Assistant Manager - Production Planning & Control (PPC) & Order Handling
Mid-level Paid Search / PPC role at Endress+Hauser. Chh. Sambhajinagar.
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What you'll do
- You'll lead PPC and order-handling staff, assign work, and review execution through planning, shortage, and backlog meetings
- You'll schedule and track SAP production orders against customer commitments, then address deviations from the plan
- You'll check material and capacity readiness, resolve shortages with purchasing and logistics, and adjust priorities for critical orders
- You'll monitor inventory, Kanban, backlog, delivery, and planning metrics while preparing dashboards and management reports
- You'll connect production, order handling, marketing, quality, maintenance, and engineering teams while supporting IMS compliance
What you bring
- A bachelor's degree in mechanical or electronics engineering
- Thirteen to sixteen years in manufacturing PPC and order management
- Strong hands-on SAP PP experience, with knowledge of MRP, capacity planning, and order management
- Advanced Excel skills plus experience with SAP reporting tools, Power BI, SAP Analytics, and VBA macros
- Leadership, coordination, customer focus, and analytical thinking
Who this fits
You’ll suit a leadership role that coordinates production, order handling, purchasing, logistics, and other manufacturing functions. The position is full-time in Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar and involves team guidance, customer delivery focus, SAP-based planning, and adherence to EHS practices. It also includes participation in global network meetings and support for audits.
From the employer
ENDRESS+HAUSER FLOWTEC INDIA PVT. LTD.
Document Title
Job Description – Assistant Manager – Production Planning & Control (PPC) & Order Handling
Department
Operations / Manufacturing
Location
Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar
Employment Type
Full Time
Prepared By
Operations – PPC
PURPOSE OF THE POSITION
The Assistant Manager – Production Planning & Control (PPC) & Order Handling is responsible for managing and integrating production planning and customer order handling processes to ensure on-time delivery, accurate order fulfillment, and optimal utilization of resources. The role ensures seamless coordination between order receipt, production planning, execution, and dispatch while driving adherence to IMS standards and business objectives. Acts as SAP PP & SD end user ensuring seamless end-to-end order-to-production integration.
2. ORGANIZATIONAL INTERFACES
Internal Interfaces: Production & Assembly Teams, Purchase & Logistics, Quality Assurance, Order Handling / Marketing, Maintenance & Engineering
External Interfaces: Intercompany Supply Units, Vendors, Customers (via Order Handling team)
3. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES
3.1 Leadership & Team Management
Lead, mentor, and guide PPC & Order Handling team members
Allocate work and ensure timely execution of tasks
Participate & contribute in global network meetings for improvements
Conduct:
Daily planning reviews
Shortage review meetings
Backlog discussions
Provide technical guidance on:
SAP PP & SD processes
Order prioritization logic
Problem-solving approach
Develop team capabilities in:
SAP system usage
Planning accuracy
Cross-functional coordination
Foster culture of:
Accountability
Ownership
Continuous improvement
3.2 Production Planning & Control
- Guiding the team - Plan, schedule, release and monitor production orders in SAP aligned to customer delivery commitments.
- Track WIP, backlog and ensure adherence to production plan
- Participate in daily production meetings and drive action on deviations
3.3 Order Handling & Fulfillment Management
- Align production plan with confirmed customer orders and committed delivery dates
- Validate order feasibility based on material and capacity availability
- Support order prioritization based on business criticality
- Handle delivery escalations in coordination with Order Handling team
3.4 Material Planning & MRP
- Analyze the MRP and ensure material availability for order fulfillment
- Coordinate with purchase and logistics teams to resolve shortages
- Overview of forecast & its correction for effective planning.
3.5 Capacity & Work Center Management
- Coordinate with Production team for capacity adjustment in SAP.
- Identify bottlenecks and take corrective actions
3.6 Inventory & KANBAN Management
- Maintain optimum inventory levels with focus on customer delivery performance
- Implement and improve Kanban systems/Planning automation where applicable
- Manage Inventory turn ration & other KPIs related to Inventory
3.7 MIS & Reporting
- Track Production performance, backlog, delivery performance and planning accuracy
- Prepare management dashboards and reports
3.8 Cross-functional Coordination
- Act as key interface between PPC, Production, Order Handling & Marketing team
- Ensure clear communication of delivery commitments
3.9 Compliance, Quality & IMS
- Ensure compliance with IMS standards and support audits
4. QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE
Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical / Electronics)
13–16 years of experience in PPC & Order Management in manufacturing
Strong hands-on experience in SAP PP is mandatory
5. SKILLS & COMPETENCIES
Technical Skills: PPC, MRP, SAP PP, Order Management, Capacity Planning
IT Skills: Advanced Excel, SAP reporting tools, Power BI, SAP Analytics, VBA Excel Macros
Behavioral Skills: Leadership, coordination, customer focus, analytical thinking
7. HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT (HSE)
Adherence to all applicable EHS policies and safe working practices
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