Role Purpose

• The Production Planning Coordinator will be responsible for coordinating and strengthening production and inventory planning processes by translating customer demand, manufacturing capacity, and material requirements into integrated and executable plans. The role plays a critical part in ensuring efficient operations, reliable customer delivery, inventory optimization, and sustainable business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning

• Develop and maintain integrated production plans aligned with customer demand and business priorities.
• Coordinate production scheduling and sequencing to maximize operational efficiency.
• Ensure planning decisions are based on accurate, timely, and reliable information.

Capacity Planning & Optimization

• Monitor and optimize manufacturing capacity utilization.
• Identify production constraints and bottlenecks proactively.
• Recommend capacity improvement initiatives to support business growth and expansion.
• Minimize production disruptions resulting from capacity limitations.

Inventory & Material Planning

• Coordinate material planning to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Work closely with procurement teams to support timely replenishment planning.
• Drive inventory optimization initiatives to reduce shortages and excess stock.
• Ensure material availability across all production requirements.

Risk Management & Performance Monitoring

• Identify, assess, and escalate planning risks before they impact business performance.
• Monitor performance against production plans and investigate variances.
• Coordinate corrective actions to address planning challenges and operational risks.

Qualifications & Experience

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in:

• Supply Chain Management
• Business Management
• Statistics
• Or a related field

Experience

• 3–5 years of experience in production planning, inventory planning, supply chain management, manufacturing operations, or related disciplines.
• Demonstrated experience in manufacturing capacity planning and cross-functional team coordination.
• Practical experience working with ERP/SAP systems and planning tools.

Preferred

• Experience within textile manufacturing or similar integrated manufacturing environments.
• Exposure to inventory optimization, resource planning, and capacity optimization methodologies.
• Understanding of environments where cost control, inventory effectiveness, and customer experience are critical business drivers.

Key Skills & Competencies

• Strong analytical and planning skills.
• Data-driven and systems-oriented mindset.
• Excellent coordination and follow-through abilities.
• High proficiency in ERP/SAP and planning systems.
• Structured, process-driven approach to work.
• Ability to manage complexity and multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Success Measures

The successful candidate will contribute directly to:

• Improved On-Time Delivery Performance.
• Enhanced Manufacturing Capacity Utilization.
• Increased Inventory Effectiveness.
• Reduced production interruptions and planning-related risks.