Production Planner – Ramen Nagi Group (Additional)

About the Company:

Fagokho Corporation is the mother company of several multinational brands, including Ramen Nagi, Nagi Izakaya, Hakata Ton-ichi, Tendon Akimitsu, Fatfook, and other Japanese and Asian concepts.

About the Role:

The Production Planner is responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring production activities to ensure that products are manufactured on time, in the right quantities, and according to operational requirements. The role works closely with Production, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Warehouse, Logistics, and Operations teams to maintain efficient production flow, optimize inventory levels, and minimize production delays, shortages, and excess stock.

Job Description:

• Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production plans based on demand forecasts, sales requirements, inventory levels, and production capacity.
• Coordinate with Production, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Warehouse, Logistics, and Operations teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials, packaging, and other production requirements.
• Monitor production schedules and ensure that planned quantities are completed within the required timelines.
• Review sales forecasts, historical consumption, inventory levels, and production capacity to determine appropriate production requirements.
• Monitor raw material and finished goods inventory to prevent stockouts, overproduction, and excess inventory.
• Prepare and update production schedules, planning reports, and production status reports.
• Track actual production versus planned output and identify potential delays, capacity issues, and other production constraints.
• Coordinate adjustments to production plans based on changes in demand, material availability, equipment capacity, or operational priorities.
• Work with the Warehouse and Purchasing teams to ensure timely availability of required materials.
• Maintain accurate production planning data, including production orders, material requirements, lead times, and inventory parameters.
• Analyze production and inventory data to identify opportunities for process improvement, efficiency, and cost reduction.
• Provide regular updates to management and relevant stakeholders regarding production status, risks, and recommended action plans.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards, quality requirements, and company SOPs.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of experience in production planning, production scheduling, material planning, inventory planning, or supply chain operations.
• Experience in a food manufacturing, commissary, restaurant, or FMCG environment is an advantage.
• Strong knowledge of Production Planning, Material Requirements Planning (MRP), Inventory Management, and Demand Planning.
• Proficient in ERP systems and MS Excel, including VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, PivotTables, and basic data analysis.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent coordination and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Detail-oriented, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong sense of urgency, accountability, and ownership.
• Willing to work onsite and coordinate with production/commissary operations.
• Can start ASAP.

Job Type: Full-time

Work Location: In person