Francis Richard

Results-Driven Professional with Extensive Experience in Production Planning and Material Management. With over 6.5 years in production planning, material management, and streamlining manufacturing processes, I'm proficient in configuring SAP modules, managing master data, and ensuring ERP solutions align with operational requirements. I have a proven track record of improving planning accuracy, reducing inventory discrepancies, and enhancing workflow efficiency.

I excel at cross-functional collaboration, training end-users, and implementing scalable solutions to improve business performance and achieve operational excellence.

Production Planning Engineer - Repose mattress Pvt Ltd, Selambaryam Palayam - Coimbatore

(2026-01)

Production Planning and Material Management

• Planned and executed end-to-end production schedules based on demand forecasts, improving on-time delivery by 25%.
• Managed material requirement planning (MRP) to ensure optimal inventory levels, reducing material shortages by 20%.
• Coordinated with procurement and warehouse teams to maintain uninterrupted material flow, minimizing production delays by 15%.
• Optimized capacity utilization through data-driven planning, increasing operational efficiency by 18%.
• Maintained and validated BOM, routing, and master data, improving data accuracy by 20%.
• Analyzed production performance and generated reports using Excel, reducing manual reporting errors by 30%.
• Implemented process improvements that reduced production cycle time and enhanced workflow efficiency by 15%.

Officer – SAP S4 - CareNow Lifesciences Pvt. Ltd. - Coimbatore

(2024-02 - 2026-01)

• Configured SAP PP processes including MRP, BOM, routing, and work centers, improving planning accuracy by 22%.
• Integrated SAP PP with MM and QM modules, reducing operational delays by 18% and improving data flow consistency.
• Managed and validated master data (materials, BOMs, routings), increasing data reliability by 20%.
• Conducted structured training sessions for end-users, improving SAP system adoption by 35%.
• Collaborated with technical consultants and business stakeholders to deliver implementation projects within deadlines, improving execution efficiency by 15%.
• Optimized production planning strategies, reducing excess inventory by 18% and improving resource utilization.

Diploma in Electrical and Electronics Engineering (DEEE) - Electrical and Electronics Engineering - Government Polytechnic College, Coimbatore (2018)

SSLC - St. Mary's High School, Karumathampatti (2015)