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

Inventory, Transport & Control Board Management

Supplier Coordination & Follow-Up

ERP / MRP Data Accuracy

Risk Mitigation & Escalation Handling

Compliance & Customer Standards

Continuous Improvement

3. Qualifications & Experience Requirements :

Education :

Core Experience (Mandatory) :

Preferred / Valuable (Optional) :

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 :