Job Summary
The Operations Production Planner is responsible for overseeing end-to-end production planning activities to ensure efficient manufacturing operations, optimal inventory levels, and timely product delivery. This role plays a critical part in balancing customer demand, production capacity, material availability, and supply chain efficiency within a fast-paced consumer electrical manufacturing environment.
The incumbent will collaborate closely with Sales, Procurement, Production, Warehouse, and Supply Chain teams to drive planning accuracy, operational efficiency, and continuous improvement initiatives.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and manage master production plans based on sales forecasts, customer orders, inventory targets, and manufacturing capacity.
- Coordinate production scheduling activities to ensure smooth and timely manufacturing operations.
- Work closely with procurement and material planning teams to ensure component and raw material availability.
- Monitor production progress and adjust plans proactively to minimize delays and operational disruptions.
- Analyze demand trends, forecast changes, and production capacities to optimize planning efficiency.
- Ensure inventory levels are maintained at optimal levels to support business operations while minimizing excess stock.
- Collaborate with Sales and Customer Service teams on delivery commitments and order prioritization.
- Identify production bottlenecks and propose corrective actions to improve throughput and efficiency.
- Maintain accurate planning data and system parameters within ERP/MRP systems.
- Support new product launches, seasonal demand planning, and production ramp-up activities.
- Generate planning reports, KPI analysis, and operational forecasts for management review.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives related to planning accuracy, inventory optimization, and operational productivity.
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Business Administration, or related discipline.
- Minimum 3–5 years of experience in production planning, supply chain planning, or manufacturing operations.
- Experience in consumer electrical, electronics, home appliances, or FMCG manufacturing industry is preferred.
- Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems and production planning methodologies.
- Good analytical, communication, and coordination skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and planning/reporting tools.
- Able to work independently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
