Business Planning Coordinator

Interested candidate Contact - Job Description – Business Planning Coordinator Pennar Industries Key Information Job Title: Business Planning Coordinator Business Entity: Steel / PEB / EPC / Engineering Components (as applicable) Department / Function: Business Planning & Strategy / Corporate Planning Salary Range — 10.00 LPA MAX Experience — Min 5 years to 15 years . Function-specific skills / competencies required: Strong analytical and numerical skills for MIS, dashboards, and business performance reviews Ability to interpret financial data, operational metrics, and sales performance indicators Good understanding of manufacturing/engineering industry (PEB, steel, EPC preferred) Proficiency in Advanced Excel, PowerPoint, Power BI/Tableau, and ERP data extraction Skill in coordinating with sales, operations, finance, SCM, and plant teams Ability to track KPIs, prepare reports, and support management in decision-making Functional experience required: Experience supporting senior management with planning, reporting, and business updates Exposure to annual operating plans, forecasting, budgeting, and variance analysis Experience in preparing management review presentations (MPR/QBR/Annual Reviews) Good documentation, coordination, and follow-through capabilities Soft / Communication Skills Required: Excellent communication & presentation skills Strong coordination ability across multi-functional teams Detail-oriented and highly organized Ability to work with strict deadlines and multiple priorities Proactive problem solver and team player Academic Qualification: Graduate/Postgraduate in Engineering / Commerce / Business Management MBA in Business Analytics / Operations / Finance preferred Competitor Organizations with Similar Roles: Tata Steel, JSW, L&T, Jindal, Shapoorji, KEC, APL Apollo, Infra/PEB companies Role Synopsis The 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 & Accountabilities 1. Business Planning & Forecasting Assist 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 & Dashboards Prepare 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 Coordination Coordinate 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 Insights Support 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 Coordination Liaise 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 & Documentation Identify 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 Requirements 3–6 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 Criteria Reporting Accuracy: % accuracy of MIS reported vs. audited numbers On-time Delivery: % reports delivered before management deadlines Dashboard Automation: No. of dashboards automated/digitized Forecasting Quality: Variance reduction in planning vs. actuals Coordination Effectiveness: SLA adherence from business teams