Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE OF JOB: This position is to assist the Operations Director in managing the production planning & control activities in support of the manufacturing operations.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Interface with various functional areas to resolve and co-ordinate scheduling activities to meet committed plans and customers’ sales order and requirements.
• Expedite materials (with purchasing department) and liaise with other parties on product issues, monitor supply to ensure their availability to support production schedule.
• To monitor and ensure materials are sufficient to supply to the line and not to jeopardize the shipment.
• Lead the annual stock take event, troubleshoot if any stock discrepancies.
• Keep track of MRP system, ensure correct figures are keyed in and also ensure company with just-in-time stock.
• Expedite with purchasers and buyers for material shortage.
• Monitor P/Os (related to raw materials) closely on delivery date and quantity. Make sure that P/O quantity enough to cover customer’s requirements.
• Generate material status and production loading to store and production.
• Update and distribute daily shipment, work-in-progress and work order balance reports.
• Generate and load work orders for production run.
• Liaise and check and expedite on turnkey work order shortages with materials and purchasing departments.
• Perform any projects assigned.
  

STRATEGIC FOCUS: This position is responsible to assist the Operations Director in managing production planning and control activities. This position works with many other internal parties to maintain relationships that allow constant communication and feedback to foster continuous improvement.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Diploma in materials planning/logistic or related discipline
• At least 3 years of work experience in similar area or maintenance planning in an operation process plant will be preferred
• Advanced Excel Skills

ADDITIONAL COMPETENCIES REQUIRED TO PERFORM JOB:

• Good team player and possess excellent communication skills
• Self-starter, organized and independent person
• Good interpersonal skills & supervisory skills
• Analytical, assertive and ability to cope with the rapidly changing needs of materials.
• Strong problem solving skills