Planning Specialist

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Material PlanningPrepare material requirements based on the approved production plan and sales forecast.Calculate raw material and packaging material requirements for each SKU.Monitor stock levels, safety stock, open purchase orders, and expected deliveries.Identify potential shortages and communicate them in advance to Purchasing and relevant departments.Prepare and update MRP files and material coverage reports.Follow up on critical materials, slow-moving items, dead stock, and near-expiry materials.Coordinate with Purchasing to ensure materials are delivered according to the required dates.Monitor material consumption versus standard usage and report significant variances.Calculate possible production scenarios based on the availability of materials.

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Production PlanningAssist in preparing daily, weekly, and monthly production plans.Convert sales demand and confirmed orders into feasible production schedules.Coordinate production priorities based on stock availability, customer orders, export requirements, and operational constraints.Review production capacity, line availability, manpower, and maintenance schedules.Follow up on actual production versus plan and report deviations.Update production plans based on line stoppages, material shortages, urgent orders, and changes in demand.Support the sequencing of SKUs to reduce changeover time and improve line efficiency.Coordinate with Production, Maintenance, Quality, Warehouse, Purchasing, Sales, and Marketing.Follow up on co-manufacturing and export production requirements.

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Reporting and AnalysisPrepare daily and weekly planning reports.Track plan achievement, production attainment, material coverage, and stock-out risks.Prepare reports for:Planned versus actual production.Material shortages.Inventory coverage and analysis.Capacity utilization and availability.Production delays.Waste and variance.ABC analysis for FG and RM.Maintain planning databases and ensure data accuracy.Reviewing BOM and consumption with R&D.Support S&OP preparation and provide the required planning data.

Bachelor’s degree in Commerce, Engineering, Supply Chain, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field.0–3 years of experience for Junior level.Experience in FMCG or food manufacturing is preferred.CPIM certificate is preferred.Good knowledge of production planning and material planning.Understanding of MRP, inventory management, safety stock, and lead time.Strong Excel skills.Good analytical and numerical skills.Ability to work under pressure and manage priorities.Strong follow-up and coordination skills.Good communication skills.Attention to detail.ERP experience is preferred.Power BI knowledge is an advantage.