Supply Planning Manager

Địa điểm làm việc: Lô số 23-1 và 23-5, Đường số 6, Khu công nghiệp Quốc tế Protrade, An Tây, Bến Cát, Tỉnh Bình Dương

1. Production and Material Planning:

• Develop and maintain short-term and long-term production plans based on sales forecasts, historical data, and OEM commitments.
• Collaborate with Demand Planning teams to align supply plans with forecasted demand and minimize gaps.
• Work closely with the Production team to optimize production schedules, ensuring efficient capacity utilization and minimal waste.
• Monitor deviations between forecasted and actual production and adjust plans accordingly.
• Implement best practices in production planning to improve efficiency and meet customer expectations.

2. Material Requirement Planning (MRP):

• Develop and manage Material Requirement Plans (MRP) to ensure raw materials and packaging availability for production.
• Work closely with Procurement and Warehouse teams to ensure on-time delivery of raw materials while avoiding overstocking.
• Analyze material consumption trends, lead times, and supplier reliability to adjust purchasing strategies proactively.
• Establish buffer stock policies for critical materials to prevent supply chain disruptions.
• Conduct regular reviews of supplier performance and identify opportunities for improvement in material sourcing.

3. Inventory Management & Optimization:

• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure optimal stock levels to prevent shortages and overstocking.
• Implement inventory control strategies to ensure stock availability while minimizing carrying costs.
• Work with Warehouse and Procurement teams to improve stock rotation, reduce aging inventory, and prevent obsolescence.
• Develop inventory KPIs and inventory turnover ratios, to optimize working capital.
• Implement analysis to prioritize critical raw materials and finished goods.

4. Strategic Procurement & Cost Optimization:

• Collaborate with the Procurement team to identify cost-saving opportunities while ensuring a stable supply of materials.
• Provide strategic recommendations on supplier selection, contract negotiations, and long-term sourcing strategies.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses with procurement team to optimize purchasing decisions and reduce procurement costs.
• Work with finance to align procurement budgets with overall business targets.
• Assess risks in the supply chain and develop contingency plans to mitigate supply shortages.

5. New Product Launch & Project Management:

• Act as the Supply planning representative in new product development (NPD) projects, ensuring smooth integration into production planning.
• Work with R&D, Marketing, PM and demand team to develop launch plans that align with supply chain capabilities.
• Identify and mitigate supply chain risks that may affect the launch timeline.
• Ensure that new product demand is integrated into the S&OP process to maintain alignment.
• Conduct post-launch evaluations to improve future product introductions.

6. Reporting and Performance Analysis:

• Develop and maintain supply planning reports, including forecast accuracy, production efficiency, inventory status, and material availability.
• Generate MRP reports and analyze trends to make data-driven decisions for production and procurement.
• Conduct root cause analysis for supply chain disruptions and propose corrective actions.
• Report key supply chain KPIs, ensuring transparency and continuous improvement.
• Utilize SAP, Power BI, and Excel to generate detailed reports and insights.

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in supply planning, production planning, or material planning in a manufacturing environment (preferably in the dairy or FMCG industry).
• Experience working with ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, ETC.) for supply chain and production planning.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and adapt to dynamic business needs.
• Proficiency in supply planning tools, MRP, and data analysis (Excel, Power BI, SAP).
• Knowledge of S&OP processes, inventory management best practices, and cost optimization strategies.