Central Planner
Date: 7 Aug 2025
Location: IN
Company: Coats
Job Title : Central Planner
Location : Bangalore, Madurai
| Role Purpose |
| Plan Production in accordance with Coats Best Practice Scheduling Definition. |
| Ensure focus on WIP, Lead-time, Service and Stock Targets. |
| Deliver the plan. |
| Principal Accountabilities and Key Activities |
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Data- |
| Capacities, PP Data integrity, Calendars, APO Custom Tables. |
| Process- |
| Follow monthly, weekly, daily processes required to achieve desired Scheduling Outcome, Including the following: |
| Check scheduling output for data or process related errors/ Coordinate fixes |
| Process Under and Over Supply Alerts: Tune process to reduce or remove repeating errors |
| Inputs to S&OP: Stress points, repeating errors, needs, recommendations |
| Monitor and fine-tune WIP, on-going attention to IHPT/ Routings/ Actual |
| Deal with daily issues impacting scheduling including rationing of grey thread, dyestuff shortages. |
| Flag Priorities to the schedule without compromising the overall plan and service |
| Associated Dyeing |
| Exception Planning e.g. produce locally, Expeditors from Sales Desk |
| Deliver the agreed Objectives of the Monthly S&OP |
| Review Relevant Job Logs (1C, PPDS logs.) |
| Rewinding of SLOBs to faster movers in times of low activity |
| People- |
| Communicate with all relevant departments in relation to achieving production plan and Service Targets- |
| Procurement (Grey and MUM to ensure availability) |
| Manufacturing (FIFO, with expedition for redyes) |
| Maintenance (Machine up time) |
| Quality |
| Within Supply Chain |
| Global Master Data |
| Sales (Manageable number of priorities) |
| Colour Laboratory (on new recipe development) |
| IT Support (Power User) |
Education, Qualifications and Experience
- Strong statistical and mathematical knowledge.
- Good communication skills (Superior in English).
- Good Excel knowledge.
- Good problem resolving skills
- Good skill to observe the relation between different areas
- Deep understanding of Supply Chain Best Practice
- University Degree
- Relevant Supply Chain Qualification
At Coats Group, we are committed to innovation, excellence, and fostering a diverse and collaborative environment where every team member can thrive. If you are passionate about making an impact in the textile industry and eager to join a global leader with a rich heritage and a forward-thinking approach, we invite you to take the next step in your career with us.