Senior Planning Engineer

Location - Maheshwaram

The Senior Planning Engineer will lead production planning activities, optimize resource utilization, ensure delivery commitments, and drive continuous improvement in planning processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of Master Production Schedules (MPS).
• Perform capacity planning, machine loading, and manpower allocation.
• Ensure alignment of production plans with sales forecasts and customer delivery commitments.
• Monitor and control WIP levels, inventory planning, and material availability.
• Analyze and optimize lead times, routing, and BOM accuracy.
• Drive resolution of production bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.
• Conduct detailed Plan vs Actual variance analysis and improve schedule adherence.
• Ensure effective usage of ERP/MRP systems for production tracking and reporting.
• Coordinate closely with Stores for Raw Material planning and issue control.
• Generate advanced MIS & performance dashboards for senior management.
• Mentor junior planning engineers and streamline PPC processes.

Required Skills

• Strong knowledge of production planning & control
• Expertise in ERP systems (SAP / Oracle preferred)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Good understanding of manufacturing workflows
• Leadership and team coordination skills
• Advanced Excel & reporting skills