Job DescriptionJob Description: Manager – Production Planning & Vendor Coordination

NDepartment: Manufacturing

NLocation: HO, Mumbai

NReporting To: Lead Supply Chain

NKey Responsibilities

nProduction Planning & Control (PPC)

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- Coordinate with contract manufacturing partners to execute production plans as per demand forecasts and sales requirements.
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- Monitor production schedules and ensure timely completion of manufacturing orders.
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- Track open production orders and proactively follow up on delays or bottlenecks.
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- Maintain production status reports and update management regularly.
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nVendor Management & Coordination

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- Act as the primary point of contact for assigned manufacturing partners.
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- Ensure vendors adhere to agreed production timelines, quality standards, and dispatch schedules.
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- Follow up on pending actions related to production, materials, and dispatches.
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nImported SKU Planning & Tracking

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- Coordinate with procurement, logistics, and customs clearance teams to ensure timely availability of imported SKUs.
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- Coordinate with secondary packaging vendors for costs and delivery of packaging material as per import plan.
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- Track shipment schedules and update stakeholders regarding expected arrivals.
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nQuality & Compliance Coordination

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- Coordinate with NPD team and manufacturing partners for production schedules for new SKU's and QC process for the same.
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- Visit vendor facilitiesfor production monitoring, sample reviews, and quality approval coordination.
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- Follow up on quality deviations, CAPA actions, and corrective measures with vendors.
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- Ensure documentation and approvals are completed before dispatch.
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nReporting & Documentation

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- Prepare weekly and monthly production and inventory reports.
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- Maintain records of production plans, vendor commitments, dispatch schedules, and quality approvals.
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- Update ERP/MIS systems with accurate planning and inventory information.
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nCandidate Profile

NEducation

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- Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations, Commerce, or related discipline.
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nExperience

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- 3–5 years of experiencein:
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- Production Planning & Control (PPC)
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- Supply Chain Coordination
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- Contract Manufacturing Operations
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- Vendor Management
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- Inventory Planning
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nRequired Skills

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- Robust follow-up and coordination abilities.
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- Good understanding of supply chain and inventory management.
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- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, reporting).
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- Ability to manage multiple vendors and timelines simultaneously.
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- Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
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- Basic understanding of quality systems and manufacturing processes.
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nTravel Requirements

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- Willingness to travel regularly to contract manufacturing sites and vendor locations (70% travel).
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- Travel for production reviews, quality approvals, dispatch readiness checks, and issue resolution.
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