Responsibilities

1.

Strategic

Planning & Governance

- Define and implement planning strategies, policies, and SOPs aligned with business objectives.

- Lead Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP; / IBP) cycles to balance demand, supply, and financial plans.

- Drive long-term capacity planning for plants, lines, manpower, and critical resources.

- Partner with leadership on growth, expansion, and recent product introduction (NPI) planning.

2. Demand & Supply Planning

- Oversee demand forecasting using statistical models and market intelligence.

- Translate demand into master production schedules (MPS) and supply plans.

- Ensure robust scenario planning for demand volatility, supply disruptions, and constraints.

- Manage planning horizons (short, medium, long term) effectively.

3. Production & Material Planning

- Lead production planning and scheduling to meet delivery commitments.

- Optimize MRP / DRP to ensure timely availability of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.

- Maintain optimal inventory norms (RM, WIP, FG) while minimizing obsolescence and excess.

- Coordinate with procurement, manufacturing, QA, and logistics teams.

4.

Performance

Management

- Own planning-related KPIs:

- Forecast accuracy & bias





- Service level / OTIF

- Inventory turns & DOS

- Schedule adherence

- Capacity utilization

- Create dashboards and periodic reviews for leadership.

5. Systems, Process & Digitalization

- Own and enhance ERP / APS planning systems (SAP, Oracle, Kinaxis, O9, etc.).

- Drive automation, analytics, and planning digitization initiatives.

- Ensure data integrity, master data governance, and planning discipline.

6.

People

Leadership

- Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing planning team.

- Define roles, skill requirements, and succession plans.

- Foster cross-functional collaboration and planning maturity.

Key Interfaces

- Sales & Marketing

- Manufacturing & Engineering

- Procurement & Vendor Management

- Finance

- Logistics & Distribution

- IT / Digital Teams

Qualifications

- Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Supply Chain / Operations (MBA preferred).

- 12–18+ years of experience in supply chain or operations planning.

- At least 5–7 years in a senior planning leadership role.

- Experience in complex manufacturing environments (multi-plant / multi-SKU).

📌 Head - Planning (Noida)
🏢 Adani
📍 Noida