Production Planning Control Manager

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 companies

Key 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