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Job Title: Manager - Planning

Job Type: Permanent, Full-time

Function: Operations

Business: Godrej Properties Limited

Location: WE - Zone

About Godrej Industries Group (GIG)

At the Godrej Industries Group, we are privileged to serve over 1.1 billion consumers globally through our businesses with market leadership positions in the consumer products, real estate, agriculture, financial services and chemicals industries

About Godrej Properties Limited (GPL)

Godrej Properties brings the Godrej Group philosophy of innovation, sustainability, and excellence to the real estate industry. Each Godrej Properties development combines the over 125-year legacy of excellence and trust with a commitment to cutting-edge design, technology, and sustainability.

We are looking for a dynamic and detail-oriented Manager – Planning to oversee and manage the planning activities of large construction projects, preferably residential multistoried apartment complexes or townships. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the strategic planning, coordination, and execution of project activities, ensuring timelines, budgets, and quality standards are met.

Key Responsibilities:

• Develop and manage comprehensive project plans, including schedules, budgets, and resource allocations.
• Coordinate with cross-functional departments to ensure seamless project execution, from design to completion.
• Conduct micro-planning to optimize project workflows, resource utilization, and cost-efficiency.
• Monitor project progress against timelines, identify potential delays, and implement corrective actions.
• Prepare detailed budgets, track expenditures, and ensure financial controls are in place.
• Analyze project data to identify risks, propose mitigation strategies, and support decision-making processes.
• Oversee the preparation of progress reports, forecasts, and performance metrics for stakeholders.
• Collaborate with site teams, consultants, and vendors to ensure alignment with project goals and timelines.
• Implement project management best practices and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Mentor and guide a team of planning engineers to enhance their professional growth and capabilities.

Who are we looking for?

Essential Educational Qualification:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Civil Engineering (B.E./B.Tech)
• NICMAR certification (preferred)

Experience:

• Min 10 years of planning experience in large-scale construction projects, preferably in residential multi storied apartments or townships.
• Proven experience in planning various project activities, including micro-planning, budgeting, and interdepartmental coordination.

Skills and Competencies:

Necessary Skills:

• Strong attention to detail with a focus on accuracy and quality.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective stakeholder management.
• Strong numeracy and analytical skills for data interpretation and decision-making.
• Proficient in project planning software and technical tools relevant to construction project management.
• Ability to solve complex engineering and project-related challenges proactively.

Desirable Skills:

• Leadership qualities with the ability to guide and motivate a team.
• Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
• Adaptability to manage multiple projects simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.

What’s in it for you?

Be an equal parent

Maternity support, including paid leave ahead of statutory guidelines, and flexible work options on return

Paternity support, including paid leave

New mothers can bring a caregiver and children under a year old, on work travel

Adoption support; gender neutral and based on the primary caregiver, with paid leave options

No place for discrimination at Godrej

Gender-neutral anti-harassment policy

Same sex partner benefits at par with married spouses

Gender transition support

We are selfish about your wellness

Comprehensive health insurance plans, as well as accident coverage for you and your family, with top-up options

Trust based sick leave

Mental wellness and self-care programmes, resources and counselling

Celebrating wins, the Godrej Way

Structured recognition platforms for individual, team and business-level achievements

Performance-based earning opportunities

An inclusive Godrej

Before you go, there is something important we want to highlight. There is no place for discrimination at Godrej. Diversity is the philosophy of who we are as a company. And has been for over a century. It’s not just in our DNA and nice to do. Being more diverse - especially having our team members reflect the diversity of our businesses and communities - helps us innovate better and grow faster. We hope this resonates with you.

We take pride in being an equal opportunities employer. We recognise merit and encourage diversity. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination on the basis of nationality, race, colour, religion, caste, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, disability, age, or marital status and ensure equal opportunities for all our team members.

If this sounds like a role for you, apply now! We look forward to meeting you.

Company Overview

Reliance Retail is India's largest and most profitable retailer, offering a diversified omni-channel presence through integrated store concepts and digital platforms. With a vast store network and strong supply chain infrastructure, we strive to provide superior value and quality to our customers. We cater to over 193 million loyal customers across major consumption categories such as Consumer Electronics, Fashion & Lifestyle, Grocery, Pharma, and Connectivity. Headquartered in Mumbai, we boast a workforce of over 10,001 employees.

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Job Overview

The Planning Manager role at Reliance Retail is aimed at enhancing our operational efficiency in Delhi. This full-time, mid-level position requires strategic oversight to streamline our retail functions. The Planning Manager will play a critical role in managing and executing data-driven strategies to improve performance and outcomes. The ideal candidate must excel in strategic planning and project management.

Qualifications and Skills

• Strategic planning experience to orchestrate and implement high-level business strategies (Mandatory skill).
• Proven project management capabilities, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within scope (Mandatory skill).
• Strong data analysis skills, with the ability to interpret complex data sets and derive actionable insights.
• Excellent communication skills to effectively present findings and influence stakeholders at various levels.
• Adept problem-solving abilities to proactively address and resolve business challenges.
• Sound decision-making skills to guide strategic and operational plans.
• In-depth understanding of planning techniques to optimize retail operations and processes.
• Experience in planning analysis to evaluate business trends and anticipate future needs.

Roles and Responsibilities

• Develop and implement strategies and policies to enhance planning and operational efficiency.
• Manage projects from conception through to execution, ensuring alignment with business objectives.
• Analyze market and business data to identify trends and opportunities for growth.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align strategic goals with operational objectives.
• Monitor progress of initiatives and provide regular updates to senior management.
• Facilitate effective communication internally to ensure coherence and understanding of strategic plans.
• Address bottlenecks and challenges proactively to minimize disruptions.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to junior planning staff, fostering their professional development.

• Developing and implementing the company's long-term strategic plan, aligning it with overall business objectives.
• Conducting in-depth market research, competitive analysis, and industry trend forecasting.
• Identifying new business opportunities, strategic partnerships, and potential M&A targets.
• Translating strategic goals into actionable business plans and operational initiatives.
• Collaborating with department heads to ensure strategic alignment across all functional areas.
• Monitoring the execution of strategic initiatives and evaluating their effectiveness.
• Developing key performance indicators (KPIs) to track progress against strategic objectives.
• Preparing comprehensive reports and presentations for the executive team and board of directors.
• Facilitating strategic planning workshops and discussions.
• Analyzing financial data and market intelligence to support strategic decision-making.

• Platforms:

Meta, Pinterest, Snapchat, LinkedIn

• Support CDC in Recommendation of optimal account structure based upon

performance and reporting needs (CDC)

Responsibilities :

• Providing tactical planning support, including supporting in issuing vendor Request

for Proposals (RFPs) and sharing POV & recommendation on vendor

evaluation/selection, 1st & 3rd party targeting, creative asset strategy, bid

optimization strategy, and inventory sources/platforms.

Strategic direction will be set by Crossmedia.

(in-platform build and QA of approved Paid Social campaigns)

• Supporting client in generating conversion tags & remarketing pixel integration, then

QA’ing once these are placed on-site by clients.

• Daily pacing and optimization, such as budget flighting, bid optimizations, inventory

& targeting optimization, partner flighting, and inventory/placement optimization,

etc.

• Routine QA to ensure accuracy of in-market campaigns

• Analysis and campaign insights for weekly, monthly, and quarterly reporting

deliverables (cadence to vary based on marketing campaign)

• Slight support of external communications (i.e. email delivery of basic tasks, such as

confirming campaign delivery, requesting vendor support tickets, etc.)

Required skills:

1. Certification in Google & Meta are must.

2. Hands-on expertise with tools such as Google Ads, Meta Ads Manager, DV360, Campaign Manager, and analytics dashboards.

3. Strong analytical skills with the ability to derive insights from complex data sets.

4. Excellent communication and client management abilities.

5. Proven experience leading teams and cross-functional projects.

6. Pinterest knowledge is must for this profile

Who are you?

• You eat, breathe, sleep brands and everything social media and digital
• You always know what’s up in the digital marketing space, which brand collaborated with whom, what was the latest campaign, what’s the next big thing in video marketing and the likes
• You always have an idea up your sleeve.those thoughts just keep running!
• You imagine yourself holding a Cannes trophy very soon
• You deep dive into client briefs and identify the objectives & action points, and are able to turn them into campaigns that will provide solutions
• You can think of innovative and interactive digital campaigns for new client pitches and existing clients
• You have a knack for content & design and understand consumption patterns of your customers
• You are super curious - the research keeda is alive, you love to talk to people, understand thoughts and behavior patterns at large (obviously talking beyond just a Google search!) And we’re also talking about deriving actionable insights from all that research.
• The human psyche has to be one of your favorite things to think about
• You have the gift of the gab - presentation skills and convincing skills are on point, let’s call you a storyteller of sorts!
• You have the thirst to learn more about advertising, always!
• You have a team handling experience

What will you do?

• You will be a story weaver and a storyteller. You will be responsible for leading new business pitch presentations end to end with a narrative while owning everything from the campaign idea to execution of sample creatives. You will have to work in collaboration with different teams including content, design, films, outreach, media, etc. to ensure the pitch is an offer the client just can’t refuse!
• You will work on something new every day (we mean it when we say it). We are talking binge worthy OTT shows while sipping wine, best tech companies and also baby products that make you go aww. Imagine spending one day working on Mirzapur and then switching to luxury champagne Chandon, and from there to global giant Tata Consultancy Services and to a kids brand MeeMee.
• You will be leading & steering brainstorm sessions to make sure creative insights and ideas come alive for both new businesses and existing clients.
• You will be doing a lot of research to understand industry trends and implement learnings from the same in the new business pitches. You will be responsible for conducting primary & secondary research to gather consumer, category, and company data and insights for new client pitches.
• You will be adept at observing market dynamics and working on identifying brand positioning to create proper communication routes for new clients pitches and existing clients.
• You will have to visualize ideas across multiple platforms till their execution and amplification.
• You will be leading a small team of planners/strategists and train them to be the next generation of strategists in the industry.

• Develop and manage detailed production schedules to meet demand forecasts and customer orders.
• Optimize resource allocation, including materials, labor, and equipment, to maximize efficiency.
• Collaborate closely with sales, procurement, and operations teams to ensure alignment on production plans.
• Monitor production progress, identify bottlenecks, and implement corrective actions promptly.
• Maintain accurate production data and inventory levels, utilizing ERP systems effectively.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, forecast future needs, and implement improvements.
• Ensure compliance with quality standards and safety regulations throughout the production process.
• Lead and mentor the production planning team, fostering a collaborative and results-driven environment.
• Manage supplier relationships related to raw materials and components critical for production.
• Implement and refine lean manufacturing principles and other continuous improvement methodologies.
• Prepare regular reports on production performance, key metrics, and planning activities.
• Participate in strategic planning sessions to align production capabilities with business objectives.

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in production planning or operations management within a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and advanced planning software.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, lean principles, and supply chain dynamics.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficiency in forecasting techniques and inventory management strategies.
• Strong leadership, team management, and communication abilities.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy.
• Experience in (mention relevant industry, e.g., automotive, electronics, pharmaceuticals) manufacturing is preferred.

• Develop and implement robust production plans that align with demand forecasts and business objectives.
• Optimize production schedules to maximize throughput, minimize downtime, and ensure on-time delivery.
• Manage raw material and finished goods inventory levels to ensure product availability while minimizing holding costs.
• Collaborate closely with sales and marketing teams to understand demand fluctuations and promotional activities.
• Work with the procurement team to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components.
• Monitor production performance against plans, identifying deviations and implementing corrective actions.
• Analyze production data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Develop and maintain key performance indicators (KPIs) for production planning and execution.
• Utilize planning software and tools to create accurate and efficient schedules.
• Communicate production plans and status updates to all relevant stakeholders.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the production and supply chain functions.

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of 6 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain management, preferably within the FMCG industry.
• Proven experience with demand forecasting and inventory management techniques.
• Proficiency in production planning software (e.g., SAP APO, Oracle ASCP) and ERP systems.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret complex data.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced, remote environment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and best practices in the FMCG sector.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing principles is a plus.

• Bachelor's degree in Hospitality Management, Marketing, Communications, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in event planning and management.
• Proven track record of successfully planning and executing diverse events.
• Strong knowledge of event budgeting, vendor management, and contract negotiation.
• Excellent organizational, time management, and multitasking abilities.
• Proficiency in event management software and tools.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Creative thinker with a passion for delivering memorable experiences.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, as required by events.