Title:  Planning Manager

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Position: Planning Manager

Department: Manufacturing Services

Reporting to: Manufacturing Services Manager

Job Location: Tongi, Dhaka

The position is responsible for leading planning function to manage supply against demand, machine scheduling, leaf planning , MRP, Master data maintenance in SAP, direct procurement ensuring effective collaboration between different stakeholders from Factory , Market and Global team. This role also assists in leading new product development from Factory side, Inventory management adhering to stock norm, stock connectivity on time, completing planning cycle in IBP in accordance with global timeline. 
 

What Will You Do:

• Lead planning department with expected leadership traits ( Supervise direct reports, define tasks and responsibilities of subordinates, ensure the applicability of business conduct standards, nurture team spirit, motivate to boost up confidence, foster team development and ensure proper evaluation of subordinates).
• Exhibit extra ordinary interpersonal communication skill to bridge among Market, Leaf , GSC and global colleagues. Lead the team to deliver factory KPI in collaboration with other departments and ensure energy efficient plan, increase OEE%, write off reduction and drive savings from planning.
• Ensure short term, medium term and long-term planning. Maintain daily/weekly/monthly production planning at all levels, perform analysis and constant follow-ups.
• Avoid out of stock situation with proper connectivity of materials. Ensure production continuity in efficient manner with Master data maintenance in SAP and Business flow creation.
• Highlight future expansion need with proper Capacity calculation. Actively participate for effective ASP submission for 3-year horizon.
• Ensure health and safety according to ISO/EHS, 5S3R processes and programs, identify the hazards, assess the risks, and ensure that control measures are implemented to maintain a healthy and safe workplace.
• Actively demonstrate commitment to health and safety, take immediate steps to correct unsafe workplace conditions or behaviors.
• Drive new product development from Factory and Standardize direct procurement process by fostering Material localization projects.

We Expect from You:

• Minimum Bachelor's Degree in Engineering from a reputed institution.

• Minimum 8-10 years of relevant experience with exposure to work in planning function preferably from any global organization. Experience at SAP will be added advantage.
• Solid experience in the field of production planning & scheduling, material planning, inventory management , basics of procurement & negotiation skills are  required.

Application Deadline: 20th May, 2024

We value your time and will reach out to you if you are shortlisted within 3 weeks of the application deadline.