Executive / Senior Executive - Production Planning and Inventory Control

About the Role

This position involves planning production schedules for one or multiple products, ensuring a steady and sufficient supply of materials to support the production plan. The role is pivotal in meeting customer delivery deadlines within a reasonable lead time for the product lines managed.

Key Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Sales administration to confirm machine shipment commitments meeting customer delivery requirements.
• Manage and coordinate successful MRP (Material Requirements Planning) runs aligned with plan releases for specific product lines.
• Align material supply planning with production schedules and agreed sales forecasts.
• Ensure timely ordering of sufficient material quantities within lead times to support the production plan.
• Maintain close follow-up with procurement and suppliers to adhere to material delivery dates, ensuring smooth material flow to production.
• Continuously review and optimize planning parameters to improve inventory levels and turnover rates for respective product lines.
• Conduct inventory analyses to maintain optimal stock levels.
• Monitor and ensure timely completion of all work and job orders.
• Coordinate engineering change implementations minimizing obsolescence and smoothly integrating changes into production.
• Compile monthly reporting on machine completion status.
• Manage annual year-end physical inventory processes.
• Lead and supervise the production planning team to ensure effective performance and achievement of objectives.
• Drive digital transformation initiatives aimed at process enhancement and productivity improvements.

Qualifications and Experience

• Diploma or Degree in Manufacturing, Production Engineering, or related field.
• At least 5 years of relevant industry experience.
• Practical experience with MRP systems, particularly SAP, with a good understanding of system operations.
• Demonstrable analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Preferably with management experience and proven leadership skills to motivate teams.
• Experience in precision manufacturing is advantageous.

Personal Attributes

• Resourceful and proactive approach to work.
• Strong and effective communication capabilities.
• Excellent organizational and coordination skills.