Job Summary:
- End to end planning & management of raw materials, packaging, labels and imported finished goods to ensure optimal material availability for production and order fulfilment
- Lead the MRP function & drive inventory optimization
- Participating in Product & BOM management
- Confirm the production and supply plan for both Domestic and Export markets
- Aligning production capacity with demand, and ensuring timely fulfillment through effective production and outsourcing coordination
- Balancing customer service levels with operational efficiency and inventory health.
Planning & handling purchase order
- Plan and schedule raw materials, packaging materials, labels, and imported finished goods in alignment with production and demand plans.
- Schedule loading dates for export orders and delivery dates for packaging materials to ensure on-time fulfillment.
- Process purchase orders for relevant materials (excluding bulk oil, finished goods, and sub-labeled products).
Participate in Product & BOM management
- Control and execute product upgrades, switches, and obsolescence to support business transitions.
- Request creation and setup of BOMs (Bill of Materials) including status, effective dates, and revisions in SAP.
Supply plan
- Confirm and validate supply plans for Domestic and Export markets in alignment with demand forecasts and business targets.
- Coordinate with Logistics and Distribution teams to arrange timely stock transfers to the Northern region based on forecast and actual consumption.
- Ensure committed ETDs are met by coordinating with relevant teams (Logistics, Procurement, Production) to execute outbound shipments.
Production planning
- Lead monthly and weekly production planning, including coordination with outsource filling partners to meet volume and service requirements.
- Monitor and manage Master Production Schedule (MPS) data in SAP; investigate, report, and track system issues and drive timely resolution.
- Identify and flag special customer requirements that may impact planning and production schedules.
SAP master data and MRP & MPS-related issue
- Own and manage master data integrity related to MRP & MPS to ensure accurate planning and execution.
- Investigate, report, and track SAP MRP & MPS-related issues and work with IT or relevant teams for resolution
Others
- Drive and implement preventive and corrective actions for slow-moving and obsolete inventory (SLOB).
- Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve supply-demand imbalances, including production capacity constraints and storage limitations.
- Maintain and continuously improve performance across supply chain KPIs.
Qualification and Experience Required
Qualification & Certification
- Bachelors degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
- Strong expertise in SAP (especially MRP, MM, and PP modules) is essential.
- Solid understanding of production processes, capacity planning, and contract manufacturing coordination.
- Proven experience in BOM management, master data control, and purchase order processes.
- Experience with SLOB management, inventory optimization, and demand-supply balancing.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel, data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI), and analytical reporting.
Background & Experience
- 5+ years of experience in materials planning, production planning, supply planning, or related supply chain roles, preferably in the manufacturing or lubricants/chemicals industry.
- At least 2 years in a managerial or senior planning role
