13 Strategic Planning Manager jobs in Karachi

We are looking for an experienced and detail-oriented Planning Manager to join our team in the denim garment industry. The ideal candidate will be responsible for production planning, capacity management, and ensuring on-time delivery while maintaining quality and cost-effectiveness.

Key Responsibilities:

· Develop and implement effective production plans to meet shipment deadlines.

· Monitor order status and coordinate with merchandising, production, and supply chain teams.

· Manage capacity planning across stitching, washing, and finishing units.

· Ensure raw material availability by collaborating with procurement and sourcing teams.

· Track WIP (Work in Progress) and resolve bottlenecks to avoid delays.

· Analyze production efficiency and optimize resource utilization.

· Prepare weekly and monthly planning reports for management review.

· Lead and guide the planning team for smooth operations.

Requirements:

· Bachelor's / Master's degree in Textile Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or related field.

· 5–7 years of relevant experience in production planning within denim garments/apparel manufacturing.

· Strong knowledge of capacity planning, lead time management, and order tracking.

· Proficient in ERP/Planning tools (SAP).

· Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience within the denim industry? (Yes/No)

Experience:

• Denim Production Planning: 5 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Only candidates with relevant experience in the automotive industry will be considered.

I am hiring Import Planning Manager – Port Qasim

Join a dynamic team where you'll be responsible for import forecasting, supplier coordination, and driving cost-efficient import strategies. You'll collaborate cross-functionally with procurement, finance, and logistics to ensure on-time material availability and regulatory compliance (HS codes, duties). Strong leadership in managing teams and aligning import plans with production and inventory goals is key.

Location: Port Qasim

Benefits: Car, Fuel & Benefits

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Rs300, Rs325,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

HRSG - Innovative Business Solutions is currently looking for a competent & experienced production planning individual managing comprehensive materials and production planning & efficient production scheduling at manufacturing facility.

Position: Production Planning Manager

Location: Karachi-Sindh

Job type: 12-15 months HRSG contract

Sector: pharma/FMCG

Description:

• Ensure shipments are cleared within free time and there's no demurrage / storage / detention charges etc. This needs to be closely coordinated with Procurement & Finance Teams.

• Resolve invoice issues related to suppliers with the help of Procurement, Warehouse and Finance to avoid materials supply disruptions.

• Coordinates with suppliers, and appropriate plant personnel to meet month end targets. Recommends changes to procedures and work plans to improve overall management of inventory with objective of reducing inventory without increasing the risk of customer service issues.

• Maintains strong working relationships with all departments within the plant and with all external customers and suppliers.

• Resource will be responsible for E2E Factory Exports portfolio.

Requirement:

• Business, Commerce or Engineering graduate from a reputed institution with at least 6-8 years' experience in FMCG environment is desirable.

• CSCP or CPIM certified is a plus.

• Command on ERP Systems, Advance Excel, Power BI, Microsoft PowerPoint & Projects is mandatory.

• Strong grip on MRP, Warehousing & Logistics and Customs Clearance processes is a plus.

• Ability to plan, prioritize, organize work and resources appropriate to requirements.

Job Types: Full-time, Contract

Contract length: 15 months

Pay: Rs430,000.00 per month

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• relevant working: 8 years (Required)

Work Location: In person

Seeking profiles for the role of Marketing Planning Manager for our client.

Industry: Plastic / Packaging

Location: Port Qasim

Key Responsibilities:

• Plan, organize, and control production schedules to meet business objectives.

• Manage overall plant operations, ensuring optimal use of manpower, materials, and machinery.

• Oversee dispatch and logistics to ensure timely delivery of finished goods.

• Develop and monitor budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to production targets.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (procurement, maintenance, quality, etc.) to maintain workflow efficiency.

• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce waste.

• Prepare and present regular production and performance reports to management.

• Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental standards.

• Lead, train, and motivate a team to meet organizational goals.

Qualifications & Experience:

• MBA/BBA from a recognized institution.

• 6–8 years of experience in the packaging or plastic manufacturing industry.

• Proven experience in production planning, budgeting, and coordination.

• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Interested candidates may apply

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• Are you comfortable working onsite at Port Qasim?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• marketing strategy : 6 years (Preferred)
• budgeting: 5 years (Preferred)
• planning: 5 years (Preferred)
• team leading : 2 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

The Manager – Import Planning will be responsible for leading and optimizing import operations to ensure material availability in line with production and business needs. This role requires a strategic mindset, analytical skills, and strong coordination with suppliers and logistics partners to maintain cost efficiency and compliance.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead overall import planning operations to ensure timely availability of materials.
• Develop import forecasts aligned with production schedules and inventory targets.
• Coordinate with suppliers, freight forwarders, and clearing agents for smooth shipments.
• Formulate cost-effective and time-efficient import strategies.
• Ensure strict compliance with import laws, HS codes, and customs duties.
• Oversee import documentation, shipment tracking, and vendor performance.
• Collaborate with procurement, finance, and production teams for seamless operations.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Rs200, Rs250,000.00 per month

Work Location: In person

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• Create an Open environment byBalancing People and Client Experiences by Cultivating Trust .
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Role Summary and Impact:

WPP Media PK is currently looking for a Manager Financial Planning & Analysis to join us. In this role, you will liaise with GroupM /Agency teams to oversee the day-to-day activities of the reporting function and ensure the company's finance is organized and efficient and produces accurate financial and management accounts.

Reporting of the role

This role reports to the Associate Director - Financial Reporting

3 best things about the job:

• Opportunity to work for World Best Agencies under one roof.
• Multi facets roles, advisor, trusted partner, leader, listener, executor, etc
• Fast pace, demanding, fun loving and satisfying work environment.

In this role, your goals will be:

In three months:

• You will be in pace with the GroupM's value proposition and familiar with the company culture.
• To assist in budgeting, quarterly forecasting and monthly rolling forecast for agencies and GroupM.
• Assuming the budgeting role of the agencies assigned, on track to becoming the trusted business partner to agencies.

In six months:

• You will be able to make analysis on the agency's financial performance and involve in the daily operation of the business and operational finance.
• Being a valued team member in supporting to drive growth of the company.

In 12 months:

• You will be able to advise the management team on the strategy and deployment of resources in order to facilitate the management of the business.
• Ability to plan, strategize and execute mid to long term plan to improve the overall financials margins for agencies and group.

What your day looks like at WPP Media:

• Preparing budgets and quarterly forecasts and timely submission to regional office.
• Provide and interpret financial information of the company to the Group management.
• Perform monthly closing and financial reporting, liaison with regional finance team on reporting matters.
• Producing accurate financial reports to specific deadlines to regional office and local management.
• Monitoring actual performance with budgets and forecasts, providing summary of variances and reasoning.
• Must be aware of making chart of accounts, balance sheet and profit and loss account.
• Other projects as and when assigned.

What you'll bring:

• MBA (Finance)/ACCA qualified.
• 2+ years of relevant industry experience in similar position, people, team management skill is essential.
• Self-driven, forward looking, results-oriented with a positive outlook and a clear focus.
• Ability to lead, plan and manage change.
• Ability to earn respect and trust from senior management and external stakeholders.
• Diligent and willing to be hands, 'roll up your sleeves'
• Flexibility and comfortable working in a fast pace matrix reporting environment.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Positive thinking, motivated and collaborative team player.
• In depth knowledge of processes, tools and techniques.

Life at WPP Media & Benefits

Our passion for shaping the next era of media includes investing in our employees to help them do their best work, and we're just as committed to employee growth as we are to responsible media investment. WPP Media employees can tap into the global WPP Media & WPP networks to pursue their passions, grow their networks, and learn at the cutting edge of marketing and advertising. We have a variety of employee resource groups and host frequent in-office events showcasing team wins, sharing thought leadership, and celebrating holidays and milestone events. Our benefits include competitive medical, vision, and dental insurance, significant paid time off, employee wellbeing facilities, and employee mental health awareness days.

WPP Media is an equal opportunity employer and considers applicants for all positions without discrimination or regard to characteristics. We are committed to fostering a culture of respect in which everyone feels they belong and has the same opportunities to progress in their careers.

We believe the best work happens when we're together, fostering creativity, collaboration, and connection. That's why we've adopted a hybrid approach, with teams in the office around four days a week. If you require accommodation or flexibility, please discuss this with the hiring team during the interview process.

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About Pakistan

WPP Media PK is the leading global media investment management operation in Pakistan. We see major growth coming on Digital platforms with internet penetration growing to 87 million broadband users and 85 million 3G/4G subscribers. Social media platforms have also grown substantially in Pakistan where Facebook stands at 34 million subscribers and Tik Tok has replaced Instagram to become the second most penetrated social platform. While the digitalization of the market is happening at a fast pace, it has also opened up opportunities for specializations like e-commerce, Digital Content, Video Planning solutions, Technology and Data & Analytics in Pakistan.

Seeking profiles for the role of Production Planning and Marketing Manager for our client.

Industry: Plastic / Packaging

Working Days: Monday to Saturday

Location: Port Qasim

Timings: 9 am to 6 pm

Key Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and control production schedules to meet business objectives.

• Manage overall plant operations, ensuring optimal use of manpower, materials, and machinery.

• Oversee dispatch and logistics to ensure timely delivery of finished goods.

• Develop and monitor budgets, ensuring cost-effectiveness and adherence to production targets.

• Coordinate with cross-functional teams (procurement, maintenance, quality, etc.) to maintain workflow efficiency.

• Implement continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity and reduce waste.

• Prepare and present regular production and performance reports to management.- Ensure compliance with safety, health, and environmental standards.

• Lead, train, and motivate a team to meet organizational goals.

Qualifications & Experience

• MBA/BBA from a recognized institution.

• 6 to 8 years of experience in the packaging or plastic manufacturing industry.

• Proven experience in production planning, budgeting, and coordination.

• Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Attractive salary package will be offered to the selected candidate.

Interested candidates may apply.

Job Type: Full-time

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to work onsite at Port Qasim?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• budgeting: 5 years (Preferred)
• production planning: 5 years (Preferred)
• plastic or packaging industry: 3 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Job Title: Assistant Manager – Sales Planning

Eligibility Criteria:

• Must have a BS in ACF or be ACCA qualified
• 3–5 years of relevant experience in data analysis or sales planningProven, hands-on expertise in Power BI is required

Key Responsibilities:

• Monitor and analyze service KPIs across the dealer network to identify performance gaps and improvement opportunities
• Enhance customer retention and revisit rates using data insights
• Create dashboards and management reports on a weekly, monthly, and quarterly basis
• Manage and track the annual service budget, including financial provisions and variance analysis
• Coordinate Kaizen and process improvement initiatives with internal teams and senior stakeholders
• Support business growth through predictive analytics, benchmarking, and digital reporting tools
• Analyze historical sales data to generate accurate sales forecasts
• Contribute to strategic decision-making with strong business acumen
• Communicate insights effectively to stakeholders at various levels

Benefits:

• Transport: Air-conditioned pick and drop service
• Meals: Lunch provided
• Bonuses: Annual performance bonus (up to 7–8 times basic salary)
• Other Benefits:
• WPPF (5% bonus)
• Provident Fund
• Medical Insurance (including maternity cover for females)
• 21 Annual Paid Leaves
• 10 Sick Leaves

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Rs150, Rs200,000.00 per month

Application Question(s):

• Do you have hands-on expertise in Power BI ?

YES/NO

• Are you BS in Accounts /Finance/ ACCA qualified ?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

• sales planning : 3 years (Required)
• data analysis : 3 years (Required)
• Power BI: 1 year (Required)

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person