Planning Manager

• Develop and manage replenishment plans based on actual demand, demand forecasts, and established inventory policies.
  
• Monitor inventory levels, including minimum and maximum stock levels and safety stock, to maintain product availability while minimizing excess inventory.
  
• Collaborate with Sales, Warehouse, and Purchasing teams to address stock shortages and slow-moving inventory.
  
• Recommend improvements to replenishment strategies to optimize working capital, cash flow, and inventory-related costs.
  

• Develop, manage, and monitor short-term, medium-term, and long-term production plans.
  
• Balance demand requirements with available production capacity, workforce resources, and equipment capabilities.
  
• Track production progress and manage changes, constraints, or potential risks that may affect production plans.
  
• Work closely with Production, Quality Assurance, and Warehouse teams to ensure production plans are practical, achievable, and delivered on schedule.
  

• Plan raw materials, components, and semi-finished goods in accordance with production requirements and schedules.
  
• Ensure materials are available in the required quantities and at the appropriate time to prevent disruptions to production.
  
• Coordinate with Purchasing and Sourcing teams to manage supplier lead times and resolve material shortages.
  
• Monitor and control material inventory levels, shelf life, and risks related to obsolete or excess materials.
  

• Consolidate, coordinate, and manage overall planning activities across the organization.
  
• Serve as the key point of contact for new or ad-hoc planning requirements arising from new products, projects, or strategic changes.
  
• Analyze relevant data, evaluate potential risks, and develop appropriate planning scenarios and recommendations.
  
• Establish, standardize, and continuously improve planning processes, templates, and reporting frameworks.
  

• Prepare regular reports on planning performance, inventory status, production progress, and potential risks.
  
• Identify and recommend continuous improvements to planning processes, systems, and tools.
  
• Support the implementation and enhancement of ERP systems, spreadsheet-based planning tools, and other planning software.
  
• Provide coaching, guidance, and professional support to planning team members where applicable.
  

• Propose and adjust plans within the scope of assigned responsibilities and authority.
  
• Recommend changes to inventory policies and production plans when operational or supply chain risks are identified.
  
• Coordinate with relevant functions to resolve issues that may affect supply chain operations and planning effectiveness.
  

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
  
• At least 5 years of experience in material planning, purchasing, supply chain management, or a related position.
  
• Proactive mindset with a strong sense of responsibility and ownership.
  
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
  
• Proficiency in office productivity tools and material management, ERP, or MRP systems.
  
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
  
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively in a dynamic working environment.
  

Benefits

• Negotiable salary based on experience and qualifications.
  
• Meal allowance or meal support in accordance with company policy.
  
• Statutory social insurance benefits.
  
• Additional insurance coverage in accordance with company policy.
  
• Employee discounts on selected company products.