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 new 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 of experience in: - Production Planning & Control (PPC) - Supply Chain Coordination - Contract Manufacturing Operations - Vendor Management - Inventory Planning Required Skills - Strong follow-up and coordination abilities. - Positive understanding of supply chain and inventory management. - Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, reporting). - Ability to manage multiple vendors and timelines simultaneously. - Good communication and stakeholder management skills. - Basic understanding of quality systems and manufacturing processes. Travel Requirements - Willingness to travel regularly to contract manufacturing sites and vendor locations (70% travel). - Travel for production reviews, quality approvals, dispatch readiness checks, and issue resolution.

📌 Production Manager (Mumbai)
🏢 Birla Cosmetics Private
📍 Mumbai