Planning Manager

Replenishment Planning

• Develop and manage replenishment plans based on actual demand, demand forecasts, and established inventory policies.
• Monitor inventory levels, including minimum and maximum stock levels and safety stock, to maintain product availability while minimizing excess inventory.
• Collaborate with Sales, Warehouse, and Purchasing teams to address stock shortages and slow‑moving inventory.
• Recommend improvements to replenishment strategies to optimize working capital, cash flow, and inventory‑related costs.

Production Planning

• Develop, manage, and monitor short‑term, medium‑term, and long‑term production plans.
• Balance demand requirements with available production capacity, workforce resources, and equipment capabilities.
• Track production progress and manage changes, constraints, or potential risks that may affect production plans.
• Work closely with Production, Quality Assurance, and Warehouse teams to ensure production plans are practical, achievable, and delivered on schedule.

Material Planning

• Plan raw materials, components, and semi‑finished goods in accordance with production requirements and schedules.
• Ensure materials are available in the required quantities and at the appropriate time to prevent disruptions to production.
• Coordinate with Purchasing and Sourcing teams to manage supplier lead times and resolve material shortages.
• Monitor and control material inventory levels, shelf life, and risks related to obsolete or excess materials.

Overall and Company‑wide Planning

• Consolidate, coordinate, and manage overall planning activities across the organization.
• Serve as the key point of contact for new or ad‑hoc planning requirements arising from new products, projects, or strategic changes.
• Analyze relevant data, evaluate potential risks, and develop appropriate planning scenarios and recommendations.
• Establish, standardize, and continuously improve planning processes, templates, and reporting frameworks.

Reporting and Continuous Improvement

• Prepare regular reports on planning performance, inventory status, production progress, and potential risks.
• Identify and recommend continuous improvements to planning processes, systems, and tools.
• Support the implementation and enhancement of ERP systems, spreadsheet‑based planning tools, and other planning software.
• Provide coaching, guidance, and professional support to planning team members where applicable.

Authority and Decision Making

• Propose and adjust plans within the scope of assigned responsibilities and authority.
• Recommend changes to inventory policies and production plans when operational or supply chain risks are identified.
• Coordinate with relevant functions to resolve issues that may affect supply chain operations and planning effectiveness.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• At least 5 years of experience in material planning, purchasing, supply chain management, or a related position.
• Proactive mindset with a strong sense of responsibility and ownership.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in office productivity tools and material management, ERP, or MRP systems.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and decision‑making capabilities.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and priorities effectively in a dynamic working environment.

Benefits

• Negotiable salary based on experience and qualifications.
• Meal allowance or meal support in accordance with company policy.
• Statutory social insurance benefits.
• Additional insurance coverage in accordance with company policy.
• Employee discounts on selected company products.