Title: Production Planning & Inventory Control Assistant Manager
The Production Planning and Inventory Control Assistant Manager is responsible for detailed production planning of Work-in-Progress (WIP) and finished goods products produced on-site. This includes creating long-term production plans for WIP and finished goods based on demand forecasts and supply plans, as well as developing long-term supply plans for traded products. Additionally, it ensures site readiness for special holiday events and new product launches by aligning production plans with forecasted volumes and initiative plans.
- Reviews and approves supply planning requisitions, short- and long-term plans, and scenarios of forecast changes.
- Ensures coordination with various departments for smooth material and production planning.
- Oversees the creation of monthly and weekly production work orders, monitors production material consumption, and approves purchase orders for raw materials.
- Ensures alignment with the manufacturing group regarding weekly output and reviews production work orders.
- Maintains buffer levels of finished goods and raw materials, evaluate inventory levels, and ensure planners meet inventory turnover rate targets.
- Monitors and evaluates the performance of direct reports, provides training opportunities, and recommends changes in assignments.
- Adheres to company policies, including GMP, food safety, and quality schemes.
Job Qualifications:
- A graduate of Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering or any related business course
- With at least three (3) years of experience in inventory, capacity, and production planning in a manufacturing plant.
- Must have managerial and people-handling experience.
- Must be capable of handling one (1) to two (2) manufacturing clusters.
- Must be proficient in advanced Excel, ERP/MRP-MPS, Oracle, WMS, ASCP, and other Microsoft applications.
- Possess strong leadership qualities, excellent communication skills, and a meticulous, analytical mindset.
- Must be willing to travel occasionally and work onsite in Canlubang, Laguna.