Responsibilities:
Replenishment Planning
- Develop and manage replenishment plans based on actual demand, forecasts, and inventory policies.
- Monitor inventory levels (min-max, safety stock) to ensure product availability while avoiding overstock.
- Coordinate with Sales, Warehouse, and
Purchasing to address inventory shortages or slow-moving stock.
- Propose improvements to replenishment strategies to optimize cash flow and inventory costs.
Production Planning
- Develop and control short-term, mid-term, and long-term production plans.
- Balance demand with production capacity, manpower, and equipment.
- Monitor production progress and manage changes or risks impacting the plan.
- Work closely with Production, QA, and Warehouse teams to ensure feasible and on-time production plans.
Material Planning
- Plan raw materials, components, and semi-finished goods in alignment with production plans.
- Ensure materials are available in the right quantity and at the right time to avoid production disruption.
- Coordinate with Purchasing/Sourcing to manage lead times and resolve material shortages.
- Control material inventory, shelf life, and obsolescence risks.
Overall Planning & Company-wide Planning
- Consolidate and manage the overall planning for the entire company.
- Act as the focal point for new or ad-hoc planning requirements (new products, new projects, strategic changes).
- Analyze data, assess risks, and propose appropriate planning scenarios.
- Develop and standardize planning processes, templates, and reports.
Reporting & Continuous Improvement
- Prepare periodic reports on planning status, inventory, production, and risks.
- Propose continuous improvements to planning processes, systems, and tools.
- Support the implementation of ERP systems, Excel-based tools, or planning software.
- Coach and guide planning team members (if applicable).
Authority & Decision Making
- Propose and adjust planning plans within assigned responsibilities.
- Recommend changes to inventory policies and production plans when risks arise.
- Coordinate cross-functionally to resolve issues affecting the supply chain.