Job DescriptionRole Overview:

The Planning team will be responsible for ensuring smooth and efficient production operations by managing materials, coordinating with SCM and Production/Quality & Testing teams, monitoring schedules, and driving process improvements. This role requires solid analytical skills, effective cross-functional collaboration, and a proactive approach to problem-solving to ensure timely project execution and customer satisfaction.

JD:

Inventory & Material Management

- Analyze current inventory levels as per the BOM and transfer available items from free/excess stock to fulfill production orders.
- Release Purchase Requisitions (PR) for non-stock and shortage items.
- Coordinate closely with the SCM team to ensure timely placement of Purchase Orders (POs) aligned with delivery schedules.
- Escalate potential delays to management and facilitate interventions to maintain on-time delivery.

Production Planning & Control

- Create Manufacturing Work Orders (MWO) for Assembly and Sub-Assembly BOMs.
- Release Pick Lists or Material Requisitions (MR) in ERP for issuing materials from stores.
- Follow up with the stores team for kit readiness and launch production as per the defined schedule.
- Prioritize inward materials and coordinate with QC for GRN and inspection to ensure a smooth production flow.
- Monitor and record production progress; escalate any design, capacity, or material shortage issues to the Head of Operations.





Process Optimization & Continuous Improvement

- Implement processes for returning excess items through Component Return Notes (CRN) to optimize inventory utilization.
- Drive continuous improvement by collecting feedback, analyzing performance data, and implementing best practices.
- Identify potential risks (e.g., supplier delays, equipment failures) and develop mitigation and contingency plans.

Coordination & Communication

- Ensure seamless coordination among Project Management, Design, Production, Quality, Testing, and Logistics teams.
- Develop and implement risk management and issue-mitigation strategies.
- Communicate operational changes, risks, and corrective actions to relevant stakeholders effectively and on time.

Root Cause & Corrective Action Management

- Conduct Root Cause Analysis (RCA) to identify underlying issues and define effective corrective actions.
- Develop and execute action plans to address recurring operational challenges.
- Monitor the effectiveness of corrective measures and ensure sustained process improvement.

Dispatch & Logistics

- Close Work Orders, complete draw transactions for assemblies, and move items to FG stock.
- Coordinate with Stores/Logistics for final packing and vehicle booking for dispatch.
- Ensure deliveries meet customer specifications and timelines.
- Circulate dispatch notifications to Finance/Stores for invoice processing.

📌 Engineer II - Planning (India)
🏢 Newspace
📍 India