Executive

Job Title: Production PlannerDepartment: Production Planning & Control (PPC)Location: [Plant Location]Reports To: Production Planning Manager / Factory ManagerExperience: 5–8 YearsIndustry Preference: Furniture / Mattress ManufacturingQualification: B.E./B.Tech – Mechanical, Industrial, Production Engineering or related field

We are looking for an experienced Production Planner to manage production planning, scheduling, and monitoring activities for the manufacturing plant. The role will be responsible for ensuring on-time production and delivery by optimizing production capacity, manpower, material availability, inventory levels, and shop-floor sequencing.

The ideal candidate should have strong experience in PPC, MRP, SAP PP/MM, production scheduling, inventory planning, and cross-functional coordination, preferably within the furniture or mattress manufacturing industry.

• Prepare and execute daily, weekly, and monthly production plans based on customer orders, demand, inventory, and plant capacity.

• Convert Sales Orders (SO) and Stock Transfer Orders (STO) into Planned Orders and Production Orders.

• Develop production schedules considering machine capacity, manpower availability, material readiness, and order priorities.

• Sequence production orders to optimize line utilization and minimize downtime and changeover losses.

• Monitor production progress and revise schedules based on operational requirements.

• Coordinate with Procurement and Stores/Warehouse to ensure timely availability of raw materials for planned production.

• Monitor Raw Material (RM), Semi-Finished Goods (SFG), and Work-in-Progress (WIP) inventory.

• Maintain appropriate Material Stock Levels (MSL) and identify potential shortages in advance.

• Track material shortages and coordinate with relevant teams for timely resolution.

• Ensure production plans are aligned with material availability to avoid line stoppages.

• Track actual production vs. planned production on a daily basis.

• Monitor production plan adherence and identify deviations, delays, and bottlenecks.

• Coordinate with Production teams to ensure adherence to planned schedules and order priorities.

• Escalate critical production and material constraints and drive corrective actions.

• Monitor shop-floor order sequencing and ensure schedule adherence.

• Work closely with Production, Procurement, Quality, Stores/Warehouse, Sales, and Dispatch teams.

• Coordinate with Production and Factory teams regarding capacity constraints and production priorities.

• Align production schedules with dispatch and delivery requirements to achieve OTIF targets.

• Participate in regular production review meetings and provide planning updates.

• Analyze machine, line, and manpower capacity to develop feasible production schedules.

• Identify capacity constraints and recommend appropriate corrective actions.

• Optimize plant capacity utilization while balancing production priorities and inventory requirements.

• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve planning efficiency and reduce production bottlenecks.

• Prepare and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly PPC/MIS reports.

• Track and report:

  • Production Plan vs. Actual

  • Production Plan Adherence

  • Schedule Adherence

  • OTIF / On-Time Delivery

  • RM, SFG & WIP Inventory

  • Material Shortages

  • Capacity Utilization

• Analyze planning data and provide actionable insights to management.

• Maintain planning dashboards using Excel/Google Sheets and Power BI where applicable.

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Industrial, Production Engineering, or a related technical discipline.

• 5–8 years of experience in Production Planning & Control (PPC).

• Experience in furniture, mattress, upholstery, foam, home furnishing, or related manufacturing will be preferred.

• Strong knowledge of production planning, scheduling, MRP, capacity planning, and inventory control.

• Hands-on experience with SAP PP and MM modules.

• Strong understanding of Sales Orders (SO), Stock Transfer Orders (STO), Planned Orders, Production Orders, and MRP processes.

• Advanced proficiency in MS Excel and Google Sheets.

• Knowledge of Power BI for reporting and dashboards will be an added advantage.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

• Production planning and scheduling

• Capacity and inventory management

• MRP and ERP knowledge

• Strong cross-functional coordination

• Data analysis and MIS reporting

• Decision-making and prioritization

• Excellent communication and follow-up skills

• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Candidates from the following industries will be preferred:

Furniture | Mattress | Foam | Upholstery | Home Furnishing | Bedding | Modular Furniture | Consumer Durables | Manufacturing

The Production Planner will be responsible for ensuring that the right product is produced at the right time, in the right quantity, with the required materials available, while optimizing capacity, inventory, and production efficiency to achieve planned delivery targets.