MRP systems (SAP preferred).

Experience in supplier communication, inbound logistics, and delivery tracking.

Preferred / Valuable (Optional) :

Experience with JIT / JIS logistics systems.

Knowledge of EDI / customer portals.

Exposure to product lifecycle stages (launch, ramp-up, series production, end of business).

Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement project participation.

4. Functional / Technical Skills :

Skill Requirement

ERP / MRP Systems

SAP (MM / PP / WM) – mandatory

Excel / Analysis

Advanced Excel (Pivot, VLOOKUP, formulas), reporting tools

Planning Skills

Demand forecasting, MRP execution, shortage resolution

Inventory & SCM

Stock optimization, transport planning, supplier follow-up

Problem-Solving

Root cause analysis (5 Why, PDCA)

Languages

English (professional); Local language for coordination

5. Essential Competencies :

Strong coordination and stakeholder management

Analytical thinking and data-driven decision-making

Proactive approach to problem-solving and escalation handling

Team leadership and cross-functional collaboration

High sense of ownership, accuracy, and result orientation

Ability to work within multicultural, international teams