Team Lead PC&L (PPC & SCM)

Job Title: Central Material Planner Team Leader Location: Autoneum India (AIND) – Shared Service Centre (SSC), Pune Function: Plant Production Control & Logistics (PC&L) Reports To: Central PC&L Manager – Business Group Europe (BGEU) 1. Job Purpose: The Central Material Planner Team Leader ensures uninterrupted material availability for European plant operations by analyzing demand, coordinating inventory and transport, managing ERP systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role acts as a key interface between SSC Pune and local plants in Europe while proactively resolving supply escalations and continuously optimizing planning efficiency, cost, and performance. 2. Key Responsibilities (Main Activities): Material Planning & Availability Plan, monitor, and ensure timely availability of raw materials and components to support smooth production in BGEU plants. Demand Forecasting & Analysis Analyze customer schedules, historical data, and ERP/MRP insights to align material planning with production requirements. Inventory, Transport & Control Board Management Maintain optimal inventory levels while minimizing costs. Coordinate inbound logistics and track shipment status. Maintain Shipping and Receiving Board for visibility, priorities, and delivery performance. Supplier Coordination & Follow-Up Communicate with suppliers to confirm schedules, monitor deliveries, manage delays, and resolve supply disruptions. ERP/MRP Data Accuracy Ensure accurate and timely data maintenance in SAP (orders, inventory, material movements, delivery dates). Risk Mitigation & Escalation Handling Identify potential material shortages and escalate critical issues promptly while driving corrective actions. Compliance & Customer Standards Ensure logistics planning adheres to internal procedures, IATF 16949 standards, and customer-specific delivery requirements. Continuous Improvement Support PC&L initiatives to enhance planning accuracy, reduce inventory and transportation costs, and optimize material flow processes. 3. Qualifications & Experience Requirements: Education: Graduate in Engineering / Supply Chain / Business Management (as per HR guidelines). Additional certification in logistics/production planning is an advantage. Core Experience (Mandatory): Minimum 5 years in automotive manufacturing, ideally Tier-1 environment. Proven experience in material planning, inventory control, and supply chain coordination. Strong exposure to ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred). Experience in supplier communication, inbound logistics, and delivery tracking. Preferred / Valuable (Optional): Experience with JIT/JIS logistics systems. Knowledge of EDI/customer portals. Exposure to product lifecycle stages (launch, ramp-up, series production, end of business). Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement project participation. 4. Functional / Technical Skills: Skill Requirement ERP/MRP Systems SAP (MM/PP/WM) – mandatory Excel / Analysis Advanced Excel (Pivot, VLOOKUP, formulas), reporting tools Planning Skills Demand forecasting, MRP execution, shortage resolution Inventory & SCM Stock optimization, transport planning, supplier follow-up Problem-Solving Root cause analysis (5 Why, PDCA) Languages English (professional); Local language for coordination 5. Essential Competencies: Strong coordination and stakeholder management Analytical thinking and data-driven decision-making Proactive approach to problem-solving and escalation handling Team leadership and cross-functional collaboration High sense of ownership, accuracy, and result orientation Ability to work within multicultural, international teams

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