Responsibilities
Strategic Planning & Governance
Define and implement planning strategies, policies, and SOPs aligned with business objectives.
Lead Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP; / IBP) cycles to balance demand, supply, and financial plans.
Drive long-term capacity planning for plants, lines, manpower, and critical resources.
Partner with leadership on growth, expansion, and current product introduction (NPI) planning.
Demand & Supply Planning
Oversee demand forecasting using statistical models and market intelligence.
Translate demand into master production schedules (MPS) and supply plans.
Ensure robust scenario planning for demand volatility, supply disruptions, and constraints.
Manage planning horizons (short, medium, long term) effectively.
Production & Material Planning
Lead production planning and scheduling to meet delivery commitments.
Optimize MRP / DRP to ensure timely availability of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
Maintain optimal inventory norms (RM, WIP, FG) while minimizing obsolescence and excess.
Coordinate with procurement,



manufacturing, QA, and logistics teams.
Performance Management
Own planning-related KPIs:
Forecast accuracy & bias
Service level / OTIF
Inventory turns & DOS
Schedule adherence
Capacity utilization
Create dashboards and periodic reviews for leadership.
Systems, Process & Digitalization
Own and enhance ERP / APS planning systems (SAP, Oracle, Kinaxis, O9, etc.).
Drive automation, analytics, and planning digitization initiatives.
Ensure data integrity, master data governance, and planning discipline.
People Leadership
Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing planning team.
Define roles, skill requirements, and succession plans.
Foster cross-functional collaboration and planning maturity.

Key Interfaces
Sales & Marketing
Manufacturing & Engineering
Procurement & Vendor Management
Finance
Logistics & Distribution
IT / Digital Teams

Qual

📌 Head Planning Noida
🏢 Adani
📍 Noida