Associate Manager - Planning

JOB PURPOSE

The Associate Manager – Planning (Smart Metering) is responsible for driving end-to-end planning including man, material, resources, AOP and others. The role ensures forecasting, timely procurement, and effective coordination with manufacturers, stores, logistics, and project teams.

ORGANISATION CHART

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES

• Material Planning & Forecasting:
  Own end‑to‑end material planning aligned with AOP targets to ensure uninterrupted smart meter deployment across assigned regions. Develop production schedules, dispatch plans, and delivery timelines to support project milestones.
• Deployment & Resource Forecasting:
  Forecast installation pace and resource requirements based on deployment progress, material flow, and inventory outlook, enabling proactive planning and risk mitigation.
• Business Tracking & MIS Governance:
  Lead MIS preparation, reporting, and tracking of all critical business indicators. Ensure timely, accurate dashboards to support leadership decisions.
• Revenue & Collection Monitoring:
  Maintain and update revenue and collection trackers, highlighting variances and risks while driving alignment with internal stakeholders for timely resolution.
• Invoice Lifecycle Management:
  Monitor vendor invoices from receipt to payment. Track ageing, ensure documentation completeness, and drive closure of discrepancies (price/quantity mismatches, PO issues, missing documents) with plants, stores, and finance teams.
• Inventory & Material Movement Control:
  Maintain comprehensive trackers on material availability, inward/outward movement, dispatch status, and inventory health. Communicate risks and deviations promptly to project, SCM, and finance teams.
• Demand–Supply Alignment:
  Continuously review open POs, incoming shipments, and pending dispatches to ensure precise alignment between demand and supply. Adjust material plans based on deployment dynamics and AOP revisions.
• Stakeholder Coordination & Issue Resolution:
  Facilitate cross‑functional coordination to address material shortages, schedule conflicts, and invoice/payment bottlenecks, ensuring minimal operational disruption.
• Business Documentation & Analysis:
  Prepare business reports, analytical summaries, and insights to support strategic decision‑making. Lead the creation of high‑quality presentations for internal and management reviews.

KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES - Additional Details

EXTERNAL INTERACTIONS

Manufacturers, Logistics. 

INTERNAL INTERACTIONS

Finance & Accounts Team, Project Head, SCM and Procurement Team, Contracts and Legal team, Stores.

FINANCIAL DIMENSIONS

OTHER DIMENSIONS

EDUCATION QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering.

RELEVANT EXPERIENCE

• 10–12 years in project planning/material planning; smart metering/ AMI/ utilities/ Electrical EPC preferred.

COMPETENCIES