Production Planning Manager (After market)

Candidate must have strong Production Planning & Control (PPC) experience specifically in the Aftermarket business.

Key missions of the position:

Lead and control production planning and scheduling processes aligned with demand requirements and Master Production Schedule (MPS).

Drive capacity planning, load balancing, and resource optimization across manufacturing work centers. Ensure material availability and timely coordination with fulfillment, warehouse, and supply chain teams. Improve production adherence, OTIF performance, and execution discipline through strong control mechanisms. Optimize RM, WIP, and FG inventory levels while minimizing excess and obsolete stock Strengthen ERP-based planning, reporting, and data-driven decision-making across PPC operations.

Main responsibilities:

Production Planning & Scheduling

Lead preparation, review, and execution of production plans in alignment with demand forecasts, customer priorities, and business requirements

Ensure balanced and optimized production scheduling across work centers to maintain smooth workflow and avoid bottlenecks

Capacity & Resource Management

Monitor resource utilization and drive actions to improve productivity, throughput, and planning accuracy across manufacturing operations

Identify constraints in manufacturing capacity as well as supporting resources, and initiate corrective and long-term improvement plans

Material Planning & Availability

Ensure timely availability of raw materials, components, and supporting inputs required for uninterrupted production

Lead coordination with fulfillment, warehouse, procurement, and related functions to resolve shortages and supply constraints

Order Execution

Oversee end-to-end execution of production orders to ensure smooth workflow across all manufacturing stages

Process Improvement & Lean Initiatives

Lead lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives within the PPC and planning framework

Identify planning and execution process gaps, inefficiencies, and improvement opportunities across the value chain