Job DescriptionJob Description: Manager – Production Planning & Vendor Coordination
NDepartment: Manufacturing
NLocation: HO, Mumbai
NReporting To: Lead Supply Chain
NKey Responsibilities
nProduction Planning & Control (PPC)
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Coordinate with contract manufacturing partners to execute production plans as per demand forecasts and sales requirements. N
Monitor production schedules and ensure timely completion of manufacturing orders. N
Track open production orders and proactively follow up on delays or bottlenecks. N
Maintain production status reports and update management regularly. N

nVendor Management & Coordination
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Act as the primary point of contact for assigned manufacturing partners. N
Ensure vendors adhere to agreed production timelines, quality standards, and dispatch schedules. N
Follow up on pending actions related to production, materials, and dispatches. N

nImported SKU Planning & Tracking
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Coordinate with procurement, logistics, and customs clearance teams to ensure timely availability of imported SKUs.



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Coordinate with secondary packaging vendors for costs and delivery of packaging material as per import plan. N
Track shipment schedules and update stakeholders regarding expected arrivals. N

nQuality & Compliance Coordination
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Coordinate with NPD team and manufacturing partners for production schedules for recent SKU's and QC process for the same. N
Visit vendor facilitiesfor production monitoring, sample reviews, and quality approval coordination. N
Follow up on quality deviations, CAPA actions, and corrective measures with vendors. N
Ensure documentation and approvals are completed before dispatch. N

nReporting & Documentation
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Prepare weekly and monthly production and inventory reports. N
Maintain records of production plans, vendor commitments, dispatch schedules, and quality approvals. N
Update ERP/MIS systems with accurate planning and inventory

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