Production Planner

Philips is hiring a Production Planner in Pune, India. Level rates it ; you can apply on Philips.

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Level rates this role Little AI ●○○○: aI is not part of the work.
Tools and skills the posting cites include SAP, production planning and mrp.
Level classifies it as a mid-level role.
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Manage production schedules, master data, and material requirements planning using SAP.

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Job Title

Production Planner

Job Description

Production Planner

Your Role:

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensures on-time delivery of customer orders by managing the quality of planning-related master data in close cooperation with Enterprise Information Management (EIM).
• Generates a feasible/final Master Production Schedule (MPS) from the Initial/semi-final MPS provided by the Supply Planning function.
• Develops a feasible Detailed Production Schedule (DPS) and Material Requirements Plan (MRP) from the MPS while minimizing changeover times in collaboration with Production/Operations Management.
• Works diligently to optimize the utilization of both workforce and equipment, strategizing to enhance efficiency and productivity across production operations.
• Coordinates planning-related master data in concert with Enterprise Information Management (EIM), ensuring data integrity and consistency to facilitate effective decision-making.
• Releases meticulously crafted production schedules to the shop floor, ensuring that operational activities align seamlessly with organizational objectives and priorities.
• Facilitates regular and structured planning handshake meetings with Production/Operations Management, fostering open communication channels to address challenges, align priorities, and drive operational excellence.
• Engages in troubleshooting production orders and materials, promptly identifying and resolving issues to maintain operational continuity and uphold delivery commitments.

You Are a Great Fit If:

• Bachelor’s degree in computer science, Software Engineering, Electronics, Information Technology, or a related engineering discipline.

• Minimum 2 years till 5 years of experience in production plant or manufacturing site or equivalent. Extensive experience in SAP in PP Module, strong stakeholder manager and good communication skills interacting with stakeholder.

You will stand out if you also have:

Preferred Skills:
• Manufacturing Principles
• Troubleshooting
• Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Continuous Improvement
• Production Planning & Scheduling
• Materials Requirements Planning (MRP)
• Master Data Management (MDM)
• Supply Chain Management (SCM)

How we work together:

We believe that we are better together than apart. For our office-based teams, this means working in-person at least 3 days per week.

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Onsite roles require full-time presence in the company’s facilities.
Field roles are most effectively done outside of the company’s main facilities, generally at the customers’ or suppliers’ locations.
This role is an office-based role.

About Philips:
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• Discover our rich and exciting history.
• Learn more about our purpose.
If you’re interested in this role and have many, but not all, of the experiences needed, we encourage you to apply. You may still be the right candidate for this or other opportunities at Philips. Learn more about our culture of impact with care here.

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How we rate this

Production Planner at Philips rates 0 out of 100 for how much of the daily work is AI. That makes it Little AI (AI Level 1 of 4). The level is about AI in the job, not seniority.

Classification

Little AI. AI is not part of the work.

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Key facts

Production Planner is an open job at Philips.
Level rates this role AI Level 1 of 4: Little AI.
The role is based in Pune.
The job was posted on September 23, 2026.
Seniority: mid.
Applications are handled by Philips. Apply on Philips

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Skills and AI tools this role asks for

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