Job Description: 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 recent 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

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