Planning Associate

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 Head of Manufacturing & Supply Chain, the Planning Associate will be responsible for vendor coordination, production planning, BOM management, and SAP operations for smart meter manufacturing at Sistema.bio's Pune (Chakan) factory, while supporting PPC and export logistics as needed. The role requires a proactive, process-driven professional with experience in electronics or electromechanical manufacturing, capable of independently managing vendors and building efficient systems and documentation.

You’ll be in charge of:

• Managing end-to-end vendor communication, including sourcing, quality clarifications, delivery follow-ups, and sample approvals.
• Coordinating with the London engineering team to implement engineering requirements, ECNs, and BOM updates into production and procurement.
• Maintaining the Production Planning & Control (PPC) schedule by tracking production, mitigating risks, and ensuring material availability.
• Managing SAP master data, including BOMs, routings, production orders, and goods receipts, ensuring SAP remains the single source of truth.
• Supporting PPC and export logistics, including shipping documentation, freight coordination, and end-to-end order tracking.
• Qualifying and managing local vendors through technical evaluations, sample validation, quotations, and Approved Vendor List (AVL) maintenance.
• Developing SOPs, process documentation, and tracking systems to standardize manufacturing and logistics operations.
• Coordinating with test rig and hardware suppliers to ensure assembly fixtures and test equipment are available, calibrated, and production-ready.

More about YOU:

Education:

• B.E. / B.Tech in Electronics, Electronics & Telecommunication, Mechatronics, Mechanical or Production Engineering
• Diploma with strong practical background also considered

Experience:

• 3 to 4 years in manufacturing (electronics, electromechanical, or plastics-to-electronics)
• Hands-on experience in vendor coordination, procurement, or PPC
• Working knowledge of BOM structures, ECN management, and production scheduling
• Exposure to automated test rigs or hardware assembly interfaces preferred
• SAP (MM / PP modules) experience strongly preferred

Key Skills:

• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings, BOMs, and technical specs
• Comfortable working with both factory floor teams and remote design engineers
• Experienced in export documentation: packing lists, commercial invoices, HSN codes
• Strong written and spoken English (daily coordination with London team)
• Proficient in Excel and G-Suite

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.