An excellent production planner is well-versed in production procedures and ways to optimize them. They are organized and results-driven with great problem-solving skills. Advanced communication and computer skills are very useful for the role.
The goal is to ensure the smooth and cost-efficient flow of our production operations.
Responsibilities
Maintain supply plans to meet demand requirements while balancing inventory, capacity, and service levels
Convert demand forecasts into supply plans, purchase plans, and production requirements
Monitor material availability and identify potential supply constraints or risks
Monitor supply plan execution, lead times, and delivery commitments, and challenge deviations or potential risks with relevant stakeholders
Collaborate with Procurement, Manufacturing, Quality, and Logistics to ensure supply plan feasibility
Analyze inventory levels and recommend optimization actions
Evaluate and incorporate the impact of ECOs on supply and inventory, and propose necessary adjustments
Proactively identify gaps between supply and demand and propose mitigation plans
Support S&OP, supply reviews by providing insights based on supply and demand data
Track and report key supply KPIs as service level, shortages, inventory health, and plan progress
Maintain planning parameters, master data, and planning tools to ensure planning accuracy
Support New Product Introduction (NPI) by coordinating material availability, production readiness, and supply chain alignment to ensure timely launch
BSc or BA degree in industrial management
Experience in a planner role within multidisciplinary manufacturing environment – a plus
At least 2 years of proven experience as production planner
Excellent knowledge of production planning and quality control principles
Experience in MRP II (Manufacturing resource planning)
Working knowledge of Oracle and ERP systems
Good at math and statistics (good knowledge of Excel(
Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
