Planning & Warehouse Manager

Sistema.bio, we work with farmers to improve life on Earth.

Sistema.bio is a global social enterprise working with farmers to improve life on Earth. Founded in 2010 in Mexico, we provide innovative biodigester technology, training, and financing that enable farmers to convert organic waste into renewable energy and organic fertilizer.

Sistema.bio operates in more than 20 countries across Africa, Asia, and Latin America and has supported over 150,000 farms to date. Through our work, we help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, strengthen farm resilience, and promote regenerative agricultural practices.

At Sistema.bio, we believe that accelerating the transition to renewable energy, reducing global emissions, and advancing regenerative farming are essential to building a thriving planet for current and future generations. Our mission drives action at the intersection of food security, climate change, and social equity.

You have the opportunity to become an integral part of this impactful story!

Your mission at Sistema.bio:

Reporting to the Global Product Head, the Planning & Warehouse Manager will lead end-to-end Production Planning & Control (PPC) and Warehouse operations for Sistema.bio’s India manufacturing facility at Chakan, Pune. The role owns the translation of the monthly sales plan into a detailed production schedule, ensures on-time material availability through timely Purchase Requisitions, and manages inventory accuracy, kit scheduling, export logistics, and weekly plan execution. This enables the factory to meet customer commit dates at optimum cost and with zero stockouts. 

You’ll be in charge of:

• Sales-to-Production Planning:
  Converting monthly and quarterly sales forecasts into a viable master production schedule (MPS), and aligning capacity, materials, and labour ahead of each planning cycle.
• Purchase Requisition (PR) Management:
  Generating and tracking all PRs for raw materials, bought-out components, and consumables based on the production plan, and coordinating with procurement to resolve shortages before they hit the line.
• Weekly Production Plan Release & Execution:
  Issuing weekly manufacturing plans to the shop floor, monitoring daily progress, and flagging deviations to the India Production Director and direct manager for escalation.
• Kit Schedule & Dispatch Management:
  Owning the kit release schedule for domestic and export orders, ensuring kits are assembled and staged per confirmed dispatch dates, and coordinating with the stores team on kit accuracy checks.
• Export Logistics & Documentation:
  Managing end-to-end export order fulfilment, including shipping instructions, freight forwarder coordination, BL drafts, packing lists, invoices, and regulatory documentation (ARE-1, DGFT, AD codes).

More about YOU:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, or Supply Chain Management
• MBA / PG Diploma in Operations / Supply Chain is an advantage

Key Skills & Experience:

• 6-8 years of experience in Production Planning & Control (PPC), materials management, or warehouse operations within a manufacturing environment; automotive, agri-equipment, or electromechanical products backgrounds preferred
• Hands-on experience with SAP MM/PP or an equivalent ERP, particularly for PR/PO workflows and inventory management
• Proven track record of managing export logistics and freight documentation, including ARE-1, DGFT, and Bill of Lading
• Experience leading a team of 2-5 people in a factory setting
• Strong knowledge of inventory management principles, including cycle counting and ABC/XYZ analysis

Women candidates are highly encouraged to apply!

What we offer: 

✨ Passion and Purpose:
Join a dynamic social impact company, certified B Corp and immerse yourself in an environment where passion, a strong mission and collaborative spirit converge. 

🌍 Global Team, Local Impact: Be part of our incredible international team comprising over 300 colleagues across 3 continents. Experience the power of working together toward a common goal that transcends borders. 

🍃Balance matters: We understand that your best work comes from a rested and healthy state. Embrace our commitment to work-life balance with a flexible and accommodating work environment designed to suit your needs.

👐 Embrace diversity: Join a vibrant workplace with colleagues representing more than 15 nationalities. At Sistema.bio, inclusivity and diversity are not just values; they are the essence of our culture.

🌱 Grow with us: We foster an autonomous work environment that empowers you to contribute, develop, and take ownership of your projects and work. Join our team of doers in a fast-paced environment where there are plenty of opportunities to grow and learn. 

🐄 Farmers are at the heart of what we do: Our mission, strategies, and day-to-day operations revolve around supporting farmers. We are committed to creating a positive impact on their lives, ensuring our work is always aligned with their needs and challenges.

Our values are FIRE 🔥

Farmer-Centric: We are inspired by the passion and hard work of farmers in all we do

Impact-driven: We are focused on cultivating positive change on Earth

Resourceful: We are proactive and efficient, weeding out challenges as they pop up

Ethical: Trust, transparency, reliability, and respect to cultivate healthy relationships

Your journey with us is not just a job; it's a chance to make a lasting impact.

Sistema.bio is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage diversity in the workplace regardless of gender, race or color, ethnicity or national origin, age, disability, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.