Planner

What You’ll Do:
-Fulfil customer commitments through well-coordinated and expedited production planning.
-Establish production schedules in close collaboration with work cell team members, ensuring effective coordination and follow-through to keep production on track.
-Work closely with the Buyer to ensure timely delivery of raw materials while meeting quality and cost requirements.
-Monitor inventory movements for semi-finished and finished goods.
-Collaborate with the Project team/Industrial Engineering (IE) on long-term planning to meet customer demand, including recommendations related to capital equipment purchases, floor layout changes, production methods, and material handling improvements.
-Ensure backflushing is completed by responsible personnel, and review work order variances before closing. Highlight any abnormalities.
-Uphold corporate strategies and values in all planning activities.
-Supervise planning clerks/planners to ensure smooth daily operations.
-Participate in project calls and workshops as required.
-Manage inventory and On-Time Shipment (OTS) performance to achieve targets.

What We Seek:
-Degree in Business Management or a related field.
-5 - 7 years of experience in a similar role, preferably with exposure to plastic parts and resin processes.
-Proven ability to meet work cell Key Performance Indicators (KPIs).
-Strong commitment to achieving quality, delivery, and cost objectives.
-Solid knowledge of production planning and inventory management.
-Familiarity with product and manufacturing processes.
-Proficiency in SAP systems, PBW, and IBP is an added advantage.
-Good understanding of quality management systems (e.g., ISO 9001, ISO 14000).

Outstanding Candidates Will Have:
-Strong communication skills across all organizational levels.
-Excellent interpersonal skills.
-A strong customer satisfaction focus.
-Attention to financial and cost management.
-Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
-Competence in project management and planning.
-Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.