Kapiva - Production Planning & Inventory Control Manager (4-5 yrs)

About the job

We are looking for a Production Planning & Inventory Control Manager to lead and optimize supply chain operations, ensuring seamless coordination between manufacturing units, vendor management, inventory control, and demand forecasting.

This role demands a strategic mindset, strong analytical abilities, and the capability to drive process improvements while working cross- functionally with key stakeholders to enhance operational efficiency and business performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Production Planning & Optimization:

- Develop and implement robust production planning strategies to align with business demand and operational goals.

- Work closely with manufacturing teams to ensure optimal production scheduling and capacity utilization.

- Identify potential bottlenecks and proactively address challenges in production timelines and material availability.

- Oversee planning for seasonal spikes, promotional events, and new product launches, ensuring timely execution.

Vendor & Supplier Coordination:

- Serve as the primary liaison between vendors and internal teams, ensuring smooth coordination for procurement, production schedules, and dispatch planning.

- Manage and resolve vendor-related issues such as lead times, delays, quality concerns, and supply fluctuations.

- Drive cost optimization and efficiency improvements in procurement planning.

Inventory Control & Demand Forecasting:

- Oversee inventory levels across multiple warehouses and production units to ensure balance between demand and supply.

- Develop and implement inventory policies to reduce stockouts, excess inventory, and obsolescence.

- Lead demand planning efforts using historical data, market trends, and sales forecasts to optimize production schedules.

- Monitor Material Requirements Planning (MRP) updates, ensuring seamless communication across teams.

Process Optimization & Data Analytics:

- Utilize data-driven insights and advanced analytics to enhance forecasting accuracy and production efficiency.

- Design and implement best-in-class inventory control processes, minimizing waste and improving turnaround times.

- Develop key KPIs and dashboards to track supply chain performance, efficiency, and cost - effectiveness.

Cross-Functional Collaboration & Stakeholder Management:

- Collaborate with Sales, Procurement, Operations, Finance, and R&D to ensure alignment on business goals and production requirements.

- Provide senior leadership with insights, recommendations, and reports on inventory health, supply risks, and production efficiencies.

- Lead strategic discussions to improve supply chain agility, cost efficiency, and operational resilience.

- Support New Product Development (NPD) by ensuring alignment with production and supply chain teams

Desired Candidate Profile:

- 4-5 years of experience in Production Planning, Inventory Management, or Supply Chain Operations.

- Strong understanding of demand planning, procurement processes, and warehouse operations.

- Proficiency in Advanced Excel, ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, etc. ), and data analytics tools.

- Proven ability to analyze complex supply chain challenges and drive process improvements.