: Manager – Production Planning & Vendor Coordination Department: Manufacturing Location: HO, Mumbai Reporting To: Lead Supply Chain Key Responsibilities Production Planning & Control (PPC) - Coordinate with contract manufacturing partners to execute production plans as per demand forecasts and sales requirements.

- Monitor production schedules and ensure timely completion of manufacturing orders.
- Track open production orders and proactively follow up on delays or bottlenecks.
- Maintain production status reports and update management regularly.

Vendor

Management & Coordination - Act as the primary point of contact for assigned manufacturing partners.

- Ensure vendors adhere to agreed production timelines, quality standards, and dispatch schedules.
- Follow up on pending actions related to production, materials, and dispatches. Imported SKU Planning & Tracking - Coordinate with procurement, logistics, and customs clearance teams to ensure timely availability of imported SKUs.
- Coordinate with secondary packaging vendors for costs and delivery of packaging material as per import plan.
- Track shipment schedules and update stakeholders regarding expected arrivals. Quality & Compliance Coordination - Coordinate with NPD team and manufacturing partners for production schedules for current SKU’s and QC process for the same.
- Visit vendor facilities for production monitoring, sample reviews, and quality approval coordination.




- Follow up on quality deviations, CAPA actions, and corrective measures with vendors.
- Ensure documentation and approvals are completed before dispatch. Reporting & Documentation - Prepare weekly and monthly production and inventory reports.
- Maintain records of production plans, vendor commitments, dispatch schedules, and quality approvals.
- Update ERP/MIS systems with accurate planning and inventory information.

Candidate Profile

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

Experience - 3–5 years of experience in:

- Production Planning & Control (PPC)
- Supply Chain Coordination
- Contract Manufacturing Operations
- Vendor Management
- Inventory Planning Required Skills - Strong follow-up and coordination abilities.
- Good understanding of supply chain and inventory management.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, reporting).
- Ability to manage multiple vendors and timelines simultaneously.
- Good communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Basic understanding of quality systems and manufacturing processes.

Travel

Requirements - Willingness to travel regularly to contract manufacturing sites and vendor locations (70% travel).

- Travel for production reviews, quality approvals, dispatch readiness checks, and issue resolution.

📌 Manufacturing Operations Lead (Mumbai)
🏢 Birla Cosmetics Private
📍 Mumbai