Planning Manager

Planning Manager

Responsibilities:

-Develop, manage, and optimize the company's Master Production Schedule (MPS) and MRP based on customer orders, forecasts, and lead times.

-Align material and capacity plans to ensure on-time customer delivery while minimizing excess inventory and material shortages.

-Coordinate with HQ Supply Chain to manage global material requirements and inbound logistics for multiple project timelines.

-Lead BOM validation and material cost control, ensuring alignment with project budgets and no overstock or overconsumption.

-Supervise the Assembly Planning Supervisor and Fabrication Planning Supervisor to ensure effective capacity balancing across departments.

-Monitor production flow and proactively resolve planning conflicts, delays, or material constraints.

-Monitor production progress and material supply status, proactively identify potential risks, develop contingency plans, and ensure timely order fulfillment.

-Establish and improve SOPs for production and material planning, integrating automation or digital tools where applicable.

-Analyze supply chain risks and create contingency plans to mitigate delivery or production interruptions.

-Define and track KPIs such as on-time delivery, inventory turnover, material accuracy, and planning adherence.

-Collaborate cross-functionally with engineering, procurement, QA, production, and sales to align business and operational needs.

-Collaborate with the procurement team to manage supplier delivery performance and drive supply chain resilience initiatives.

-Coach and develop the planning team to enhance performance, flexibility, and leadership pipeline.

-Continuously improving planning processes and system tools to enhance automation and digitalization levels.

-Lead the planning team by setting performance objectives, developing professional capabilities, and improving overall operational efficiency.

Requirements:

-Bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Logistics Management, Business Administration, or related fields.

-At least 8 years of experience in manufacturing planning management, including 3+ years as a Master Planner. Candidates with backgrounds in precision optics, optoelectronics, semiconductors, or high-end equipment manufacturing are preferred.

-Proficient in supply chain planning theory with exceptional data analysis and logical reasoning skills.

-Outstanding cross-functional communication, project management, and decision-making abilities to effectively drive solutions for complex challenges.

-Strong knowledge of inventory control, supply planning, and global supply chain coordination.

-Strategic vision and business acumen, with the ability to thrive in fast-paced, multi-tasking environments.

-Exceptional team leadership skills, effectively motivating and developing team members.

-Skilled in ERP systems, MS Excel, and planning tools (Power BI, SAP, Oracle, or similar).

-Strong English reading and writing skills candidates proficient in English as a working language are preferred.