Planning Manager

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Skills & Abilities:Company Profile:

Headquartered in Arvada, Colorado (USA) with operations and presence in Europe, the Middle East, India, Asia, Japan and China, Sundyne is a global manufacturer of precision-engineered, highly reliable, safe and efficient centrifugal pumps and compressors for use in chemical, petrochemical, hydrocarbon, hydrogen, pharmaceutical, power generation and industrial applications. Sundyne is a leader in delivering precision-engineered and highly reliable pumps & compressors to many of the world's most important markets, including energy, chemical, industrial, carbon capture, clean hydrogen, and renewable fuels. Sundyne pumps and compressors are available in API, ANSI/ASME, ISO and other industry compliant designs.  To learn more about the Sundyne family of precision-engineered pumps and compressors, please visit

Objective:

The successful candidate will work with an energetic and collaborative team at Sundyne's office located in Pune, India. Planning Manager must be a motivated and organized person who is responsible for production planning, supply chain management, process optimization, team leadership, and expertise in planning of Rotating equipment. This requires competency in project planning, project specific QAP & requirement generation to supply chain, schedule management & controlling plan. Excellent communication and management skills with an ability to motivate and get on time product receipt from suppliers, stakeholders, manufacturing personnel and the entire project team. Ability to effectively work with international teams (Europe & US) & influence key decision makers.

Duties & Responsibilities:

• Lead end-to-end production/material planning and scheduling for compressor & pump to meet customer demands and ensure on-time delivery.
• Develop and implement capacity planning strategies to optimize production resources and reduce lead times.
• Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams to maintain optimal inventory levels and reduce excess stock.
• Manage the planning team, providing guidance and support to achieve departmental KPIs, including cycle time, cost reduction, and quality control.
• Analyze production data and adjust plans as needed to meet fluctuations in demand while balancing production efficiency and cost-effectiveness.
• Oversee the implementation of ERP systems and ensure accurate data tracking for better planning and reporting.
• Assisted in developing production schedules, coordinating with production, sales, project and engineering teams to align capacity with demand.
• Monitored daily activities to ensure adherence to schedules and addressed bottlenecks or delays in real time.
• Contributed to process improvement projects, resulting in a reduction in lead time and improved on-time delivery performance.

Skills & Abilities:

• Material Planning
• Lean process implementation in planning, stores, logistic.
• Project Management
• ERP/MRP Systems (e.g., SAP, JD)
• Vendor & Stakeholder Management
• Team Leadership & Development
• Data-Driven Decision Making
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• MS Suite experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Microsoft Project.
• Team-focus, project ownership, and customer commitment.
• Work well with all levels of team in a productive manner.
• Must have a sense of urgency and be very detail oriented.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering.
• Minimum 20 years of planning, scheduling, controlling experience in pump & compressor industry.
• Demonstrate critical thinking, problem solving, creativity, and effective follow up with required stake holders.
• Working knowledge of concepts, practices, and procedures used in the oil and gas, chemical or related industry.

Technical Skills

• ERP Systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.)
• Advanced Excel & Data Analysis
• Production Planning Tools

If you like growth and working with happy, enthusiastic over-achievers, you'll enjoy your career with us

Last Date to Apply:

On June 9, 2025, Honeywell announced the completion of its acquisition of Sundyne. This acquisition significantly expands Honeywell's ESS product portfolio and aftermarket services. It integrates critical equipment with automation and control systems powered by Honeywell Forge, enhancing operational efficiencies. Honeywell's extensive global reach and strong customer relationships will facilitate increased market access and foster the adoption of Sundyne's specialized products and services. The alignment of Sundyne's technology with Honeywell's innovative capabilities positions both companies to deliver enhanced solutions that meet the evolving needs of our customers. This strategic move positions Honeywell to deliver cutting-edge solutions that meet the diverse needs of our customers. We encourage all employees to engage with the opportunities this acquisition presents and to embrace the innovative path forward as we integrate Sundyne's capabilities into our operations.