Production Planner

I. Purpose/Key Objectives of the Job:

• Development of an optimal factory plan for the short (13-weeks) and long term (24 months) in which you fulfill the market demands. This while considering the factory capacity and constraints.

• High-level understanding of the trade-offs between service, inventory and costs.

• The role requires a comprehensive understanding of existing and future capacity plans/constraints (RCCP) at the manufacturing plant and distribution network, and knowledge of how production capacity can be flexed to meet demand.

• Manage exceptions and other activities related to production planning to ensure SEMI/FINI availability for the master production plan in line with MRP parameters and supplier contracts.

• Ensure master data correctness & proper housekeeping of transactional data.

• Ensure good communication and integration with other planning teams, manufacturing (scheduling), logistics, customer care and other stakeholders. Drive MDI meeting & gate keeping meetings with other departments and support with providing relevant KPI’s to measure performance.

• Support projects and process improvement to enhance performance and efficiency of the required planning activities (SLOBs, Inventories and Service across scope site / supply points).

II. Responsibilities:

• Manage the MPS/MRP process and resolve exceptions in accordance with IBP rules.

• Master production plan 13-week horizon/ 1 week/ daily release for production plant/ cells while keeping in line with agreements made on capacity.

• Finite production and capacity planning based on factory calendar and EBQs. Make sure the Rough-Cut Capacity Plan (RCCP) process and planned production capability exceptions for Supply Points are managed (x production sites and relevant tollers/TPMs).

• Release production orders to the site in line with agreements made with the site. Review schedule adherence and drive improvement.

• Manage demand exceptions with Scheduler and SP Manager. Support the site schedulers and site with analyses when needed to create visibility.

• Work together with DRP Planners to understand customer requirements and incorporate this in the production plan.

• Drive gate keeping meetings with the other departments and support with providing relevant KPI’s to measure performance.

• Provide impact analysis when needed to show the impact of decisions or scenarios to the plan. Support on reporting where necessary.

• Balance service level (OTIF) and inventory targets (OWC), whilst understanding cost impacts on manufacturing.

• Manage reduction and prevention of slow and obsolete stock. Ensure rework and scrapping at the site/primary DC.

• Inputs to inventory strategy including safety stock settings on existing, new and phase-out products.

• Ensure master data correctness & proper housekeeping of transactional data.

• Support projects and process improvement to enhance performance and efficiency of the required planning activities.

Yêu cầu công việc

• University Education (e.g. Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or other relevant discipline) with Degree or equivalent qualification

• Focused on results

• Good problem-solving skills, able to identify and structure issues, run accurate analyses and synthesize recommendations

• Strong desire to challenge and improve status-quo

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, flexibility and able to work under-pressure

• Fluent and able to work in English. Understanding and sensitivity to different cultural behaviours.

• At least 2-3 year’s experience in Supply Planning in FMCG, Paint/Coating or Retail

• Expert on Supply Planning in SAP and BI

Quyền lợi

• Thưởng: 13th month salary & bonus
• Chăm sóc sức khoẻ: Bao Viet Insurance
• Nghỉ phép có lương: 15 AL
• Xe đưa đón: Daily shuttle bus from HCMC
• Căn-tin: Meals at staff canteen