Head - Material Planning & Scheduling
Siemens
We empower our people to stay resilient and relevant in a constantly changing world. We’re looking for people who are always searching for creative ways to grow and learn. People who want to make a real impact, now and in the future. Does that sound like you? Then it seems like you’d make an outstanding addition to our vibrant team. Siemens Mobility is an independently run company of Siemens AG. Its core business includes rail vehicles, rail automation and electrification solutions, turnkey systems, intelligent road traffic technology and related services. In Mobility, we help our customers meet the need for hard-working mobility solutions. We’re making the lives of people who travel easier and more enjoyable while constantly developing new, intelligent mobility solutions!
We are looking for a Head – Material Planning & Scheduling
Lead Material Planning and Production Scheduling for Converters & Signaling manufacturing operations, ensuring material availability, optimized inventory, effective production planning, and on-time customer deliveries while driving operational excellence and supply chain performance.
You’ll make a difference by
- Budgeting, forecasting, controlling and reporting Key financial KPIs (Revenue, Profit and Free Cash Flow)
- Develop and execute material planning strategies to support production requirements.
- Drive MRP-based planning and ensure timely availability of materials, components, and subassemblies.
- Prepare and monitor production schedules aligned with customer demand and manufacturing capacity.
- Coordinate with Procurement, Production, Quality, Engineering, Project Management, and Logistics teams to ensure smooth execution.
- Manage inventory levels, reduce excess and obsolete stock, and improve inventory turns.
- Monitor and improve schedule adherence, material availability, and delivery performance.
- Identify and mitigate supply chain risks, shortages, and production bottlenecks.
- Responsible for Packing and timely dispatches of Finished Goods
- Lead continuous improvement initiatives in planning, inventory management, and SAP utilization.
- Develop, coach, and lead a team of planners and schedulers.
- Proven leader with 15+ years of experience in Material Planning, Production Scheduling, Supply Chain, or Manufacturing Operations, including at least 5 years in a managerial role, with a strong track record of delivering production commitments, optimizing inventory, and leading cross-functional teams.
- Preferred Industry Experience: Rolling Stock, Converters, Railways, Signaling Systems, Power Electronics, Electrical Equipment Manufacturing, or other complex project-based manufacturing environments.
- Material Availability, On-Time Delivery (OTD), Production Schedule Adherence, Inventory Turnover, Delivery Reliability, Supplier Delivery Performance, Reduction in Material Shortages
We value your unique identity and perspective and are fully committed to providing equitable opportunities and building a workplace that reflects the diversity of society. Come bring your authentic self and create a better tomorrow with us.
Make your mark in our exciting world at Siemens.
This role is based in Nashik. You might be required to visit other locations within India and outside. In return, you'll get the chance to work with teams impacting - and the shape of things to come. We're Siemens. A collection of over 379,000 minds building the future, one day at a time in over 200 countries. We're dedicated to equality, and we encourage applications that reflect the diversity of the communities we work in. All employment decisions at Siemens are based on qualifications, merit and business need. Bring your curiosity and creativity and help us shape tomorrow.
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