P&IC Manager

SUPPLY PLANNING AND INVENTORY CONTROL PROCESS
Key Activities:
Coordinate with HQ teams in the US on capacity planning and demand fulfillment.
Develop and implement comprehensive production plans considering demand forecasts, production capacity, and material availability.
Coordinate with Production, Purchasing, Customer Service, and Warehouse teams to align production schedules with business objectives.
Monitor and continuously improve scheduling and inventory control processes.
Expected Results:
Reliable production schedules with clear assumptions and rationale.
Processes operate smoothly and are well aligned with other company functions.
SCENARIO ANALYSIS
Key Activities:
Facilitate the evaluation and communication of alternative demand and supply planning solutions while ensuring all constraints (resources, efficiency, material availability, etc.) are considered.
Expected Results:
Clear visibility of impacts, opportunities, and bottlenecks across the value chain.
Plan changes are implemented effectively with minimal cost and business disruption.
STAKEHOLDER MANAGEMENT
Key Activities:
Clarify, communicate, monitor, and align the interests, requirements, and plan changes of all stakeholders involved in supply planning and inventory control processes.
Expected Results:
Enhanced visibility into planning performance.
Stakeholders are aligned and able to execute according to production schedules.
INFORMATION & REPORTING MANAGEMENT
Key Activities:
Generate and provide accurate and transparent reports on scheduling performance and inventory accuracy across manufacturing operations.
Expected Results:
Improved planning performance (Perfect Order Index, inventory accuracy, etc.).
Better performance visibility enabling stakeholders to meet operational requirements.
CONTINUOUS IMPROVEMENT
Key Activities:
Initiate and drive continuous improvements in supply planning and inventory processes and procedures.
Expected Results:
Reduced waste and operational losses.
Improved processes, systems, and procedures.
ORGANIZATION & PEOPLE MANAGEMENT
Key Activities:
Effectively organize the department and manage team members, including recruitment, performance management, coaching, and career development.
Expected Results:
Employees are engaged, motivated, and able to maximize their potential.
Business Context
KEY CONTACTS AND CONTACT PURPOSE:
Internal:
Production
Industrial Engineering
Quality
Finance
Customer Service
Warehousing
HR
Plant Engineering
Logistics
Procurement (Sourcing & Purchasing)
External:
Vendors/Suppliers
Challenges:
Changes in customer orders or demand may require immediate adjustments to production schedules.
Supply disruptions caused by supplier failures or sudden plan changes.