RESPONSIBILITY LEVEL:
Responsible for leading production planning execution and operational alignment to ensure on-time delivery, optimized inventory levels, and effective capacity utilization in a high-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment.
This role serves as a technical and operational reference within the Planning organization and provides leadership continuity in the absence of the MPS or Planning Manager.
Drives planning excellence through Lean Supply Chain principles, data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration.
Ensures compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES:
- Lead development and execution of production schedules based on demand variability, material constraints, and capacity analysis.
- Perform advanced demand and capacity analysis to support realistic supply plans and service commitments.
- Monitor and drive On-Time Delivery (CRD vs Promise vs Shipment Date) performance and lead recovery strategies when required.
- Own Past Due reduction plans and coordinate cross-functional corrective actions with Operations, Procurement, and Commercial teams.
- Act as escalation point for complex planning scenarios, material constraints, and capacity conflicts.
- Provide operational decision-making support in the absence of the MPS or Planning Manager.
- Lead Engineering Change (ECN/ECO) impact analysis, including risk mitigation for excess and obsolete materials.
- Oversee planning readiness for NPI launches and production ramp-ups.
- Ensure SAP S/4HANA master data integrity (MRP parameters, lead times, safety stock, capacity settings).
- Utilize SAP S/4HANA planning, purchasing, and capacity modules to optimize supply execution.
- Drive inventory optimization strategies for Subassembly and Finished Goods aligned with service targets.
- Lead root cause analysis for service failures and implement structured corrective action plans.
- Guide and influence team members in daily planning decisions without necessarily holding formal supervisory authority.
- Support and drive Lean Supply Chain initiatives including Kanban optimization, pull systems, and continuous flow improvements.
- Develop scenario modeling and performance analysis using advanced Excel tools.
- Utilize Power BI to structure data models and support performance visibility and decision-making.
- Align planning priorities with commercial, product management, and operational strategies.
- Participate and lead Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Promote data integrity, process discipline, and planning standardization.
- Ensure compliance with EHS policies and corporate guidelines.
REQUIREMENTS:
Education:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field.
Experience:
- Minimum 5–7 years of experience in production planning within high-volume, high-mix manufacturing environments (electronics industry preferred).
- SAP S/4HANA (Planning, Purchasing, and Capacity modules)
- Advanced demand and capacity planning
- NPI leadership and ramp-up planning
- Lean Supply Chain and Kanban systems
- Cross-functional stakeholder management and escalation handling
Technical Skills:
- Advanced MRP and capacity planning expertise
- Strong inventory optimization knowledge
- Advanced Excel (complex modeling, scenario analysis, data structuring)
- Power BI user (data modeling and table design) – preferred
- Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
Language:
- Advanced English proficiency (written and verbal) required to communicate effectively with customers, commercial teams, and senior leadership.
Behavioral Competencies:
- Strong ownership and accountability mindset
- Ability to operate autonomously in complex environments
- Informal leadership capability
- Strong decision-making under pressure
- Executive-level communication skills
- Strategic and systems-thinking approach