Planning, Production&Logistics Manager, Mumbai

Role Overview Reporting to the Head of India Sourcing Office, the Manager– Planning, Production&Logistics is responsible for overseeing production planning, factory follow-up, and export coordination with Indian vendors. This is a hands-on, execution-driven role requiring strong factory engagement, structured follow-up, and proactive issue resolution. The Core Objective Is To Secure production capacityMonitor execution discipline Protect delivery timelines Support operational performance Key Responsibilities Production Planning&Monitoring Communicate forecasts and seasonal volumes to suppliers Support capacity booking and production allocation Validate production launch plans with Regional Planning Create and release production orders in systems Define and monitor critical path milestones Track production progress through regular supplier reviewsIdentify potential delays and implement recovery actions Challenge lead times and production minimums where relevant Factory Follow-up&Operational Coordination Maintain regular follow-up with factories (travel across India required) Ensure alignment between suppliers, Sourcing, Development, and Quality teams Monitor adherence to confirmed delivery dates Escalate risks in a timely and structured manner Support resolution of production or warehouse discrepanciesReconcile production invoices with negotiated prices and received quantities Logistics&Export Management Oversee shipment readiness and export documentation Coordinate preferential origin declarations with Customs teams Ensure documentation accuracy and compliance Monitor On-Time Delivery performance Communicate delivery updates or delays to internal stakeholders Systems&Reporting Integrate negotiated prices and production data into systems Ensure data accuracy (quantities, dates, minima) Support suppliers on Lacoste IT and logistics tools Update and share KPIs related to production and delivery performance Supplier Performance&Improvement Monitor supplier execution performance Conduct structured performance reviews Train suppliers on Lacoste logistics processes and operational standards Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and reliability Profile&Experience 10–20 years of experience in production planning, factory operations, or supply chain within apparel/textile industry Strong understanding of garment manufacturing processes and Indian factory ecosystem Experience in export operations and international shipments Good analytical and organizationalskillsStructured and solution-oriented mindset Strong coordination and communication skills Advanced Excel and ERP knowledge (SAP, OrliWeb) Fluent in English (Hindi required; additional regional languages are a plus) Willingness to travel frequently to vendor locations Key Competencies Execution disciplineProactive problem-solving Attention to detail Supplier coordination Ownership mindset Team collaboration