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Job Purpose 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
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• A. Production Planning & Scheduling 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.
• B. Material & Inventory Planning Coordinate with Procurement and Stores/Warehouse to ensure timely availability of raw materials for planned production.
• 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.
• C. Production Monitoring & Adherence 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.
• D. Cross-Functional Coordination 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.
• E. Capacity Planning & Optimization 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.
• F. MIS, Reporting & Analytics Prepare and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly PPC/MIS reports .
• 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.
• 3.
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) KPI Measurement Production Plan Adherence Planned vs. actual production achievement OTIF / On-Time Delivery Orders delivered as per committed schedule
• Adherence Compliance with planned production sequence
• Inventory Days / WIP Optimization of RM, SFG and WIP levels

Requirements

• Production Planning and Control Job Title: Production Planner Department: Production Planning & Control (PPC) Location: [Plant Location] Reports To: Production Planning Manager / Factory Manager Experience: 5–8 Years Industry Preference: Furniture / Mattress Manufacturing Qualification: B.E./B.Tech – Mechanical, Industrial, Production Engineering or related field 1.
• Capacity Utilization Effective utilization of machines and production lines
• Material Availability Reduction in production disruptions due to material shortages 4.
• & Technical Requirements 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.
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• Key Competencies 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 6.
• Outcome 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.

Preferred

• Industry Experience Candidates from the following industries will be preferred: Furniture | Mattress | Foam | Upholstery | Home Furnishing | Bedding | Modular Furniture | Consumer Durables | Manufacturing 7.