About This Role
We are seeking a seasoned Production Planning Specialist to lead our production planning and materials scheduling activities, ensuring customer demand is met on time, in full, and at optimal cost.
This role plays a key part in coordinating between production, purchasing, logistics, and customer service teams, ensuring a balanced alignment between supply chain capabilities and customer requirements.
Main Responsibilities
- Lead and develop the planning team to ensure effective production and materials scheduling across multiple product lines.
- Maintain optimal inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods to meet customer delivery requirements.
- Collaborate with operations, procurement, and logistics to improve supply chain efficiency and performance.
- Review and update production plans according to capacity, material availability, and customer priorities.
- Monitor KPIs such as OTD (On-Time Delivery), inventory turns, and planning accuracy; implement corrective actions when required.
Qualifications & Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.Minimum of 5 years of experience in production planning or materials management, preferably within the wire harness or electrical manufacturing industry.Key Skills
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Ability to work under pressure and prioritize tasks effectively.