Job Summary If you are a Professional Production Planning and Control expert, who are looking for an opportunity to grow, Emerson has an exciting role as **Assistant Manager – Production Planning & Control (PPC** ) for Factory Automation business based in Mahindra world city, Chennai, India. In this position you will drive consistent, elite material practices that drive consistence and excellence across our Factory Automation Business. In this Role, Your Responsibilities Will Be: • • Drive local sourcing for cost optimization and delivery time improvement for accessory items such as panels, cables, cylinder accessories, and fittings. • Plan and manage quarterly, monthly, weekly, and daily production schedules, ensuring effective forecast planning and material requirement alignment for book-to-ship orders. • Review scheduled sales orders, assess material availability and production capacity, and provide accurate promise dates. Release work orders accordingly. • Oversee the assembly of cylinders, valve terminals, and factory automation panels as per design specifications. • Review BOMs for valve terminal assemblies with a focus on cost and stock optimization. • Support local assembly operations for the AP partnering program related to valve manifold assemblies. • Manage local sub-assembly of AFAG handling systems and plan for the upcoming range of electrical gantry systems. • Implement effective planning strategies to support Cylinder & VTS CKD safety stock requirements. • Coordinate with design engineering teams during drawing preparation to develop optimized solutions. • Lead and resolve warranty-related issues for assembled and trading products. • Work closely with the warehouse team for work order issuance and with QC/QA teams to ensure timely product deliveries. • Support the Sales, Inventory, and Operations Planning (SIOP) process to determine supply, demand, and forecasts for factory automation products. • Develop and maintain the production planning release schedule in alignment with customer requirements and production targets. • Improve material and capacity planning processes to optimize inventory levels and manage excess & obsolete (E&O) provisions. • Maintain and communicate prospectus lead times. • Coordinate with sales, marketing, customer service, operations, and procurement teams to establish efficient processes for Ship-from-Stock and Assemble-to-Order products. • Analyze product trends and order mix to support site planning managers in identifying root causes of inventory or service issues. • Establish common metrics, data definitions, and business processes to enhance service levels, inventory management, and demand forecasting. • Continuously improve operational efficiency and ensure the right resources are allocated effectively. • Maintain and enhance systems and resources to achieve organizational objectives. **Who You Are:** As a strategic partner, you will manage data, do analysis, discuss findings, and offer solutions. In a multicultural setting, you act as a reformer with outstanding influencing abilities at all organisational levels. For This Role, You Will Need: 1. Engineering with relevant planning and scheduling experience and a total experience of 10+ years. 2. Good knowledge on MS Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook). 3. Good communication, negotiation, and leadership skills. 4. Basic Finance and Costing Knowledge is preferred. 5. Must be Proficient in ERP systems. Preferred Qualifications that Set You Apart: Bachelor or any equivalent experience in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Instrumentation Engineering, or any related field. Our Offer to You: By joining Emerson, you will be given the opportunity to make a difference through the work you do. Emerson's compensation and benefits programs are designed to be competitive within the industry and local labor markets. We also offer a comprehensive medical and insurance coverage to meet the needs of our employees. We are committed to creating a global workplace that supports diversity, equity and embraces inclusion. We welcome foreign nationals to join us through our Work Authorization Sponsorship. We attract, develop, and retain exceptional people in an inclusive environment, where all employees can reach their greatest potential. We are dedicated to the ongoing development of our employees because we know that it is critical to our success as a global company. We have established our Remote Work Policy for eligible roles to promote Work-Life Balance through a hybrid work set up where our team members can take advantage of working both from home and at the office. Safety is paramount to us, and we are relentless in our pursuit to provide a Safe Working Environment across our global network and facilities. Through our benefits, development opportunities, and an inclusive and safe work environment, we aim to create an organization our people are proud to represent. 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If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: idisability.administrator@emerson.com. **WHY EMERSON** **Our Commitment to Our People** At Emerson, we are motivated by a spirit of collaboration that helps our diverse, multicultural teams across the world drive innovation that makes the world healthier, safer, smarter, and more sustainable. And we want you to join us in our bold aspiration. We have built an engaged community of inquisitive, dedicated people who thrive knowing they are welcomed, trusted, celebrated, and empowered to solve the world’s most complex problems — for our customers, our communities, and the planet. You’ll contribute to this vital work while further developing your skills through our award-winning employee development programs. We are a proud corporate citizen in every city where we operate and are committed to our people, our communities, and the world at large. We take this responsibility seriously and strive to make a positive impact through every endeavor. At Emerson, you’ll see firsthand that our people are at the center of everything we do. So, let’s go. Let’s think differently. Learn, collaborate, and grow. Seek opportunity. Push boundaries. Be empowered to make things better. Speed up to break through. Let’s go, together. **Accessibility Assistance or Accommodation** If you have a disability and are having difficulty accessing or using this website to apply for a position, please contact: idisability.administrator@emerson.com . **ABOUT EMERSON** Emerson is a global leader in automation technology and software. Through our deep domain expertise and legacy of flawless execution, Emerson helps customers in critical industries like life sciences, energy, power and renewables, chemical and advanced factory automation operate more sustainably while improving productivity, energy security and reliability. With global operations and a comprehensive portfolio of software and technology, we are helping companies implement digital transformation to measurably improve their operations, conserve valuable resources and enhance their safety. We offer equitable opportunities, celebrate diversity, and embrace challenges with confidence that, together, we can make an impact across a broad spectrum of countries and industries. Whether you’re an established professional looking for a career change, an undergraduate student exploring possibilities, or a recent graduate with an advanced degree, you’ll find your chance to make a difference with Emerson. Join our team – let’s go! **No calls or agencies please.** **Requisition ID** : 25014197 Emerson is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. 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