Deputy General Manager – PPIC (API)

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced professional to lead Production Planning & Inventory Control (PPIC) for our API manufacturing operations. This role is critical in ensuring seamless coordination between production, supply chain, and commercial teams, driving efficiency, compliance, and timely delivery of high-quality APIs to global markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Production Planning & Control
  
  
  
  • Develop and implement monthly, quarterly, and annual production plans aligned with business targets.
  
  
  • Monitor plant capacity utilization and optimize resource allocation.
  
  
  • Coordinate with manufacturing, QA/QC, and engineering teams to ensure adherence to schedules.
  
  
  
  


• Inventory & Materials Management
  
  
  
  • Oversee raw material, intermediate, and finished goods inventory levels.
  
  
  • Ensure timely procurement and availability of critical inputs.
  
  
  • Drive initiatives for inventory optimization and cost control.
  
  
  
  


• Coordination & Stakeholder Management
  
  
  
  • Act as the central link between production, procurement, supply chain, and sales teams.
  
  
  • Provide regular MIS reports on production status, material consumption, and dispatch schedules.
  
  
  • Support demand forecasting and align production plans with market requirements.
  
  
  
  


• Compliance & Documentation
  
  
  
  • Ensure PPIC processes comply with GMP, regulatory, and EHS standards.
  
  
  • Maintain accurate documentation for audits, inspections, and internal reviews.
  
  
  • Drive data integrity and digitalization initiatives in planning systems.
  
  
  
  


• Leadership & Continuous Improvement

• Lead and mentor PPIC team members, fostering accountability and efficiency.


• Identify opportunities for process improvement, automation, and lean practices.


• Support strategic projects including capacity expansion and new product introduction.

 Qualifications

• B.Tech in Chemical Engineering (mandatory).


• 15–20 years of experience in API manufacturing PPIC functions.


• Strong knowledge of production planning, inventory management, and supply chain coordination.


• Familiarity with ERP/PPIC systems (SAP, Oracle, etc.).


• Proven track record of handling large-scale API operations and regulatory audits.

 Skills & Competencies

• Strategic planning and analytical skills.


• Strong leadership and team management.


• Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement.


• Problem-solving and decision-making ability.


• Compliance orientation with attention to detail.