Manager - Central Planning (Production Planning and Control)

About the Company

Tata Electronics is a prominent global player in the electronics manufacturing industry, with fast-emerging capabilities in Electronics Manufacturing Services, Semiconductor Assembly and Test, Semiconductor Foundry, and Design Services. Established in 2020 as a greenfield venture of the Tata Group, the company aims to serve global customers through integrated offerings across a trusted electronics and semiconductor value chain. https://www.tataelectronics.com/

Role Purpose :

Lead the Central Planning function with primary accountability for Production Planning, Supply Planning, Capacity Planning, and Inventory Management across EMS manufacturing operations. Ensure delivery excellence, supply continuity, inventory optimization, and superior customer service while driving planning efficiency through data-driven decision-making and digitalization.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end Production Planning and Supply Planning to ensure on-time delivery and optimal resource utilization.
• Translate customer demand into executable production and material plans aligned with capacity and inventory targets.
• Drive planning for Assembly, Anodizing, and related manufacturing processes.
• Monitor capacity, material availability, and production schedules to proactively address shortages and bottlenecks.
• Optimize inventory across Raw Materials, WIP, Finished Goods, and consumables while improving working capital.
• Lead monthly S&OP reviews and align demand, supply, inventory, and capacity plans.
• Partner with Procurement, Manufacturing, Sales, Quality, and Engineering teams to ensure seamless execution.
• Drive customer service excellence through strong customer management and supply assurance.
• Leverage SAP, Power BI, Blue Yonder, MES, and analytics tools to improve planning visibility and automation.
• Lead and develop the Central Planning team, driving performance, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Key Success Metrics:

• OTIF / OTD > 99%
• Production & Supply Plan Adherence > 98%
• Inventory and Working Capital Optimization
• Capacity Utilization Efficiency
• Reduction in Material Shortages and Production Downtime
• Demand-Supply Alignment
• Planning Automation and Digital Adoption
• Customer Satisfaction and Service Performance

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in engineering (Mandatory)/ M. Tech Manufacturing
• MBA from a Tier-1 B-School preferred

Experience:

• 10-12 years of Overall experience or 7+ years Post MBA/MTech experience required in Production Planning, Supply Planning, or Program Management
• Strong experience in EMS, Electronics Manufacturing, Automotive, Industrial Components, or Precision Engineering industries.
• Mandatory experience in leading and managing teams.
• Hands-on expertise in SAP/ERP, planning tools, analytics, and process improvement.

Desired Competencies:

• Production & Supply Planning
• Capacity Planning & MRP
• Inventory & Working Capital Management
• S&OP
• Business Acumen
• Strong Analytical & Number-Oriented Mindset
• Customer Management
• Cross-functional Leadership
• Problem Solving & Decision Making
• Digital Transformation & Automation