RESPONSIBILITY LEVEL:          

Responsible for leading production planning execution and operational alignment to ensure on-time delivery, optimized inventory levels, and effective capacity utilization in a high-volume, high-mix manufacturing environment.

This role serves as a technical and operational reference within the Planning organization and provides leadership continuity in the absence of the MPS or Planning Manager.

Drives planning excellence through Lean Supply Chain principles, data-driven decision-making, and cross-functional collaboration.

Ensures compliance with Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES:

• Lead development and execution of production schedules based on demand variability, material constraints, and capacity analysis.
• Perform advanced demand and capacity analysis to support realistic supply plans and service commitments.
• Monitor and drive On-Time Delivery (CRD vs Promise vs Shipment Date) performance and lead recovery strategies when required.
• Own Past Due reduction plans and coordinate cross-functional corrective actions with Operations, Procurement, and Commercial teams.
• Act as escalation point for complex planning scenarios, material constraints, and capacity conflicts.
• Provide operational decision-making support in the absence of the MPS or Planning Manager.
• Lead Engineering Change (ECN/ECO) impact analysis, including risk mitigation for excess and obsolete materials.
• Oversee planning readiness for NPI launches and production ramp-ups.
• Ensure SAP S/4HANA master data integrity (MRP parameters, lead times, safety stock, capacity settings).
• Utilize SAP S/4HANA planning, purchasing, and capacity modules to optimize supply execution.
• Drive inventory optimization strategies for Subassembly and Finished Goods aligned with service targets.
• Lead root cause analysis for service failures and implement structured corrective action plans.
• Guide and influence team members in daily planning decisions without necessarily holding formal supervisory authority.
• Support and drive Lean Supply Chain initiatives including Kanban optimization, pull systems, and continuous flow improvements.
• Develop scenario modeling and performance analysis using advanced Excel tools.
• Utilize Power BI to structure data models and support performance visibility and decision-making.
• Align planning priorities with commercial, product management, and operational strategies.
• Participate and lead Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Promote data integrity, process discipline, and planning standardization.
• Ensure compliance with EHS policies and corporate guidelines.

REQUIREMENTS:

Education:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or related field.

Experience:

• Minimum 5–7 years of experience in production planning within high-volume, high-mix manufacturing environments (electronics industry preferred).
• SAP S/4HANA (Planning, Purchasing, and Capacity modules)
• Advanced demand and capacity planning
• NPI leadership and ramp-up planning
• Lean Supply Chain and Kanban systems
• Cross-functional stakeholder management and escalation handling

Technical Skills:

• Advanced MRP and capacity planning expertise
• Strong inventory optimization knowledge
• Advanced Excel (complex modeling, scenario analysis, data structuring)
• Power BI user (data modeling and table design) – preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

Language:

• Advanced English proficiency (written and verbal) required to communicate effectively with customers, commercial teams, and senior leadership.

Behavioral Competencies:

• Strong ownership and accountability mindset
• Ability to operate autonomously in complex environments
• Informal leadership capability
• Strong decision-making under pressure
• Executive-level communication skills
• Strategic and systems-thinking approach