Job Title: Mill/Production Planner Diapers Business
Location: Taiwan
Employment Type: Independant Contractor
Role Overview:
We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Mill/Production Planner to manage production schedules, raw material orders, and deployment movements for our diapers business. This role works closely with production sites to ensure schedules are feasible, cost-effective, and aligned with customer service goals. The ideal candidate combines strong analytical skills with excellent communication and collaboration abilities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and manage production schedules that optimize machine utilization, materials, and storage capacity.
- Issue raw material orders to vendors to ensure timely availability for production.
- Ensure purchased finished goods from external vendors meet customer service objectives.
- Coordinate the transfer of finished products from production sites to mixing centers to satisfy customer demand.
- Execute tactical changes (04 weeks) for production, raw materials, and product deployment.
- Maintain accurate planning information in SAP, updating schedules as needed based on material or product changes.
- Lead or support special projects related to supply chain and production planning.
- Provide on-call support for production sites as needed.
Required Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Business, Logistics, Supply Chain, or related field.
- Minimum 2 years of experience in Supply Chain, Production Planning, or Operations at a site or staff level.
- Strong analytical skills and proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
- Experience with SAP (or equivalent ERP systems) for planning and scheduling.
- Demonstrated ability to organize resources, analyze alternatives, and make effective decisions.
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills with the ability to build trust across teams.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience in FMCG or manufacturing production environments.
- Knowledge of planning methodologies such as MRP, S&OP, or inventory optimization.
- Familiarity with production efficiency metrics, KPIs, and cost management.
What We Offer:
- Opportunity to contribute to a growing, dynamic supply chain organization.
- Exposure to cross-functional projects and process improvement initiatives.
- Professional development and career growth opportunities.