Key Responsibilities:
- Coordinate end-to-end order fulfilment across the value chain from sales, engineering, supply chain and production to ensure material readiness and on-time delivery.
- Lead a cross-functional planning team covering BOM procurement, factory order management, warehouse management and shipping, serving as the central coordination point for internal and external stakeholders.
- Report and support improvement of operational KPIs.
Key Tasks:
- Support engineering and production in capacity planning based on open orders and demand forecasts.
- Lead the planning team in preparing annual supplier forecasts aligned with budget targets and inventory strategies.
- Build a reliable planning framework that integrates production capacity, material availability and manpower to commit accurate delivery dates.
- Ensure timely material availability through proactive inventory control and collaboration with suppliers.
- Monitor, prioritize and adjust engineering and production plans, and support cross-functional teams in resolving disruptions to maintain delivery schedules.
- Manage and coordinate export shipments to customers and import activities from suppliers while ensuring regulatory compliance and adherence to schedules.
- Track and improve KPIs such as on-time delivery, lead time and inventory levels, and drive systemic improvements aligned with lean principles.
- Set clear goals for team members based on plant targets and conduct regular performance reviews to guide and support achievement.
- Ensure compliance with internal governance standards and external customer requirements.
- Manage operational risks by identifying potential disruptions, assessing impact and formulating mitigation strategies with internal teams and suppliers.
Education / Degrees:
- Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Operations Management, or related field.
Job Experience:
- 15+ years of experience in the manufacturing industry.
- 8+ years of experience in operations planning, production control, or supply chain coordination.
Knowledge and Skills:
- Strong foundation in production planning and operations management, with solid understanding of manufacturing workflows and supply chain dynamics.
- Advanced analytical skills with proficiency in planning tools such as ERP and MRP systems.
- Hands-on experience in lean principles, inventory optimization, and end-to-end order fulfilment processes.
- Ability to understand value chain interdependencies and translate business requirements into actionable operational plans.
- Proven leadership experience managing cross-functional teams.
- Clear and effective communication skills, capable of aligning technical and commercial functions across regions.
- Strong problem-solving ability with focus on issue resolution, continuous improvement, and risk mitigation.
- Professional proficiency in English, both written and verbal.
- Experience working with international suppliers or in a multinational company is preferred.