The Downstream Planning Leader is accountable for end‑to‑end downstream planning performance for a manufacturing site and assigned product lines. The role ensures robust Master Production Planning (MPS), productive downstream material and product flows, and strong alignment between demand, capacity, production, and supply execution to secure service level, cost, and inventory objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Master Production Planning (MPS)
Own and drive Master Production Planning for the manufacturing site and product lines, including:
Forecasted workload consolidation
Capacity planning and leveling
Production output definition
Scenario analysis and risk anticipation
Translate demand forecasts into feasible and executable production plans considering capacity, labor, materials, and operational constraints.
Provide reliable production plans and forecasts as input to:
Upstream supply planning
Supplier forecasting and procurement activities
Ensure plan robustness, consistency, and alignment with site capabilities.
Downstream Flow & Manufacturing Supply Chain Performance




Organize and optimize downstream flows from the manufacturing plant, including:
Finished goods availability
Deployment and distribution readiness
Inventory positioning
Monitor and improve manufacturing supply chain performance, focusing on:
Customer service and OTIF
Plan adherence and schedule stability
Inventory levels and obsolescence reduction
Lead time and responsiveness
Identify bottlenecks, constraints, and inefficiencies, and drive corrective actions with operations and logistics.
Anticipation & Risk Management
Anticipate manufacturing risks related to:
Capacity saturation
Demand volatility
Supply or operational constraints
Proactively prepare mitigation plans and propose scenarios to secure supply continuity.
Act as the key planning escalation point for short‑term execution issues impacting customer service or production stability.
Cross‑Functional Coordination
Act as the main interface between:

📌 Sr. Manager (Bengaluru)
🏢 Schneider Electric
📍 Bengaluru