Production Planning Control Manager, Vapi

Job Title PPIC Assistant Manager (Production Planning&Inventory Control) Department Supply Chain / Operations Location Vapi, Gujarat Job Summary We are looking for an experienced and result-oriented PPIC Manager to lead Production Planning, Material Planning, Inventory Control, and cross-functional coordination activities in a regulated pharmaceutical/biopharmaceutical manufacturing environment.The candidate will be responsible for ensuring uninterrupted production through effective planning, inventory optimization, procurement coordination, and on-time delivery while maintaining compliance with GMP and regulatory standards. Candidates from pharmaceutical, biopharma, vaccine, sterile, injectables, medical device, or life sciences companiesKey Responsibilities - Lead end-to-end Production Planning&Inventory Control (PPIC) activities for manufacturing operations. - Prepare monthly, weekly, and daily production plans based on sales forecasts and business priorities. - Ensure timely availability of raw materials, packaging materials, consumables, and critical inventory. - Coordinate with Procurement, Warehouse, Manufacturing, QA, QC, Engineering, Regulatory, and Supply Chain teams for smooth execution.- Monitor inventory levels and implement inventory optimization strategies to avoid stock-outs and excess inventory. - Track production schedules and ensure adherence to dispatch timelines and customer commitments. - Conduct capacity planning and resource utilization analysis for efficient plant operations.- Manage ERP/MRP systems for planning, inventory tracking, and material requirement planning. - Prepare MIS reports, planning dashboards, inventory reports, and KPI presentations for management review. - Drive continuous improvement initiatives for planning accuracy, OTIF, inventory turns, and operational efficiency.- Ensure compliance with GMP, GDP, SOPs, and regulatory requirements. - Handle vendor coordination and follow-up for critical materials. - Support audits, validations, technology transfers, and new product launches from a planning perspective. Required Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Pharmacy, Engineering, Biotechnology, Life Sciences, Supply Chain, or related field.- MBA / PGDM in Operations or Supply Chain Management will be an added advantage. Experience Required - 8–15 years of relevant experience in PPIC, Supply Chain, Production Planning, or Inventory Management. - Experience in pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, sterile, injectables, vaccine, medical device, or regulated manufacturing industry is mandatory.- Exposure to SAP/ERP/MRP systems is highly preferred. - Experience handling regulatory and GMP-driven environments is essential. Required Skills - Production Planning&Scheduling - Material Requirement Planning (MRP) - Inventory Management - Supply Chain Coordination - ERP/SAP Knowledge - Demand Forecasting - GMP&Regulatory Compliance - Data Analysis&MIS Reporting - Vendor Coordination - Leadership&Team Management - Cross-functional Coordination - Problem Solving&Decision Making Preferred Candidate Profile - Candidates from pharma/biopharma organizations. - Strong exposure to regulated manufacturing environments. - Ability to manage high-pressure production timelines. - Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. - Strategic thinker with operational execution capability.Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) - Production Plan Adherence - Inventory Accuracy&Optimization - On-Time Material Availability - OTIF (On Time In Full) Delivery - Reduction in Stock-Outs&Excess Inventory - Planning Accuracy - Production Efficiency Support - Cost Optimization Initiatives Employment Type Full-Time Notice Period Immediate Joiners / Short Notice Preferred