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Sr. Executive PC&L- Central Material Planner

Sr. Executive PC&L- Central Material Planner

AutoneumPune, Haveli
13 hours ago
Job description

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 environment
  • Material planning and control in a high-volume production setting
  • Inventory management and replenishment strategies
  • Demand analysis and forecast alignment using customer schedules and historical data
  • Supplier coordination for order confirmation, shipment tracking, and issue resolution
  • Inbound logistics and transportation planning
  • Receiving board management for visibility and performance tracking
  • Compliance with customer-specific logistics and delivery requirements
  • Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives

    • Optional but Valuable :

  • Experience with Just-In-Time (JIT) and Just-In-Sequence (JIS) logistics
  • Exposure to E-Kanban, RFID, or digital replenishment systems
  • Familiarity with web-portals and EDI systems
  • Experience with Product Lifecycle Management (e.g., Engineering changes, product launch, ramp-ups, aftermarket, or End of Business)
  • Experience with global sourcing or import / export logistics
  • Participation in cost reduction and inventory optimization initiatives

    • Functional 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 handling
  • Inventory analysis and optimization
  • Material availability checks and shortage resolution
  • Basic statistical analysis for demand variability and safety stock calculation
  • Problem-solving tools (e.g., 5 Whys, Fishbone, PDCA)
  • Understanding of IATF 16949 and ISO 9001 standards

    • Optional but Valuable :

  • MES system familiarity
  • Power BI or Tableau for visualizing material flow and inventory KPIs
  • Project management
  • Lean Six Sigma tools applied to material flow and planning
  • Foreign language proficiency for supplier communication and global coordination

    • Education & 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 manufacturing

    • Behavioral Competencies :

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
  • Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration
  • Results orientation and accountability
  • Agility in managing dynamic supply and demand conditions
  • Proficiency in ERP systems and planning tools
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