Assistant Manager - Material Planning (Power Transformer)

Role & responsibilities

• SIOP & Master Planning: Lead the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process, balancing market demand with manufacturing capacity to create realistic master production and material plans.
• Transformer Process & Component Expertise: Leverage comprehensive knowledge of core, coil winding, insulation, tanking, and testing processes to anticipate material requirements for specialized raw materials (CRGO, copper, insulating oil, pressboard).
• Order Booking & Customer Alignment: Review incoming order bookings, customer specifications, and project milestones to align material availability with complex manufacturing schedules.
• ERP & System Optimization: Utilize enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to drive accurate MRP runs, track inventory levels, manage BOMs, and optimize material flow.
• Delivery Performance & Feedback: Monitor On-Time Delivery (OTD) metrics, conduct rigorous delivery performance reviews, and implement continuous feedback systems to resolve bottlenecks and prevent delays.
• Cross-Functional Collaboration: Partner closely with Sourcing, Quality Control, and Shop Floor teams to manage supplier lead times, mitigate supply chain risks, and handle engineering changes.

Preferred candidate profile

• Experience: Minimum 10 years of progressive experience in material planning, production control, or supply chain management specifically within a heavy electrical or large power transformer manufacturing environment.
• Technical Knowledge: Thorough understanding of power transformer manufacturing lifecycles, critical electrical/mechanical components, raw material commodities, and custom-engineered order booking processes.
• System Proficiency: Advanced hands-on expertise in major ERP systems (e.g., SAP, MS dynamics, ZOHO) and advanced data analytics/planning tools, MS excelm.
• Core Competencies: Strong leadership skills, excellent analytical capabilities, and a demonstrated ability to execute SIOP and delivery feedback frameworks in a high-value, engineer-to-order manufacturing setting.

We are seeking a seasoned and dynamic Material Planning Manager to lead the end-to-end material planning and supply chain synchronization for our large power transformer manufacturing unit. The ideal candidate will possess deep technical expertise in power transformer manufacturing processes, comprehensive knowledge of critical components and commodities, and a proven track record in master scheduling and ERP-driven planning. You will act as a vital link between sales, engineering, procurement, and production to ensure seamless order execution and exceptional on-time delivery performance.