Planning Lead

Rockwell Automation is a global technology leader focused on helping the world’s manufacturers be more productive, sustainable, and agile. With more than 28,000 employees who make the world better every day, we know we have something special. Behind our customers - amazing companies that help feed the world, provide life-saving medicine on a global scale, and focus on clean water and green mobility - our people are energized problem solvers that take pride in how the work we do changes the world for the better.

We welcome all makers, forward thinkers, and problem solvers who are looking for a place to do their best work. And if that’s you we would love to have you join us!

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced, planning lead with 10+ years in production planning for our manufacturing facility. Expertise in Make to order/Engineer to order production planning process and SAP systems. We are looking for strong collaboration across the organization

Manage production & planning team, align demand and supplies to ensure the business targets and safety standards are met.

You will report to PRODUCTION AND INVENTORY CONTROL MANAGER.

You will work in Onsite work mode based in our Chennai plant in Kancheepuram, India.

Your Responsibilities:

• Derive rolling 8 weeks production plans based on orders and execute based on dispatch plan and sales forecast
• Coordinate kitting, part sequencing, line feeding for all assembly lines in the manufacturing plant
• Monitor material availability to prevent assembly line production stoppages
• Control work in progress WIP levels on the assembly floor and conduct regular physical stock reconciliations against SAP inventory data
• Working collaboratively with Customer service, Procurement, Production and Manufacturing teams to achieve the on time delivery
• Customer focused approach with strong sense of on time delivery.
• Analyse operations workload, capacity, identify bottlenecks and mitigate risks which impact On-Time Delivery.
• Monitor production plan vs actual, identify the gaps, derive corrective and preventive actions.
• Track and control inventory.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning accuracy and delivery performance.

The Essentials - You Will Have:

• Bachelor's Degree in Electrical / Mechanical Engineering with 10+ years of experience.
• Knowledge of production planning and material planning.
• Experience in S&OP Process.
• Expertise in execution of Production orders.
• Hands-on experience in SAP PP & MM module.
• Knowledge in MS excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets) and data analysis skills are mandatory.

The Preferred - You Might Also Have:

• Proficiency in planning systems, ERP/MRP tools, and Excel‑based analytics.
• Highly comfort with operating in and fast‑paced environments.

What We Offer:

Our benefits package includes …

• Comprehensive mindfulness programs with a premium membership to Calm
• Company volunteer and donation matching program – Your volunteer hours or personal cash donations to an eligible charity can be matched with a charitable donation.
• Employee Assistance Program
• Personalized wellbeing programs through our OnTrack program
• On-demand digital course library for professional development

... and other local benefits!

At Rockwell Automation, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every qualification, we encourage you to apply—you may be the right fit for this or other opportunities.

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