Corporate Planning Manager
CurrentCoordinated closely with operations teams to ensure seamless integration between planning and actual production activities.Planning software - ARMA+Evaluated project performance, identifying areas for improvement and implementing necessary changes.Improved project efficiency by streamlining planning processes and implementing effective communication strategies.Created new methodologies to improve planning process and results.Tracking of orders and daily reporting dashboards.Championed continuous improvement initiatives within the planning department, identifying opportunities for enhanced performanceOutcomes.Mentored junior staff members, enhancing their planning skills and fostering a collaborative work environment.Streamlined workflow processes, reducing redundancies and increasing overall efficiency in the planning, production and logistics department.Developed production schedules using ARMA+ software according to deadlines for existing orders.Coordinated material procurement efforts, ensuring on-time availability of raw materials for uninterrupted production cycles.Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.Reviewed inventories, tracked production statuses and ordered materials to foster consistent availability and production schedule adherence.Used ARMA+ Software to monitor and record production resources for all facets of product planning, manufacturing and delivery.Role in TQM - createdProcess improvements in the layoutRole in TQM - createdTBEM TATA Business Excellence ModelManaged successful day-to-day production planning activities with Planners using RMS SoftwareEnsures raw material wastage at a minimum level using the optimization program.Handles production issues and Customer complaints resolution.Created ISO manual for the Planning Department