Planner

Ashland India Private Ltd Position: Planner Are you the kind of person who is always thinking, sketching, seeking, and adjusting? Who needs to understand how things work and then figure out how they can work better? Are you a passionate, tenacious solver who loves to work with others who share your drive? Are you positive, constructive, and ingenious?   Are you always solving? Then we’d like to meet you and bet you’d like to meet us.   Ashland has an exciting opportunity for an Planner to join our Ambernath plant Mumbai team. This is a very visible, significant role within the Company. The position will report to the Plant manager.   This is an Onsite full-time position. Key Responsibilities; Production Planning Prepare weekly and monthly production plans based on customer forecasts, sales orders, inventory, and production capacity. Convert demand forecasts into executable production schedules. Monitor production plan adherence and coordinate with production teams to resolve scheduling issues. Optimize machine utilization and manufacturing throughput. Ensure timely availability of materials to support production schedules. Demand & Sales Coordination Coordinate with Sales and Customer Service teams to understand customer requirements, forecasts, and delivery commitments. Review customer orders and prioritize production schedules to meet delivery timelines. Participate in S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) meetings. Monitor demand fluctuations and update plans accordingly. Procurement Coordination Work closely with Procurement to ensure timely availability of raw materials, packaging materials, and consumables. Generate material requirement plans (MRP) through SAP. Monitor material shortages and proactively initiate procurement actions. Follow up with suppliers and procurement teams regarding critical materials impacting production. Inventory Management Maintain optimum inventory levels for raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods. Analyze slow-moving, non-moving, and excess inventory. Monitor stock coverage and recommend inventory optimization initiatives. Coordinate with Warehouse to ensure inventory accuracy. Dispatch & Logistics Coordination Coordinate with Warehouse and Logistics teams for timely dispatch of finished products. Ensure dispatch schedules align with customer delivery requirements. Monitor pending orders and shipment status. Support transportation planning and dispatch documentation. SAP Management Utilize SAP for production planning, inventory management, MRP execution, and reporting. Maintain planning parameters, BOMs, routing data, and master data accuracy. Generate and analyze planning, inventory, and service-level reports from SAP. Ensure timely closure of production orders and inventory transactions. Cross-Functional Coordination Coordinate daily with Production, Procurement, Warehouse, Quality Assurance, and Sales departments. Facilitate…