Planning Engineer

JOB DESCRIPTION Position: Sr. Planning Engineer Section or Department: Planning Primary Work Location: Ahmedabad, Gujarat Region India Reports to: Planning Head Job status: Permanent

• FullTime About the Job The Sr. Planning Engineer will be responsible for production planning, capacity planning, inventory monitoring, production tracking, and preparation of management reports. The role requires close coordination with manufacturing and cross-functional teams to ensure effective production planning, timely delivery, optimum resource utilization, and timely recovery of delays. Job Description Prepare and release monthly production plans for all Business Units by the 1st of each month. Analyze monthly plan performance, identify root causes, and prepare corrective action plans. Prepare capacity plans and highlight machine, manpower, and other resource constraints. Monitor inventory data and material traceability after cutting operations. Prepare recovery plans for delays and off-schedule activities. Monitor daily production plan versus actual performance. Prepare weekly and monthly production reports. Prepare machine loading, capacity, WIP, rejection/rework, delivery schedule, and inventory status reports. Prepare management MIS and planning dashboards. Coordinate with cross-functional departments for planning and execution. Monitor and map welding hours and support planning for laser and waterjet cutting activities. Conduct lead-time analysis and identify opportunities for improvement. Make extensive use of ERP/SAP for planning, tracking, and reporting. Work closely with shop-floor teams to ensure effective production planning and execution. Support continuous improvement through creative, lateral, and innovative ideas. Roles & Responsibilities Prepare and monitor monthly, weekly, and daily production plans across all BUs. Analyze plan versus actual performance, identify root causes, and implement recovery/action plans. Conduct capacity and machine loading planning and highlight production constraints. Monitor WIP, inventory, material traceability, rejection/rework, delivery schedules, and lead times. Prepare management MIS, dashboards, and regular planning/production reports. Coordinate with manufacturing and cross-functional teams for timely execution of plans. Plan and monitor welding hours, laser cutting, and waterjet cutting requirements. Ensure effective use of ERP/SAP for planning, tracking, and reporting. Work closely with shop-floor teams to improve production flow, resource utilization, and delivery performance. Support process improvement and innovative planning initiatives. Maintain effective communication and coordination with internal departments and relevant external stakeholders. Educational Qualification, Experience & Skills Graduate in Mechanical Engineering from a reputed institute. 5–7 years of experience in production planning, preferably in a similar manufacturing industry or pressure vessel industry. Strong understanding of manufacturing operations and production planning. Experience in capacity planning, machine loading, inventory, WIP, and production monitoring. Good knowledge of ERP/SAP and production planning systems. Strong analytical, problem-solving, and reporting skills. Good communication and coordination skills. Ability to work independently and interact with all departments. Ability to communicate effectively with senior management and decision-makers. Ability and willingness to learn new products and technologies. Positive attitude with a creative, lateral, and innovative approach. Good team management and interpersonal skills. Proficiency in MS Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. Preferred Experience in pressure vessel or similar engineering/manufacturing industries. Strong knowledge of production planning and shop-floor operations. Experience in ERP/SAP-based planning and reporting. Experience in capacity planning, machine loading, and lead-time analysis. Knowledge of welding, laser cutting, and waterjet cutting processes. Experience in production MIS, dashboards, and performance analysis. Experience in delay recovery and corrective action planning. Strong cross-functional coordination and team management experience. Screening Questions Do you have a Mechanical Engineering degree with 5–7 years of experience in production planning? Do you have experience in planning for manufacturing or pressure vessel industries? Do you have experience in capacity planning, machine loading, WIP, inventory, and production reporting? Do you have hands-on experience using ERP/SAP for production planning and tracking? Do you have experience coordinating with shop-floor and cross-functional teams for production planning and delivery?