About this role
The Production Planning & S&OP Analyst will develop and maintain manufacturing operating plans based on sales demand, plant capacity, and changing business requirements. The role will work closely with Sales and Plant teams to translate demand requirements into feasible production plans and schedules.
The position will also support allocation changes, management reporting, process improvements, and identification of opportunities to improve planning processes, technology, and business outcomes.
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering (B.E./B.Tech) or an equivalent relevant qualification.
Required Skills
- Understanding of production planning, manufacturing planning, or production scheduling.
- Ability to translate sales demand into feasible plant production plans.
- Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication and collaboration skills.
- Ability to coordinate effectively with Sales, Manufacturing/Plant, and business stakeholders.
- Ability to manage changing priorities and respond to business-driven planning changes.
- Ability to identify planning gaps, risks, and improvement opportunities proactively.
Preferred Skills
If applicable to your environment, consider specifying the actual planning systems required, such as:
- Advanced Microsoft Excel
- Python ,SQL
- Supply chain planning or Advanced Planning and Scheduling (APS) tools
- Power BI for management reporting
Only include these as mandatory requirements if the person genuinely needs hands-on experience from day one.