Executive – Planning

Production Planning & Scheduling:· Develop daily and weekly production schedules in coordination with Sales and Production teams. · Monitor job orders, prioritize them based on delivery commitments and available resources. · Maintain and update the Master Production Schedule (MPS) with accuracy. · Prepare and release all necessary documentations such as process flow sheets, etc., to the shop floor for efficient and effective production planning & control. · In liaison with the production team prepare production plan to ensure the delivery schedule meets customer requirements. Coordination & Communication:· Act as a bridge between Sales, Customer Service, and Operations to ensure timely and accurate flow of information. · Liaise with the production team to identify capacity constraints and reschedule accordingly. · Support the S&OP (Sales and Operations Planning) process by providing inputs and forecasts. Inventory & Material Planning:· Track inventory levels and suggest replenishments to meet production demand. · Monitor the consumption of raw materials and ensure alignment with planned usage. · Update and maintain Bills of Materials (BOM) in collaboration with Quality and Production teams. System & Data Management:· Maintain production-related data in Oracle ERP and ensure accurate job postings. · Ensure that man-hours used on machineries are recorded timely and accurately by the production team including inputs on extra work and verify it with related records. · Supports Master Data Governance as it relates to Operations Master Data within Oracle ERP. · Analyze production reports, downtime logs, and performance trends to support decision-making. Operational Support:· Assist in scheduling machine usage to optimize capacity and overall plant performance. · Ensure new product developments/trials and all work orders are planned, scheduled and produced on time to maximise performance and minimise delay. · Ensure proper documentation and traceability for all production-related records. · Track and report shift schedules, man-hours, and productivity metrics. Compliance & Safety:· Ensure compliance to Safety, Quality, Food Safety and Environment requirements as specified in the global QHSE Management System with strict adherence to ISO and local regulatory authority. · Ensure that all records and documents are up to date and have full traceability and retrieval at all times and that all processes, procedures & activities comply with ISO and management procedures. · Perform any other job/task assigned by the Line Manager to accomplish department objectives. RequirementsEducation/ Qualifications· Bachelors’ Degree or Diploma in engineering preferably Mechanical/Electrical Experience· 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing industry preferably packaging, volume manufacturing.· Experience in a production planning, scheduling or similar production / supply chain capacity.Functional Skills & Specific Knowledge· Understanding of manufacturing processes and machine capacities· Knowledge of ERP systems.· Data Analysis & Reporting· Proficient in Microsoft applications esp. Word and Excel.· Knowledge of Quality systems and procedures.· Analytical thinking and problem-solving