Palani Sp

Results-driven Production Planning & Control (PPC) Engineer with 9.5+ years of experience in the automotive manufacturing industry. Skilled in production planning, scheduling, inventory management, dispatch operations, packing management, logistics coordination, and supply chain activities. Proficient in SAP MM/SD, Just-in-Time (JIT), Vendor Managed Inventory (VMI), and Lean Manufacturing methodologies.

Strong ability to coordinate with production, procurement, stores, and logistics teams to ensure smooth operations, optimal inventory levels, and on-time customer deliveries. Proven track record of improving operational efficiency, achieving production targets, minimizing delays, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives in fast-paced manufacturing environments.

Production Planning Control (PPC) Engineer and warehouse at Mando Automotive India Pvt Ltd (2011-05 – 2021-01)

Managed Production Planning & Control (PPC) activities, ensuring smooth production flow and adherence to customer delivery schedules.

• Developed and executed daily, weekly, and monthly production plans based on customer demand forecasts and production capacity.
• Managed Just-in-Time (JIT) logistics operations to support uninterrupted production and optimize inventory levels.
• Coordinated with customers, including Hyundai Motor Company and Kia Corporation, to ensure timely order fulfillment and delivery performance.
• Achieved high on-time delivery performance while maintaining zero line stoppages through effective production and material planning.
• Managed SAP MM/SD transactions related to inventory control, Available-to-Promise (ATP), dispatch planning, and logistics operations.
• Enhanced production efficiency through line balancing, capacity planning, and cycle time reduction initiatives.
• Collaborated closely with Quality, Maintenance, Stores, and Logistics departments to ensure seamless manufacturing operations.
• Implemented Lean Manufacturing practices, including 5S and Kaizen, to improve productivity, quality, and workplace organization.
• Optimized manpower and machine utilization to consistently achieve production targets and operational goals.
• Planned and monitored dispatch activities to ensure accurate and on-time deliveries to customers.
• Supervised packing operations to ensure safe, damage-free shipment of finished goods.
• Maintained accurate inventory records using FIFO methodology and systematic stock monitoring techniques.
• Monitored inventory levels and coordinated material availability to support continuous production requirements.
• Prepared MIS reports, production reports, and KPI dashboards for management review and performance analysis.
• Supported continuous improvement initiatives focused on cost reduction, process optimization, and operational excellence.

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering – Sri Sowdambika Polytechnic college