Senior Manager/Manager

Designation: Manager / Senior Manager - Production Planning & Inventory Control (PPIC)Location: Khopoli, Maharashtra

Department: Supply Chain & Manufacturing OperationsReporting To: Head Supply Chain / Plant HeadQualification: B.

Tech / B.E. in Chemical Engineering. MBA in Operations, Supply ChainExperience: 12 yrs to 18 Yrs (API / Pharmaceutical Manufacturing OR Specialty Chemicals OR Contract ManufacturingRole PurposeThe Manager / Senior Manager - Production Planning & Inventory Control (PPIC) will lead end-to-end production planning, material management, inventory control, capacity planning, and cross-functional coordination to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations and timely customer deliveries. The role will support pilot and commercial manufacturing in a CDMO setup through robust planning systems, inventory optimization, and effective utilization of resources.Key ResponsibilitiesProduction Planning & SchedulingDevelop monthly, weekly, and daily production plans based on customer demand, sales forecasts, and plant capacities.Monitor production schedules and ensure adherence to committed delivery timelines.Coordinate with Production, Procurement, Warehouse, Quality Assurance, Engineering, and Commercial teams for smooth execution.Drive capacity planning and resource optimization across manufacturing facilities.Manage production exceptions, bottlenecks, and recovery plans to minimize business impact.Inventory Control & Material ManagementMonitor and optimize inventory levels of raw materials, intermediates, solvents, packaging materials, WIP, and finished goods.Establish inventory norms, safety stock levels, reorder points, and inventory control mechanisms.Identify and reduce excess, slow-moving, and non-moving inventories.Ensure uninterrupted availability of critical materials and manage shortages proactively.Conduct inventory reviews, reconciliations, and stock accuracy improvement initiatives.Material Requirement Planning (MRP)Lead MRP activities and convert production plans into procurement requirements.Coordinate with Supply Chain and Procurement teams for timely sourcing of materials.Track supplier performance and material availability.Raise purchase requisitions and monitor procurement timelines.Mitigate risks associated with critical and imported raw materials.Supply Chain & Customer CoordinationCoordinate order fulfillment activities and ensure delivery commitments are met.Liaise with Project Management and Commercial teams to align production plans with customer requirements.Monitor order book status and ensure timely order closure.Handle production shortages and communicate mitigation plans to stakeholders.Continuous Improvement & Operational ExcellenceDrive inventory reduction and working capital optimization initiatives.Identify opportunities for process improvement, productivity enhancement, and cost optimization.Lead cross-functional projects focused on operational excellence.Improve planning accuracy, schedule adherence, and inventory turnover.Support sustainability initiatives through waste minimization and solvent recovery programs.Compliance & Audit SupportEnsure compliance with GMP, EHS, and quality requirements.Support customer, regulatory, and internal audits.Maintain accurate planning and inventory documentation.Participate in deviation investigations, CAPA implementation, and change control activities.SAP & Production SystemsManage PPIC activities through SAP.Create and maintain:Material MastersBOMsMaster RecipesProduction/Process OrdersGoods Receipt & Goods Issue TransactionsGenerate MIS reports, inventory reports, and planning dashboards using SAP and Excel.