Production Planning Control
SAMEATH LAL CHANDRAN B.
Planner
Walajapet,TN
Summary
Planning and Manufacturing Professional with 16+ years of experience in the footwear industry across Production Planning Control, Capacity Planning, Demand Forecasting, Supply Chain Coordination, Inventory Management, and Manufacturing Operations. Proven expertise in developing production schedules, improving OTIF performance, optimizing resources, and coordinating cross-functional teams to achieve business objectives. Proficient in Microsoft Dynamics 365, SAP ERP, Advanced Excel, and Power BI.
Overview
5
5
Languages
1
1
Certification
16
16
years of professional experience
Work History
Material Planner
Aspire Footwear PVT – Aravid Fashion
08.2026 - Current
- Accountabilities
- Working with operating staff to establish procedures, standards, systems and procedures
- Obtaining order details from the marketing team and ensuring Material On-Time for order fulfillment.
- Receiving the Bill of Material (BOM) from the Development Team and verifying it for any errors.
- Verifying the available stock in the store against the received BOM and the requirements for the order received.
- Insightful knowledge in managing implementation of key purchases / alternate sourcing strategies within manufacturing / domain and ensuring that plans are aligned with project as well as the production / project / operational requirements
- Facilitating material planning, inventory control, purchase, vendor development and disposal of surplus.
Planning Executive
TATA INTERNATIONAL LTD (FWB)
07.2019 - 08.2026
- Accountabilities
- Develop and execute production plans for Cutting, Closing, and Lasting operations.
- Prepare Purchase Requisitions (PR) and coordinate material availability based on supplier ETAs.
- Create production schedules aligned with order priorities and material readiness.
- Monitor 3-month loading plans against available production capacity and proactively escalate constraints.
- Drive On-Time-In-Full (OTIF) performance through effective Time & Action (T&A) planning.
- Verify BOM requirements against available inventory to ensure uninterrupted production.
- Coordinate with procurement, production, stores, and quality teams to ensure timely order execution.
- Support resource utilization and manufacturing efficiency initiatives.
- Generate MIS reports and planning dashboards for management review.
- Key Achievements
- NPC (National Productive Council) Certified 5S Auditor and Awarded as outstanding deductions Commitment as 5S Auditor.
- Ensure adherence to workplace safety, 5S, and company policies.
- Took several measures to improve operational efficiency; reduced inventory from 1.5 crores to 1 cores
- Achieved 95% on-time delivery by ensuring proper production planning and coordination.
Quality Controller
SX Sports PVT LTD (Zeven)
06.2016 - 07.2019
- Accountabilities
- Took on the role of overseeing the quality of imported shoes from China and was recognized as a champion in the footwear department.
- Guaranteed the delivery of high-quality products to customers, both in B2B and B2C settings
- Reported product quality issues to the sourcing team through PCR (Product Complaint Report).
- Collaborated with other members of management to develop new product and engineering designs, and manufacturing & training methods.
Techy & Warranty Analyst
Thrive Cars, Salem-Tamil Nadu
05.2013 - 05.2016
- Accountabilities
- Worked as technical coordinator & warranty Analyst.
- Dealer Internal Trainer.
Mentor
DAYALBAGH EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE
08.2011 - 05.2013
- Accountabilities
- Worked as a final inspector in a single conveyer & Maintain hourly, daily & monthly final inspection report.
GOOD LEATHER SHOES PRIVATE LIMITED
08.2010 - 08.2011
- Accountabilities
- Final Inspector in Upper Production and take care of quality for HOTTER Customer.
Education
Bachelor's - Business Administration
Alagappa university
01-2022
Diploma - Leather Technology
Dayalbagh Educational Institute
Agra01-2010
ITI - Motor Vehicle Mechanic (Four Wheeler)
Dayalbagh Educational Institute
01-2007
High School - undefined
Tamil Nadu Board
Madurai01-2006
Skills
Production Planning & Scheduling
Demand Forecasting
Capacity Planning
Material Requirement Planning (MRP)
Inventory Control
Master production scheduling
Statistical forecasting
Scenario planning
OTIF Management
Supply Chain Coordination
Resource Optimization
ERP Systems
Process Improvement
Root cause analysis
Certification
NPC (National Productive Council) Certified 5S Auditor and Awarded as outstanding deductions Commitment as 5S Auditor.
Interests
Procurement
Timeline
Material Planner
Aspire Footwear PVT – Aravid Fashion
08.2026 - Current
Planning Executive
TATA INTERNATIONAL LTD (FWB)
07.2019 - 08.2026
Quality Controller
SX Sports PVT LTD (Zeven)
06.2016 - 07.2019
Techy & Warranty Analyst
Thrive Cars, Salem-Tamil Nadu
05.2013 - 05.2016
Mentor
DAYALBAGH EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTE
08.2011 - 05.2013
GOOD LEATHER SHOES PRIVATE LIMITED
08.2010 - 08.2011
High School - undefined
Tamil Nadu Board
ITI - Motor Vehicle Mechanic (Four Wheeler)
Dayalbagh Educational Institute
Diploma - Leather Technology
Dayalbagh Educational Institute
Bachelor's - Business Administration
Alagappa university