Material Planner and Production Scheduler

Sensata Technologies · Chennai

  • Experience3–6 yrs
  • SalaryNot disclosed
  • Work modeunknown
  • Levelmid
  • Posted15 Sept 2026

About Sensata Technologies

Sensata Technologies is hiring in Chennai in semiconductors electronics. This role looks for around 3+ years of experience.

The role

A mid-level Material Planner and Production Scheduler role at a manufacturing company develops and implements supply-chain planning to improve on-time delivery and customer lead times. You lead production planning for manufacturing lines, create production plans and shop orders/work orders, schedule raw materials, monitor supplier delivery performance, and coordinate material movement from stores to the production line while tracking finished goods inventory goals. Requirements include ERP systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel), plus strong planning, organization, communication, and collaboration skills. The role is in Chennai, Tamil Nadu, India (work mode not specified).

Full job description

The Material Planner and Production Scheduler works on the holistic development and implementation of a supply chain that will produce sustained on time delivery performance, targeted customer lead time breakthroughs and optimized financial results. The Production Planner will ensure the Sales and Operations Planning processes efficiently achieve customer service levels.

General Responsibilities

Responsible for planning production for manufacturing lines. Reviews and maintains manufacturing routings. Generates production plans and shop orders Analyzes requirements and plans for capacity based on forecast as well as what if scenarios Investigates and reports on potential production problems Coordinates with production supervisors and purchasing, communicates with customer service to meet customer needs Follow-up as required with all teams to expedite flow of materials and documents to meet production schedule and customer expectation Utilizes ERP system to develop, track and maintain key metrics to monitor production performance. Reports KPIs to site management Set finished good inventory goals, review new inventory requirements, and ensure compliance to existing inventory models

Experience / Qualifications

A university degree required (i.e. Bachelors degree) or equivalent relevant work experience. Must be a team player able to work in a fast-paced environment with demonstrated ability to handle multiple competing tasks and demands Strong communication skills; oral, written and presentation Strong organization, planning and time management skills to achieve results Strong personal and professional ethical values and integrity Holds self-accountable to achieving goals and standards Proficient in Microsoft Office programs (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint, and Excel) Strong interpersonal & collaboration skills to work effectively with all levels of the organization including suppliers and/or external customers

Additional Job Profile Summary

Is responsible for creating work orders, expediting and following up on production priorities, as well as creating, managing and strictly following regular schedules They will work alongside various upper management and internal personnel to create efficient plans for miscellaneous projects and overall work.

Additional Job Description

General Responsibilities

Leads the planning & scheduling process of raw materials for production Monitors and analyzes supplier delivery performance against materials schedule Create work orders, review messages, expedite and follow up production priorities and regular schedules Leads the coordination of the internal processing and movement of materials from stores to the production line to meet manufacturing schedule requirements Organizes / tracks of shipments for dispatch from the supply base to ensure on time delivery at the plant Maintains an optimum level of finished product inventory, ensuring the level of service required by the client Complies with Sarbox controls throughout the organization to ensure compliance and escalates/addresses any non-conformities

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