Job Description Job Description: Manager – Production Planning & Vendor Coordination
n Department: Manufacturing
n Location: HO, Mumbai
n Reporting To: Lead Supply Chain
n Key Responsibilities
n Production Planning & Control (PPC)
n n Coordinate with contract manufacturing partners to execute production plans as per demand forecasts and sales requirements.
n Monitor production schedules and ensure timely completion of manufacturing orders.
n Track open production orders and proactively follow up on delays or bottlenecks.
n Maintain production status reports and update management regularly.
n n Vendor Management & Coordination
n n Act as the primary point of contact for assigned manufacturing partners.
n Ensure vendors adhere to agreed production timelines, quality standards, and dispatch schedules.
n Follow up on pending actions related to production, materials, and dispatches.
n n Imported SKU Planning & Tracking
n n Coordinate with procurement, logistics, and customs clearance teams to ensure timely availability of imported SKUs.
n Coordinate with secondary packaging vendors for costs and delivery of packaging material as per import plan.
n Track shipment schedules and update stakeholders regarding expected arrivals.
n n Quality & Compliance Coordination
n n Coordinate with NPD team and manufacturing partners for production schedules for current SKU's and QC process for the same.
n Visit vendor facilities for production monitoring, sample reviews, and quality approval coordination.




n Follow up on quality deviations, CAPA actions, and corrective measures with vendors.
n Ensure documentation and approvals are completed before dispatch.
n n Reporting & Documentation
n n Prepare weekly and monthly production and inventory reports.
n Maintain records of production plans, vendor commitments, dispatch schedules, and quality approvals.
n Update ERP/MIS systems with accurate planning and inventory information.
n n Candidate Profile
n Education
n n Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Commerce, or related discipline.
n n Experience
n n 3–5 years of experience in:
n Production Planning & Control (PPC)
n Supply Chain Coordination
n Contract Manufacturing Operations
n Vendor Management
n Inventory Planning
n n Required Skills
n n Strong follow-up and coordination abilities.
n Good understanding of supply chain and inventory management.
n Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, reporting).
n Ability to manage multiple vendors and timelines simultaneously.
n Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
n Basic understanding of quality systems and manufacturing processes.
n n Travel Requirements
n n Willingness to travel regularly to contract manufacturing sites and vendor locations (70% travel).
n Travel for production reviews, quality approvals, dispatch readiness checks, and issue resolution.
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