About The Opportunity
A leading manufacturer in the consumer goods sector, specializing in plush soft toys and licensed character merchandise, we blend creativity with precision operations to deliver high-quality products to global retailers and e-commerce platforms. Our production planning team ensures seamless alignment between design, sourcing, and manufacturing—transforming seasonal trends and IP licensing into scalable, on-time, and cost-efficient output.
Role & Responsibilities
• Develop and maintain master production schedules based on forecasted demand, inventory levels, and factory capacity.
• Coordinate with procurement, logistics, and quality teams to ensure raw materials and components arrive just-in-time for production runs.
• Monitor daily shop floor performance using KPIs like OTD, utilization rate, and scrap ratio; trigger corrective actions for variances.
• Interface with design and marketing teams to align production timelines with new product launch schedules and promotional windows.
• Optimize batch sizes and sequence planning to reduce changeover times and maximize machine efficiency.
• Generate weekly production reports and dashboards for management review, highlighting risks, bottlenecks, and contingency plans.
Skills & Qualifications
• Must-Have
• ERP (SAP/Oracle/Infor)
• MRP
• Production Scheduling
• Lean Manufacturing Principles
• Supply Chain Coordination
• KPI Dashboarding
• Microsoft Excel (Advanced)
• Shop Floor Control
• Preferred
• Soft Toy Manufacturing Experience
• PLM Tools (e.g., Centric, Arena)
• APICS CPIM Certification
Perks & Culture Highlights
• Fast-paced, innovation-driven environment that values data-driven planning and agile execution.
• Opportunity to work on globally licensed brands and seasonal product cycles.
• Hybrid collaboration between design, engineering, and operations—with direct impact on end-line output.
Skills: manufacturing,seasonal,design,schedules,operations,production planning,output
📌 Production Planning (Noida)
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📍 Noida