Head of Planning and Supply Chain Operations

adani capital pvt ltd

Noida

Not disclosed

Work from Office

Full Time

Min. 12 years

Job Details

Job Description

Head - Planning

Responsibilities

 

1. Strategic Planning & Governance
  • Define and implement planning strategies, policies, and SOPs aligned with business objectives.
  • Lead Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP / IBP) cycles to balance demand, supply, and financial plans.
  • Drive long-term capacity planning for plants, lines, manpower, and critical resources.
  • Partner with leadership on growth, expansion, and new product introduction (NPI) planning.
2. Demand & Supply Planning
  • Oversee demand forecasting using statistical models and market intelligence.
  • Translate demand into master production schedules (MPS) and supply plans.
  • Ensure robust scenario planning for demand volatility, supply disruptions, and constraints.
  • Manage planning horizons (short, medium, long term) effectively.
3. Production & Material Planning
  • Lead production planning and scheduling to meet delivery commitments.
  • Optimize MRP / DRP to ensure timely availability of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
  • Maintain optimal inventory norms (RM, WIP, FG) while minimizing obsolescence and excess.
  • Coordinate with procurement, manufacturing, QA, and logistics teams.
4. Performance Management
  • Own planning-related KPIs:
    • Forecast accuracy & bias
    • Service level / OTIF
    • Inventory turns & DOS
    • Schedule adherence
    • Capacity utilization
  • Create dashboards and periodic reviews for leadership.
5. Systems, Process & Digitalization
  • Own and enhance ERP / APS planning systems (SAP, Oracle, Kinaxis, O9, etc.).
  • Drive automation, analytics, and planning digitization initiatives.
  • Ensure data integrity, master data governance, and planning discipline.
6. People Leadership
  • Build, lead, and mentor a high-performing planning team.
  • Define roles, skill requirements, and succession plans.
  • Foster cross-functional collaboration and planning maturity.
Key Interfaces
  • Sales & Marketing
  • Manufacturing & Engineering
  • Procurement & Vendor Management
  • Finance
  • Logistics & Distribution
  • IT / Digital Teams

Qualifications

 

  • Bachelor’s degree in Engineering / Supply Chain / Operations (MBA preferred).
  • 12–18+ years of experience in supply chain or operations planning.
  • At least 5–7 years in a senior planning leadership role.
  • Experience in complex manufacturing environments (multi-plant / multi-SKU).

Job role

Work location

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India

Department

Production / Manufacturing / Engineering

Role / Category

Operations Planning & Control

Employment type

Full Time

Shift

Day Shift

Job requirements

Experience

Min. 12 years

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Name

adani capital pvt ltd

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