Team Lead PC&L

Job Title:Central Material Planner Team LeaderLocation:Autoneum India (AIND) – Shared Service Centre (SSC), PuneFunction:Plant Production Control & Logistics (PC&L)Reports To:Central PC&L Manager – Business Group Europe (BGEU)1. Job Purpose:The Central Material Planner Team Leader ensures uninterrupted material availability for European plant operations by analyzing demand, coordinating inventory and transport, managing ERP systems, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. The role acts as a key interface between SSC Pune and local plants in Europe while proactively resolving supply escalations and continuously optimizing planning efficiency, cost, and performance.2. Key Responsibilities (Main Activities):Material Planning & Availability- Plan, monitor, and ensure timely availability of raw materials and components to support smooth production in BGEU plants.Demand Forecasting & Analysis- Analyze customer schedules, historical data, and ERP/MRP insights to align material planning with production requirements.Inventory, Transport & Control Board Management- Maintain optimal inventory levels while minimizing costs. - Coordinate inbound logistics and track shipment status. - Maintain Shipping and Receiving Board for visibility, priorities, and delivery performance.Supplier Coordination & Follow-Up- Communicate with suppliers to confirm schedules, monitor deliveries, manage delays, and resolve supply disruptions.ERP/MRP Data Accuracy- Ensure accurate and timely data maintenance in SAP (orders, inventory, material movements, delivery dates).Risk Mitigation & Escalation Handling- Identify potential material shortages and escalate critical issues promptly while driving corrective actions.Compliance & Customer Standards- Ensure logistics planning adheres to internal procedures, IATF 16949 standards, and customer-specific delivery requirements.Continuous Improvement- Support PC&L initiatives to enhance planning accuracy, reduce inventory and transportation costs, and optimize material flow processes.3. Qualifications & Experience Requirements:Education:- Graduate in Engineering / Supply Chain / Business Management (as per HR guidelines). - Additional certification in logistics/production planning is an advantage.Core Experience (Mandatory):- Minimum 5 years in automotive manufacturing, ideally Tier-1 environment. - Proven experience in material planning, inventory control, and supply chain coordination. - Strong exposure to ERP/MRP systems (SAP preferred). - Experience in supplier communication, inbound logistics, and delivery tracking.Preferred / Valuable (Optional):- Experience with JIT/JIS logistics systems. - Knowledge of EDI/customer portals. - Exposure to product lifecycle stages (launch, ramp-up, series production, end of business). - Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement project participation.4. Functional / Technical Skills:Skill RequirementERP/MRP SystemsSAP (MM/PP/WM) – mandatoryExcel / AnalysisAdvanced Excel (Pivot, VLOOKUP, formulas), reporting toolsPlanning SkillsDemand forecasting, MRP execution, shortage resolutionInventory & SCMStock optimization, transport planning, supplier follow-upProblem-SolvingRoot cause analysis (5 Why, PDCA)LanguagesEnglish (professional); Local language for coordination5. Essential Competencies:- Strong coordination and stakeholder management - Analytical thinking and data-driven decision-making - Proactive approach to problem-solving and escalation handling - Team leadership and cross-functional collaboration - High sense of ownership, accuracy, and result orientation - Ability to work within multicultural, international teams