Deskripsi Pekerjaan
Are you a strategic leader with a passion for optimizing production and supply chain processes within a vibrant manufacturing environment? ITP Foods Sdn Bhd, a prominent and rapidly growing leader in the food manufacturing industry, is actively seeking a highly motivated and experienced Planning Manager to join our dynamic team in Simpang Ampat, Penang. This pivotal role offers a unique opportunity to significantly impact our operational efficiency, ensuring seamless production flow, effective inventory management, and timely delivery of our high-quality products to market.
As our Planning Manager, you will be at the forefront of our manufacturing operations, spearheading overall production planning initiatives from raw materials to finished goods. Your expertise will be crucial in identifying potential risks, proactively addressing complex supply chain challenges, and implementing innovative, data-driven solutions to enhance our planning capabilities and reduce lead times. You will lead, mentor, and inspire a dedicated team of planning professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This role demands a keen analytical mind, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume production setting, all while maintaining rigorous cost controls and maximizing resource utilization. If you are ready to drive strategic planning and contribute to ITP Foods' sustained success and growth, we encourage you to apply.
As our Planning Manager, you will be at the forefront of our manufacturing operations, spearheading overall production planning initiatives from raw materials to finished goods. Your expertise will be crucial in identifying potential risks, proactively addressing complex supply chain challenges, and implementing innovative, data-driven solutions to enhance our planning capabilities and reduce lead times. You will lead, mentor, and inspire a dedicated team of planning professionals, fostering a culture of excellence, collaboration, and continuous improvement. This role demands a keen analytical mind, strong problem-solving skills, and the ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-volume production setting, all while maintaining rigorous cost controls and maximizing resource utilization. If you are ready to drive strategic planning and contribute to ITP Foods' sustained success and growth, we encourage you to apply.
Tanggung Jawab
- Lead, develop, and implement comprehensive production planning strategies and schedules to meet business objectives and customer demands.
- Oversee the end-to-end planning process, including demand forecasting, material requirements planning (MRP), and inventory control.
- Identify, assess, and mitigate potential supply chain risks and bottlenecks, developing contingency plans to ensure operational continuity.
- Manage and optimize inventory levels to minimize waste, reduce carrying costs, and prevent stock-outs.
- Collaborate closely with Production, Procurement, Sales, and Logistics departments to ensure alignment and efficient execution of plans.
- Utilize ERP/MRP systems effectively for planning, tracking, and reporting, driving continuous improvement in system usage.
- Lead, mentor, and evaluate a team of planning professionals, fostering their development and ensuring high performance.
- Analyze planning performance metrics, identify areas for improvement, and implement corrective actions to enhance efficiency and productivity.
Kualifikasi
- Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Operations Management, Business Administration, or a related technical field.
- Minimum of 7 years of progressive experience in production planning, demand planning, or supply chain management, with at least 3 years in a managerial capacity, preferably within the food manufacturing or FMCG industry.
- Proven track record of developing and implementing effective planning strategies and achieving operational excellence.
- Strong proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics) and advanced planning tools.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills with a data-driven approach.
- Exceptional leadership, team management, and interpersonal communication skills.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, high-pressure manufacturing environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
- In-depth understanding of lean manufacturing principles, continuous improvement methodologies, and supply chain best practices.