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<h1 style="margin:24.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:14.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#365f91">ENDRESS+HAUSER FLOWTEC INDIA PVT. LTD.</h1> <table class="MsoNormalTable" style="border-collapse:collapse" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0"> <tbody> <tr> <td style="width:216.0pt;padding:0.0cm 5.4pt 0.0cm 5.4pt" valign="top"> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Document Title</p> </td> <td style="width:216.0pt;padding:0.0cm 5.4pt 0.0cm 5.4pt" valign="top"> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Job Description – Assistant Manager – Production Planning & Control (PPC) & Order Handling</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:216.0pt;padding:0.0cm 5.4pt 0.0cm 5.4pt" valign="top"> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Department</p> </td> <td style="width:216.0pt;padding:0.0cm 5.4pt 0.0cm 5.4pt" valign="top"> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Operations / Manufacturing</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:216.0pt;padding:0.0cm 5.4pt 0.0cm 5.4pt" valign="top"> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Location</p> </td> <td style="width:216.0pt;padding:0.0cm 5.4pt 0.0cm 5.4pt" valign="top"> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Chhatrapati Sambhajinagar</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:216.0pt;padding:0.0cm 5.4pt 0.0cm 5.4pt" valign="top"> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Employment Type</p> </td> <td style="width:216.0pt;padding:0.0cm 5.4pt 0.0cm 5.4pt" valign="top"> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Full Time</p> </td> </tr> <tr> <td style="width:216.0pt;padding:0.0cm 5.4pt 0.0cm 5.4pt" valign="top"> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Prepared By</p> </td> <td style="width:216.0pt;padding:0.0cm 5.4pt 0.0cm 5.4pt" valign="top"> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Operations – PPC</p> </td> </tr> </tbody> </table> <h3 style="margin:10.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#4f81bd">PURPOSE OF THE POSITION</h3> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">The Assistant Manager – Production Planning & Control (PPC) & Order Handling is responsible for managing and integrating production planning and customer order handling processes to ensure on-time delivery, accurate order fulfillment, and optimal utilization of resources. The role ensures seamless coordination between order receipt, production planning, execution, and dispatch while driving adherence to IMS standards and business objectives. Acts as SAP PP & SD end user ensuring seamless end-to-end order-to-production integration.</p> <h3 style="margin:10.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#4f81bd">2. ORGANIZATIONAL INTERFACES</h3> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Internal Interfaces: Production & Assembly Teams, Purchase & Logistics, Quality Assurance, Order Handling / Marketing, Maintenance & Engineering</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">External Interfaces: Intercompany Supply Units, Vendors, Customers (via Order Handling team)</p> <h3 style="margin:10.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#4f81bd">3. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES & ACCOUNTABILITIES</h3> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><u>3.1 Leadership & Team Management</u></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Lead, mentor, and guide PPC & Order Handling team members</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Allocate work and ensure timely execution of tasks</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Participate & contribute in global network meetings for improvements</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Conduct:</p> <p style="text-indent:36.0pt;line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Daily planning reviews</p> <p style="text-indent:36.0pt;line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Shortage review meetings</p> <p style="text-indent:36.0pt;line-height:normal;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Backlog discussions</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Provide technical guidance on:</p> <p style="text-indent:36.0pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">SAP PP & SD processes</p> <p style="text-indent:36.0pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Order prioritization logic</p> <p style="text-indent:36.0pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Problem-solving approach</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Develop team capabilities in:</p> <p style="text-indent:36.0pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">SAP system usage</p> <p style="text-indent:36.0pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Planning accuracy</p> <p style="text-indent:36.0pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Cross-functional coordination</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Foster culture of:</p> <p style="text-indent:36.0pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Accountability</p> <p style="text-indent:36.0pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Ownership</p> <p style="text-indent:36.0pt;margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Continuous improvement</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><u>3.2 Production Planning & Control</u></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">- Guiding the team - Plan, schedule, release and monitor production orders in SAP aligned to customer delivery commitments.</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">- Track WIP, backlog and ensure adherence to production plan</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">- Participate in daily production meetings and drive action on deviations</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><u>3.3 Order Handling & Fulfillment Management</u></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">- Align production plan with confirmed customer orders and committed delivery dates</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">- Validate order feasibility based on material and capacity availability</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">- Support order prioritization based on business criticality</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">- Handle delivery escalations in coordination with Order Handling team</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><u>3.4 Material Planning & MRP</u></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">- Analyze the MRP and ensure material availability for order fulfillment</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">- Coordinate with purchase and logistics teams to resolve shortages</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">- Overview of forecast & its correction for effective planning.</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><u>3.5 Capacity & Work Center Management</u></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">- Coordinate with Production team for capacity adjustment in SAP.</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">- Identify bottlenecks and take corrective actions</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><u>3.6 Inventory & KANBAN Management</u></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">- Maintain optimum inventory levels with focus on customer delivery performance</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">- Implement and improve Kanban systems/Planning automation where applicable</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">- Manage Inventory turn ration & other KPIs related to Inventory</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><u>3.7 MIS & Reporting</u></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">- Track Production performance, backlog, delivery performance and planning accuracy</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">- Prepare management dashboards and reports</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><u>3.8 Cross-functional Coordination</u></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">- Act as key interface between PPC, Production, Order Handling & Marketing team</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">- Ensure clear communication of delivery commitments</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif"><u>3.9 Compliance, Quality & IMS</u></p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">- Ensure compliance with IMS standards and support audits</p> <h3 style="margin:10.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#4f81bd">4. QUALIFICATION & EXPERIENCE</h3> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Bachelor of Engineering (Mechanical / Electronics)</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">13–16 years of experience in PPC & Order Management in manufacturing</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Strong hands-on experience in SAP PP is mandatory</p> <h3 style="margin:10.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#4f81bd">5. SKILLS & COMPETENCIES</h3> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Technical Skills: PPC, MRP, SAP PP, Order Management, Capacity Planning</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">IT Skills: Advanced Excel, SAP reporting tools, Power BI, SAP Analytics, VBA Excel Macros</p> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Behavioral Skills: Leadership, coordination, customer focus, analytical thinking</p> <h3 style="margin:10.0pt 0.0cm 0.0cm;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Calibri, sans-serif;color:#4f81bd">7. HEALTH, SAFETY & ENVIRONMENT (HSE)</h3> <p style="margin:0.0cm 0.0cm 10.0pt;line-height:115%;font-size:11.0pt;font-family:Cambria, serif">Adherence to all applicable EHS policies and safe working practices</p>