Planning Assistant Manager

1. Production & Capacity Planning

• Develop and manage daily, weekly, and monthly production plans based on customer demand, forecasts, and capacity.
• Balance machine capacity, manpower, and materials to meet delivery commitments.
• Monitor plan vs. actual production, identify deviations, and propose corrective actions.
• Support peak season planning, overtime planning, and manpower adjustment.

2. Material & Inventory Planning

• Coordinate with Procurement and Warehouse to ensure timely availability of raw materials and packaging.
• Monitor inventory levels to avoid shortages, overstock, and slow-moving materials.
• Support inventory optimization and stock accuracy initiatives.
• Participate in stock take planning and variance analysis.

3. Order Management & Coordination

• Work closely with Sales / Customer Service to align production plans with customer orders and priorities.
• Communicate production schedules and changes clearly to Production, QA, and Warehouse teams.
• Support urgent orders, rescheduling, and change management.

4. Team Management (2 Planning Staff)

• Assign tasks, monitor workload, and coach planning staff to ensure accuracy and timeliness.
• Review planning reports, data accuracy, and system updates.
• Develop team capability in planning tools, ERP/MRP systems, and analytical skills.

5. Reporting & Data Analysis

• Prepare planning and operations reports for Plant Operations Manager (delivery performance, capacity utilization, inventory status).
• Analyze trends, risks, and bottlenecks; propose improvement actions.
• Support KPI tracking related to OTD, inventory turnover, and planning accuracy.

6. Continuous Improvement & Compliance

• Participate in Lean / Kaizen / cost-saving initiatives related to planning and operations.
• Support audits, internal controls, and compliance requirements related to planning data and inventory.
• Contribute to system improvement, process standardization, and SOP development.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or related fields.

Experience

• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in production planning / supply chain in a manufacturing environment.
• At least 1–2 years in a senior planner or team-leading role is preferred.
• Experience in plastic, packaging, or FMCG manufacturing is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of production planning, capacity planning, and inventory control.
• Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Experience working with SAP or Business Central systems and Excel (pivot, planning analysis).
• Good communication and coordination skills across departments.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage changing priorities.
• Leadership mindset with hands-on working style.

Language

• English: Intermediate above