Production Planning and Control Engineer (West Bengal)

Role & responsibilities:
- Production Planning & Scheduling:
- Develop production plans based on sales forecasts, demand planning, and market requirements.
- Prepare monthly, weekly, and daily production schedules in coordination with third-part manufacturers.
- Monitor production status and ensure adherence to agreed timelines and output.
- Vendor Coordination (Third-Party Management):
- Act as a bridge between internal teams (procurement, PPC, demand planning, quality, logistics) and third-party units.
- Share production plans and forecasts with third-party partners.
- Track and follow up on production progress, highlighting and resolving bottlenecks.
- Material Planning & Availability:
- Ensure timely dispatch and availability of raw and packaging materials at third-party locations.
- Coordinate with procurement and logistics teams to manage inbound material flow.
- Monitor consumption vs plan and reduce material wastage or shortages.
- Inventory Control:
- Maintain optimum inventory of RM/PM and finished goods at third-party locations.
- Ensure adherence to FIFO and FEFO systems.
- Monitor and minimize aging inventory, stock-outs, and excess holding.
- Quality & Compliance Coordination:
- Coordinate with Quality Assurance to ensure production meets company quality standards.
- Ensure documentation and compliance with regulatory requirements (FSSAI, ISO, etc.).
- Data Reporting & MIS:
- Prepare and share production MIS, daily reports, and dashboards with stakeholders.
- Analyse production data to identify trends, deviations, and improvement areas.
- Maintain ERP or planning system records for production, materials, and inventory.
- Cost & Efficiency Monitoring:
- Identify and highlight inefficiencies, delays, or overconsumption at third-party sites.
- Work with vendors to improve output, reduce losses, and enhance planning accuracy. Apply on Kit Job: kitjob.in/job/4m0yjn