Production Planning Asst. Manager

Responsibilities

• Manage production planning and master scheduling across all manufacturing facilities, including development, improvement, documentation, and continuous process optimization to enhance production efficiency.
• Control and analyze Production, Sales, and Inventory (PSI) plans to ensure alignment with business requirements.
• Ensure 100% fulfillment of customer demand through effective production planning and PSI management.
• Optimize production efficiency by minimizing non-productive time and improving line utilization, labor efficiency, material usage, and packaging effectiveness.
• Ensure on-time delivery performance meets 100% customer requirements.
• Drive cost efficiency and eliminate losses from all planning and production-related activities.
• Establish and standardize planning concepts and procedures across all planners to ensure consistency and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum 5–10 years of experience in Production Planning, Master Scheduling, or PSI management in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of Production Planning, Inventory Control, and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP).
• Proven experience in managing cross-functional manufacturing operations and improving production efficiency.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Leadership experience with ability to manage, coach, and develop a planning team.
• Good understanding of cost control, capacity planning, and lean manufacturing principles.
• Strong communication and coordination skills across departments.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP/MRP systems.
• Good command of English (both written and spoken).
• Experience in the automotive or electronics manufacturing industry will be an advantage.