Senior Production Planning and Inventory Control

Job Summary

We are seeking a highly analytical and experienced Senior PPIC Staff to oversee our production planning, scheduling, and inventory control functions. In this role, you will optimize capacity utilization, minimal material waste, and ensure the on-time delivery of garments.

Job Responsibilities

1. Develop, maintain, and optimize Master Production Schedules based on buyer order details, capacity constraints, and delivery deadlines.
2. Analyze production capacity (line efficiency, SMV, machinery, and manpower) to allocate styles to the most efficient production lines.
3. Monitor daily and weekly production outputs against the plan, proactively identifying bottlenecks (e.g., sewing delays, line imbalances) and implementing corrective actions.
4. Coordinate closely with the Cutting, Sewing, Finishing, and Quality Control (QC) departments to ensure a smooth, uninterrupted workflow.
5. Oversee Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to ensure all raw materials (fabric, threads, zippers, buttons, labels) are available ahead of the production timeline.
6. Monitor fabric consumption, track yield variance, and collaborate with the Pattern Making and Cutting teams to minimize fabric waste (CMT/FOB metrics).
7. Oversee warehouse inventory levels, implement strict stock controls, and manage deadstock or leftover materials efficiently.
8. Conduct regular inventory audits and reconcile physical stock with system records.
9. Partner with the Merchandiser team to review incoming orders, analyze lead times, and provide realistic delivery commitments.
10. Collaborate with the Procurement team to track the arrival status of imported and local raw materials, adjusting production schedules dynamically based on supply chain shifts.
11. Provide regular reports on PPIC Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), such as Order Fulfillment Rate, Production Plan Achievement, and Inventory Turnover.

Qualifications

1. Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Management, Supply Chain, or a related field.

2. Minimum 10 years of experience in PPIC roles within the garment/apparel manufacturing industry (experience in high-volume export factories is highly preferred).

3. Technical Skills:

   • Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or industry-specific garment ERPs) and advanced Microsoft Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP, complex formulas).
   • Strong understanding of garment manufacturing processes, line balancing, SMV, and consumption calculations.
   • Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles is a significant plus.

4. Exceptional analytical thinking, strong problem-solving abilities, excellent negotiation skills, and the ability to work under pressure to meet tight shipment deadlines.

5. Professional proficiency in English. Ability to communicate in Mandarin is an advantage.