Factory Planner

We are looking for a Factory Planner to join our manufacturing operations team. This role is responsible for production planning inventory management capacity planning and ensuring on-time delivery of customer orders. The successful candidate will work closely with Production Supply Chain Logistics Sales and Regional teams to optimize factory resources maintain inventory health and support business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and manage production schedules based on customer orders demand forecasts inventory levels and capacity requirements.
• Own and maintain the 13-week Master Production Schedule (MPS) including production plans safety stock requirements lead time commitments and capacity planning.
• Monitor and adjust schedules to accommodate changes in demand material availability supply chain constraints and production disruptions.
• Manage Available-to-Promise (ATP) commitments and release kitting plans to support material and shipment planning.
• Ensure timely conversion of planned orders for machines and accessories.
• Maintain forecast accuracy in SAP and support Integrated Business Planning (IBP) processes.

Inventory & Materials Management

• Monitor Work-in-Progress (WIP) and Finished Goods inventory.
• Collaborate with Material Planning Production and Logistics teams to ensure material availability and efficient inventory flow.
• Drive inventory optimization while minimizing excess stock and obsolescence.

Capacity Planning & Production Optimization

• Analyze production performance and identify opportunities to improve efficiency and resource utilization.
• Balance demand materials and manufacturing capacity to meet customer commitments.
• Resolve planning conflicts production bottlenecks and scheduling challenges.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Work closely with Sales Production Shipping and Regional teams to ensure alignment on order commitments and delivery schedules.
• Lead regular reviews on customer orders shipment plans and production status.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders and 3PL partners to ensure seamless execution of production plans.

Reporting & Performance Management

• Prepare and maintain operational reports and planning dashboards.
• Monitor and report on key metrics including:
  • Schedule Adherence
  • Order Cycle Time
  • OTTR / OTTP / OTD Performance
  • Order Lead Time
  • Capacity Utilization
  • Finished Goods Inventory
  • Backorders
  • Aging Production Orders
  • Revenue Reviews
  • Master Production Schedule Performance
• Provide recommendations to improve planning effectiveness and productivity.

Continuous Improvement

• Support Lean Manufacturing Six Sigma and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to improve planning processes reduce waste and enhance operational efficiency.
• Stay updated on industry best practices and emerging technologies.

Qualifications :

Education

• Bachelors Degree in Engineering Science Supply Chain Operations Management or a related discipline.
• APICS certification is preferred.
• MBA or additional business qualifications are an advantage.

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of experience in Production Planning Factory Planning Supply Chain Planning or a related role within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with MRP/ERP systems preferably SAP.

Skills

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong understanding of production planning inventory management demand planning and capacity planning.
• Well-organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Information :

Join us and well help build your career with excellent training and opportunities for career growth across the business both locally and globally. Youll experience an inclusive environment with strong leadership and a focus on safety and wellbeing. Youll also have the flexibility to choose from a wide range of benefits to suit your lifestyle offering you and your family support from a health and wellbeing financial and lifestyle perspective.

Join us and work for a world-leader with the benefits and training to reward your dedication and skills. Be part of a team where we are making the world a safer place.

We believe that different perspectives and backgrounds are what make a company flourish. All qualified applicants will receive equal consideration for employment regardless of color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin economic status disability age or any other legally protected characteristics. We are proud to be an inclusive company with values grounded in equality and ethics where we celebrate support and embrace diversity.

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Remote Work :

No

Employment Type :

Full-time