Prepare and maintain production plans and schedules based on customer demand, forecasts, confirmed orders, production capacity, and delivery requirements.
Convert production requirements into work orders and material requirements using the company’s ERP/MRP system.
Review material availability, inventory levels, purchase orders, and supplier delivery dates to support the production plan.
Identify material shortages, capacity constraints, and scheduling risks; coordinate timely action with relevant departments.
Follow up with Procurement and suppliers on outstanding materials and expedite critical items where required.
Coordinate with Production to monitor daily output, work-in-progress, backlog, and order completion.
Reschedule production plans when there are changes in customer demand, material availability, machine capacity, or operational priorities.
Work with Sales and Customer Service to provide updates on order status, production schedules, and potential delivery delays.
Monitor inventory levels and recommend actions to prevent excess, obsolete, or insufficient stock.
Ensure production plans reflect the latest bill of materials, engineering changes, and product requirements.
Prepare and update planning reports, including production schedules, material shortages, capacity status, and delivery performance.
Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve planning accuracy, material readiness, inventory control, and on-time delivery.
Perform other duties related to production and material planning as assigned.
Requirements
Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
At least 2 years of experience in production planning, material planning, or supply chain planning in a manufacturing environment.
Experience with ERP/MRP systems; knowledge of SAP or similar systems is an advantage.
Good understanding of production processes, inventory control, BOMs, and material planning.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and comfortable working with planning data and reports.
Strong coordination, communication, and follow-up skills.
Able to prioritize tasks, respond to changing requirements, and meet deadlines.
Detail-oriented, analytical, and able to work independently as well as with cross-functional teams.