Production Planner - Supply Chain - FMCG/Retail

- We are seeking an experienced Production Planner who thrives in a fast-paced, dynamic environment where precision, timing, and coordination are key.

- This role will oversee global production planning and inventory alignment across manufacturing, logistics, and multiple sales channels - ensuring on-time delivery, cost optimization, and operational excellence for D2C, marketplace, and retail operations.

- The ideal candidate is a detail-driven, analytical planner who takes full ownership of outcomes, ensuring every product reaches the right place, at the right time, at the right cost.

Key Responsibilities:

- Develop and maintain global production plans aligned with omni-channel demand forecasts (D2C, e-commerce, and retail).

- Translate sales forecasts, new product launches, and replenishment plans into executable manufacturing and delivery schedules.

- Coordinate with manufacturing plants, logistics teams, and 3PL partners to ensure timely production, shipment, and inventory availability.

- Maintain real-time visibility into inventory flow, lead times, and production bottlenecks; proactively resolve disruptions.

- Track and report performance on critical KPIs - including On-Time Delivery (OTD), fill rate, and inventory turnover.

- Support S&OP (Sales & Operations Planning) processes through demand-supply alignment, capacity planning, and scenario modeling.

- Collaborate cross-functionally with supply chain, procurement, and commercial teams to balance cost efficiency and service level performance.

- Ensure ERP and planning systems (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, or similar) reflect accurate production schedules and demand signals.

- Continuously drive process improvements in planning accuracy, communication flow, and operational predictability.

Qualifications & Experience:

- Experience: 7+ years in production planning, supply chain, or operations - preferably in D2C, consumer electronics, or global manufacturing environments.

- Education: Bachelor's degree in supply chain, Operations, or Engineering (APICS/CPIM certification preferred).

- Proven expertise in multi-region production and inventory planning, balancing cost, lead time, and service levels.

- Strong analytical skills with deep understanding of demand forecasting, capacity management, and inventory optimization.

- Advanced proficiency in ERP and planning tools (SAP, Oracle, NetSuite) and Excel-based data modeling.

- Exceptional attention to detail, proactive problem-solving, and ability to operate under tight timelines.

- Strong interpersonal, communication, and cross-functional collaboration skills.

- High ownership mindset with a drive for continuous improvement and delivery excellence.