Business Planning Coordinator

Interested candidate Contact - Job Description – Business Planning CoordinatorPennar IndustriesKey InformationJob Title:Business Planning CoordinatorBusiness Entity:Steel / PEB / EPC / Engineering Components (as applicable)Department / Function:Business Planning & Strategy / Corporate PlanningSalary Range — 10.00 LPA MAXExperience — Min 5 years to 15 years .Function-specific skills / competencies required:Strong analytical and numerical skills for MIS, dashboards, and business performance reviewsAbility to interpret financial data, operational metrics, and sales performance indicatorsGood understanding of manufacturing/engineering industry (PEB, steel, EPC preferred)Proficiency in Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI/Tableau, and ERP data extractionSkill in coordinating with sales, operations, finance, SCM, and plant teamsAbility to track KPIs, prepare reports, and support management in decision-makingFunctional experience required:Experience supporting senior management with planning, reporting, and business updatesExposure to annual operating plans, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysisExperience in preparing management review presentations (MPR/QBR/Annual Reviews)Good documentation, coordination, and follow-through capabilitiesSoft / Communication Skills Required:Excellent communication & presentation skillsStrong coordination ability across multi-functional teamsDetail-oriented and highly organizedAbility to work with strict deadlines and multiple prioritiesProactive problem solver and team playerAcademic Qualification:Graduate/Postgraduate in Engineering / Commerce / Business ManagementMBA in Business Analytics / Operations / Finance preferredCompetitor Organizations with Similar Roles:Tata Steel, JSW, L&T, Jindal, Shapoorji, KEC, APL Apollo, Infra/PEB companiesRole SynopsisThe Business Planning Coordinator is responsible for supporting the Business Planning team in analyzing operational and financial data, preparing business dashboards, tracking key performance indicators, coordinating reviews, and ensuring timely reporting to senior management. This role acts as the central coordination point between business units and corporate leadership, ensuring visibility, accuracy, and alignment with Pennar’s growth objectives.Key Responsibilities & Accountabilities1. Business Planning & ForecastingAssist in the preparation of annual business plans, sales forecasts, and capacity planning.Gather inputs from Sales, Operations, SCM, and Finance teams for integrated planning.Track variance between planned vs. actual performance weekly/monthly.2. MIS, Reporting & DashboardsPrepare weekly, monthly, and quarterly dashboards for management.Maintain KPIs related to sales, production, order booking, revenue, margins, and operations.Create and maintain automated dashboards (Power BI/Tableau preferred).3. Performance Review CoordinationCoordinate Monthly Performance Reviews (MPR), quarterly business reviews, and leadership meetings.Maintain action trackers and follow-up mechanisms across business units.Ensure timely submission of reports and data by respective departments.4. Market, Competition & Business InsightsSupport in collecting market intelligence and benchmarking competitor performance.Analyze trends in sales, margins, capacity utilization, and customer segments.Prepare consolidated insight reports for management decision-making.5. Cross-functional CoordinationLiaise with Sales, SCM, Finance, Operations, and HR to ensure consistent data flow.Coordinate project updates, order status, and operational progress.Assist in business presentations for CEO/BU Heads/Board reviews.6. Process Improvement & DocumentationIdentify process gaps in planning and reporting workflows.Assist in implementing standardized templates and reporting structures.Maintain documentation for audits, compliance, and corporate governance.Essential Experience & Job Requirements3–6 years of experience in business planning, MIS, analytics, or corporate strategy.Experience in manufacturing/steel/engineering sectors strongly preferred.Strong command over Excel (Pivot Tables, Lookups, Macros), PowerPoint, and ERP data extraction.Strong quantitative skills and analytical mindset.Desirable CriteriaReporting Accuracy: % accuracy of MIS reported vs. audited numbersOn-time Delivery: % reports delivered before management deadlinesDashboard Automation: No. of dashboards automated/digitizedForecasting Quality: Variance reduction in planning vs. actualsCoordination Effectiveness: SLA adherence from business teams