Senior Production Planning Engineer
Edwards Vacuum · Pune Division
- Experience5–10 yrs
- SalaryNot disclosed
- Work modeonsite
- Levelsenior
- Posted11 Sept 2026
About Edwards Vacuum
Edwards Vacuum is hiring in Pune Division in semiconductors electronics. This role looks for around 5+ years of experience.
Skills
- Production planning
- Supply chain management
- Inventory management
- Supplier performance management
- Logistics management
- SAP
- ERP systems
- Bill of materials
- Material master data
- Project planning
- KPI monitoring
- Lean manufacturing
- Risk management
- Engineering project management
The role
A supply chain analyst at a high-technology vacuum equipment manufacturer plans production and coordinates project supply chains using SAP systems, inventory management, and supplier performance. The role manages material availability, logistics, ERP master data, and continuous improvement across engineered-to-order manufacturing.
Full job description
Your role
A Senior Production Planning Engineer is responsible for designing, planning, coordinating, and improving the end-to-end supply chain to ensure materials, information, and products flow efficiently from suppliers to customers. In a project-based manufacturing organization (such as engineered packages), the role bridges Engineering, Sourcing, Planning, Production, Logistics, and Project Management. Ensure timely availability of materials, optimize inventory and logistics, improve supplier performance, reduce supply chain costs, and support successful project execution while maintaining quality and customer commitments.
Production Planning & Material Availability
Prepare Monthly, quarterly production plan based on Order in and hand and first promise date Plan material requirements based on production and project schedules.Monitor shortages and expedite critical components.Maintain accurate material availability reports.Coordinate with planning, sourcing, and production teams. Supplier CoordinationFollow up with suppliers for on-time deliveries.Track supplier commitments and delays.Support supplier performance improvement initiatives.Escalate risks affecting project schedules. Inventory ManagementOptimize inventory levels.Monitor safety stock, reorder levels, and excess inventory.Reduce slow-moving and obsolete stock.Support ABC inventory analysis. Logistics ManagementCoordinate inbound and outbound logistics.Monitor transportation schedules.Ensure export/import documentation is complete.Optimize freight costs. Production SupportEnsure kits are complete before production starts.Coordinate shortages with production planning.Track material readiness for assembly.Support daily production review meetings. Project Supply Chain CoordinationSupport Operation& Project Managers on material status.Maintain project-wise material dashboards.Highlight risks affecting project milestones.Coordinate intercompany procurement. ERP & Master DataMaintain ERP master data accuracy for production.Ensure BOM and material master correctness.Release intercompany, RC components and Non core production consumables purchase orders.Support system improvements. Performance Monitoring
Develop And Monitor KPIs Such As
On-Time Material AvailabilitySupplier OTDInventory TurnoverInventory AccuracyMaterial ShortagesFreight CostProcurement Lead TimeProject Material Readiness Process ImprovementStandardize supply chain processes.Improve planning accuracy.Implement lean practices.Reduce waste in logistics and inventory.Drive automation and digital dashboards. Risk ManagementIdentify supply risks early.Develop alternate suppliers.Maintain contingency plans for critical components.Monitor geopolitical and logistics risks.
To succeed, you will need
Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Engineering (Mechanical/Electrical/Chemical)5~10+ years of experience in project management, engineering execution, or related disciplines within industrial or engineered‑to‑order environments.Proven expertise in managing complex rotating equipment and process package projects.Strong experience working with leading EPC / LSTK contractors and major end users such as EIL, Reliance, Technip, tKIS, Tecnimont, Toyo, and similar global engineering organizations.Hands-on knowledge of project planning tools and extensive experience working with ERP/SAP systems for project execution and reporting.Exceptional coordination, communication, and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across functions and levels.Demonstrated capability to manage multiple concurrent projects in a fast-paced, dynamic work environment.Strong problem-solving approach, with a continuous improvement mindset and the ability to identify and implement process enhancements.
In return, we offer
Culture of trust and accountabilityLifelong learning and career growthInnovation powered by peopleComprehensive compensation and benefitsHealth and well-being
Job location
Kuruli, Chakan.
Contact information
Talent Acquisition Team: Nandini Shetty
About Edwards
Edwards is a leading developer and manufacturer of sophisticated vacuum products, exhaust management systems and related value-added services. Edwards solutions are integral to manufacturing processes for semiconductors, flat panel displays, LEDs and solar cells. They are also used within an increasingly diverse range of industrial processes including power, glass and other coating applications; steel and other metallurgy; pharmaceutical and chemical; and for scientific instruments in a wide range of R&D applications.
Edwards has over 4,000 employees worldwide engaged in the design, manufacture and support of high technology vacuum and exhaust management equipment. Edwards has state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities in Europe, Asia and North America.