Centralized Planning Assistant Manager

Job Summary

Microtop Philippines, Inc. is looking for a Centralized Planning Assistant Manager who will oversee and coordinate centralized planning activities to ensure efficient production scheduling, manpower and machine capacity utilization, material availability, and timely delivery of customer requirements.

The successful candidate will lead the planning team in developing and monitoring production plans, balancing capacity and demand, identifying potential bottlenecks, and coordinating closely with Production, Sales, Purchasing, Warehouse, Engineering, QA, and other relevant departments to achieve operational targets.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the company's centralized planning activities covering production schedules, capacity planning, material requirements, and delivery commitments.
• Develop and maintain short-term and long-term production plans based on customer requirements, forecasts, orders, inventory levels, and available resources.
• Monitor production schedules and ensure that planned activities are aligned with actual production capacity and priorities.
• Analyze machine, manpower, material, and production capacity to identify constraints and recommend appropriate actions.
• Coordinate with Production, Sales, Purchasing, Warehouse, Engineering, QA, and other departments to ensure smooth execution of production plans.
• Monitor material availability and coordinate with Purchasing and Warehouse to prevent production delays caused by material shortages.
• Review and prioritize production requirements based on customer demand, delivery schedules, inventory levels, and production constraints.
• Monitor production performance against plan and provide timely updates, reports, and recommendations to management.
• Identify potential delays, bottlenecks, and capacity issues and develop appropriate recovery or contingency plans.
• Establish and maintain planning-related reports, schedules, dashboards, and key performance indicators.
• Analyze planning data and trends to support management decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Lead and develop planning personnel by providing guidance, coaching, performance monitoring, and technical support.
• Ensure proper coordination and communication of changes in production schedules, priorities, and customer requirements.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives aimed at improving productivity, delivery performance, inventory control, and overall planning efficiency.
• Ensure that planning processes and documentation comply with company policies, procedures, and applicable quality management system requirements.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities that may be assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, or a related field.
• With at least 5 years of relevant experience in production planning, centralized planning, PPC, manufacturing planning, or supply chain operations, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• With at least 2–3 years of supervisory or managerial experience.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, capacity planning, material planning, inventory management, and production scheduling.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in mold fabrication, plastic injection, automotive, electronics, or related industries.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other planning/reporting tools.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems is an advantage.
• Strong communication, coordination, and leadership skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and results-driven.

Preferred Skills

• Production Planning & Control (PPC)
• Capacity Planning
• Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
• Inventory Planning
• Production Scheduling
• Demand & Supply Planning
• Manufacturing Operations
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Microsoft Excel
• ERP/MRP Systems
• Team Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Cross-functional Coordination

What We Offer

• Competitive salary package
• Company benefits
• Opportunities for career growth and development
• Professional and collaborative work environment
• Exposure to manufacturing and production operations
• Opportunity to contribute to process improvement and operational excellence

Join Microtop Philippines, Inc. and be part of a team committed to delivering efficient, reliable, and high-quality manufacturing solutions.