Job Type: Full-time

Associate Director – Master SchedulingMilacron IndiaROLE SNAPSHOTFunction Master Scheduling – Material & Production Planning, Logistics & SIOPReports To Sr. Director of Operations / ManufacturingDirect Reports SIOP │ Material Planning │ Production Planning & Control │ Logistics (Inbound/Outbound, Import/Export) │ Stores (RM/FG).Location AhmedabadRole Type Full-time, Senior LeadershipROLE PURPOSEThe Master Scheduling function leads the integrated planning and scheduling backbone of the Injection Molding Machine manufacturing business. This role ensures synchronization across Material Planning, Production Planning & Control, Inbound/Outbound Logistics, Stores, and SIOP, driving operational efficiency, cost optimization, and customer delivery performance.The position institutionalizes demand-supply balancing, ERP/MRP discipline, and logistics governance, converting business forecasts into executable production schedules and supply chain flows across geographies. The function serves as a primary point of contact for and liaison with sales, engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESStrategic Leadership and Policy • Design standard operating procedures, best practices, and frameworks for the entire scheduling department. • Align long-term operational goals with business objectives and financial targets. • Lead, mentors, and evaluate a team of schedulers, planners, and coordinators.Master Production Schedule (MPS) Oversight • Directs the creation and maintenance of the high-level Master Production Schedule (MPS) over medium-to-long-range horizons. • Balance demand and capacity. Evaluate the sales forecasts against facility, labour, and machine capacity to ensure realistic output. • Risk management: Identify supply chain bottlenecks or resource shortages and run what-if scenarios to resolve conflictsMaterial Planning • Own material requirement planning aligned with production schedules. • Implement and operate lean practices like VMI, JIT, ROP and Kanban to maintain optimal stock. • Ensure timely procurement and availability of raw materials, components, and consumables. Provide rolling forecast to suppliers. • Collaborate with supply chain team for import/export compliance and lead-time optimization. • Decide and update safety stocks,



Long lead time parts and Inventory control.Production Planning & Control • Develop master production schedules balancing demand, capacity, and inventory. • Collaborate with design engineering, & supply chain team for ensuring sales delivery timeline. • Monitor shop floor execution, resolve bottlenecks, and ensure adherence to timelines. • Implement lean practices to minimize WIP and optimize throughput.SIOP (Sales, Inventory & Operations Planning) • Lead monthly SIOP reviews aligning demand forecast, production capacity, and inventory targets. • Partner with Sales, Manufacturing, Supply chain and Finance to balance customer commitments with operational realities. • Provide executive dashboards and scenario planning for leadership decision-making.Inbound & Outbound Logistics • Manage inbound logistics for raw materials and components, including import coordination. • Oversee outbound logistics for finished goods, ensuring timely dispatch and export documentation. • Negotiate with logistics partners to optimize cost and service levels.Stores Management • Drive transformation projects of stores activities i.e. Receipts, Location management, Warehousing and Material movement etc. • Oversee RM, FG, and consumables stores with robust inventory control. • Implement digital systems for traceability, cycle counting, and stock accuracy. • Drive safety and compliance in warehouse operations.Team Leadership & Capability Building • Lead and develop a team of professionals across planning, scheduling, logistics, and stores. • Build capability through training, mentoring, and succession planning. • Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.PROPOSED TEAM STRUCTUREThe Master Scheduling Head oversees the following direct reports and supporting desks:Direct Report Key Focus Team UnderProduction Planning & Control Build and monitor master schedules; ensure shop floor adherence and optimize throughput.



PPC EngineersMaterial Planning Align material availability with production needs; ensure timely procurement and supplier coordination. Planners & Coordination teamSIOP Balance demand, supply, and inventory through monthly reviews; drive forecast accuracy and executive alignment. SIOP AnalystsStore - RM + Inbound Logistics Manage receipt, inspection, and storage of raw materials; streamline inbound logistics, operate milk runs, and compliance. Store Team & Import / Logistics ExecutivesStore - Outbound Logistics (for FG & TP) Ensure timely outbound logistics and export documentation. Export / Logistics ExecutivesSUCCESS METRICS / KPIsPlanning & Control SIOP & Governance Logistics & StoresOn-Time Delivery (OTD)Production schedule adherenceWIP reductionERP Master Data accuracy Forecast accuracy (%) Inventory turns SIOP milestone closure (%) Executive dashboard timeliness Logistics cost optimization Inventory accuracy (>95%) Import/export compliance Safety & compliance metricsKEY SKILL REQUIREMENTSSkill Dimension What We Are Looking ForTechnical & Operational Master scheduling expertise │ ERP/MRP systems │ Import/export regulations │ Logistics optimizationAnalytics & Planning Demand-supply balancing │ Capacity planning │ Inventory modelling │ KPI dashboards │ Advanced Excel / Power BI proficiencyInterpersonal & Leadership Cross-functional leadership │ Stakeholder management │ Team development │ Collaboration across Sales, Design Engineering, Supply Chain, Manufacturing & FinanceBehavioral Process-driven │ Execution-focused │ Robust ownership mindset │ Decisive │ Continuous improvement orientationEXPERIENCE PROFILE • 15+ years of total experience, with 10-12 years’ experience in developing and maintaining a Master Production Schedule within a manufacturing environment, preferably in capital equipment or machine industry. • Hands-on expertise in production planning, logistics, and SIOP. • ERP/MRP system proficiency (JD Edwards, SAP, Oracle, or equivalent). • Proven track record of leading large teams and delivering operational excellence.EDUCATION • Graduate/Postgraduate in Engineering (Mechanical / Production / Plastics preferred) • Master’s in Business Administration (MBA) strongly preferred#LI-SK1

📌 Associate Director - Master Scheduling (Ahmedabad)
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📍 Ahmedabad