Planning Specialist

Posted:
4/12/2026, 3:05:58 PM

Location(s):
Karnataka, India ⋅ Bengaluru, Karnataka, India

Experience Level(s):
Junior ⋅ Mid Level ⋅ Senior

Field(s):
Customer Success & Support ⋅ Sales & Account Management

ZEISS in India

ZEISS in India is headquartered in Bengaluru and present in the fields of Industrial Quality Solutions, Research Microscopy Solutions, Medical Technology, Vision Care and Sports & Cine Optics.

ZEISS India has 3 production facilities, R&D center, Global IT services and about 40 Sales & Service offices in almost all Tier I and Tier II cities in India. With 2200+ employees and continued investments over 25 years in India, ZEISS’ success story in India is continuing at a rapid pace. 

Further information at ZEISS India.

Manage inventories and ensure that material resources are consistent with production schedules. The material planner's responsibilities may include determining material specifications, maintaining inventory schedules, coordinating with internal departments, and managing external stakeholder relations. Compile information and records to draw up purchase orders for procurement of materials and services. Ensure the appropriate supply of cost-efficient and high-quality materials required to maintain steady production and product delivery.
The role requires a university education (bachelor's degree) and a professional experience of 1-2 years. 
This role covers 3 tiers. This job profile represents tier 3 of 3.
Tasks may include:
• Determining the required materials and generating purchase orders.
• Ensuring materials meet specifications, quality standards, and are cost-efficient.
• Ensuring the consistent and adequate supply of materials necessary for production.
• Coordinating with other departments regarding production goals, timelines, supplier payments, etc.
• Tracking production volume and monitoring customer demand patterns and purchasing trends.
• Scheduling and overseeing the supply and delivery of materials and products.
• Liaising with customers, suppliers, and distributors.
• Managing inventory issues, schedule changes, and cancellations.
• Preparing cost estimates and performance reports.

Manage inventories and ensure that material resources are consistent with production schedules. The material planner's responsibilities may include determining material specifications, maintaining inventory schedules, coordinating with internal departments, and managing external stakeholder relations. Compile information and records to draw up purchase orders for procurement of materials and services. Ensure the appropriate supply of cost-efficient and high-quality materials required to maintain steady production and product delivery.
The role requires a university education (bachelor's degree) and a professional experience of 1-2 years. 
This role covers 3 tiers. This job profile represents tier 3 of 3.
Tasks may include:
• Determining the required materials and generating purchase orders.
• Ensuring materials meet specifications, quality standards, and are cost-efficient.
• Ensuring the consistent and adequate supply of materials necessary for production.
• Coordinating with other departments regarding production goals, timelines, supplier payments, etc.
• Tracking production volume and monitoring customer demand patterns and purchasing trends.
• Scheduling and overseeing the supply and delivery of materials and products.
• Liaising with customers, suppliers, and distributors.
• Managing inventory issues, schedule changes, and cancellations.
• Preparing cost estimates and performance reports.

Your ZEISS Recruiting Team:

Manoj Badaik