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Job Title: Production Planning & Control (PPC) Engineer
Company: Sankar NP Japan Pvt. Ltd. (SNPJ)
Thirumazhisai, Chennai
Skills:
SAP PP
PPC
Material Requirement Planning
Production Planning
Capacity Planning
Ms
Job Description
SNPJ is a Tier-1 OEM supplier of precision components to the 2W/3W automotive industry. We are hiring a PPC Engineer to plan, schedule, and monitor production across our manufacturing lines, ensuring on-time delivery against customer schedules while balancing machine capacity, material availability, and manpower. This is a great opportunity to build a career in the SAP PP domain. Interested candidates looking to grow in SAP PP are encouraged to apply. This role offers hands-on exposure to real-world SAP PP projects.
Requirements
Key Responsibilities:. Prepare daily/weekly/monthly production plans based on customer delivery schedules and open order status. Monitor material requirement planning (MRP) raw material, WIP, and finished goods inventory across all lines. Coordinate with Production, Quality, Stores, and Purchase to resolve material and schedule constraints. Track schedule adherence and escalate delays proactively, not reactively. Maintain and update production planning data in ERP; ensure BOM accuracy. Plan capacity utilization across presses/machines based on tooling availability and demand. Coordinate dispatch planning with the Logistics/Dispatch function to meet customer delivery windows. Generate MIS reports plan vs. actual, backlog status, inventory ageing, OTIF (on-time-in-full). Support new product introduction by aligning trial and ramp-up schedules with production capacity. Liaise directly with customer SQE/planning teams where required for schedule alignment. Required Skills:. Production planning & scheduling in a discrete manufacturing environment. Working knowledge of MRP, BOM, inventory control, and capacity planning. ERP proficiency (SAP/Oracle/any standard ERP mention if you have a specific one). Strong Excel skills pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis. Cross-functional coordination — Production, Quality, Stores, Purchase, Dispatch. Exposure to IATF 16949 documentation requirements Candidates with strong communication skills and a willingness to learn are encouraged to apply. Freshers and experienced professionals meeting the above criteria are welcome to apply. Only candidates matching the required skill set and experience level will be considered.