PPC Head

Role & responsibilities

• Lead Production Planning & Control activities to ensure timely customer deliveries.
• Drive demand forecasting, production scheduling, capacity planning, and inventory management.
• Develop and execute techno-commercial strategies to optimize cost, delivery, and operational efficiency.
• Manage multi-part planning across diverse product lines and manufacturing processes.
• Coordinate with customers, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to balance demand and supply.
• Monitor production KPIs, inventory levels, OTIF, and working capital targets.
• Support new product launches and business growth initiatives through effective planning.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives in planning processes and supply chain efficiency.
• Lead and mentor PPC teams while collaborating with cross-functional leadership.

Preferred candidate profile

• Bachelor's Degree in Engineering; MBA/PGDM preferred.
• 15+ years of experience in PPC, Manufacturing Planning, or Operations.
• Proven experience in Automotive / Auto Components / Manufacturing Industry.
• Strong exposure to Techno-Commercial functions, customer management, and supplier coordination.
• Hands-on experience in handling multiple parts/SKUs, production scheduling, and inventory control is mandatory .
• Good understanding of ERP systems (SAP preferred).
• Strong analytical, stakeholder management, and leadership skills.
• Automotive Components
• Radiator / Cooling Systems
• Tier-1 / Tier-2 Automotive Suppliers
• Japanese OEM & Customer-facing environments