• A Production Planner and Inventory Control must know how to organize production according to demand and quality standards.
• You will be the one to ensure our goods are produced on time for distribution in a profitable manner.
• An excellent production planner is well-versed in production procedures and ways to optimize them. They are organized and results-driven with great problem-solving skills. Advanced communication and computer skills are very useful for the role.
• The goal is to ensure the smooth and cost-efficient flow of our production operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coordinate production workflow for one or multiple products
• Plan and prioritize operations to ensure maximum performance and minimum delay
• Determine manpower, equipment and raw materials needed to cover production demand
• Address issues when they arise aiming for minimum disruption
• Obtain output information (number of finished products, percentage of defectives etc.)
• Evaluate production control activities to ensure that final product meets customer specifications.
• Assist Sales unit in coordinating and planning customer orders and deliveries.
• Identify delivery exception and provide alternative solutions.
• Track material shortages and provide immediate resolution.
• Assist purchasing unit in coordinating and planning supplier deliveries.
• Identify new suppliers and manage existing suppliers to meet production needs.
• Monitor inventory status and generate inventory reports to Production Manager.
• Perform inventory management according to company policies.
• Prepare and submit status and performance reports
• Keep paperwork organized
• Collaborate with quality control, warehouse and other staff 

• Candidate must possessat least Bachelor's/College Degree in Engineering (Industrial) or equivalent.
• Proven experience as production planner for at least 5 years.
• Excellent knowledge of production planning and quality control principles
• Experience in MRP II (Manufacturing resource planning)
• Working knowledge of MS Office and SAP (ERP systems) is a PLUS
• Good at math and statistics
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Excellent communication abilities