Master Planning Lead

Excelitas Technologies Corp.; Batam; On-site; IDR 600,000,000 - 900,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Excelitas Technologies Corp. Batam manufacturing site seeks an experienced Master Planning Lead to drive end-to-end planning across operations, balancing customer demand, capacity, inventory, and efficiency.

You will oversee Master Planning, Production Planning, Capacity Planning, Inventory Management and S&OP while collaborating with Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, Commercial, Finance, and Global Supply Chain teams.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, industrial engineering, operations management, business or related field; MBA preferred.
• 7+ years in production planning or related functions, preferably in manufacturing.
• 2+ years leading teams or projects; experience with regional/global planning is a plus.
• Strong expertise in master planning, production planning, capacity planning, inventory management, demand planning, supply planning, and S&OP.
• Hands-on ERP experience with SAP (PP/MM, APO, or IBP), Oracle or equivalent.
• Strong Excel and Power BI data visualization skills.
• Experience leading ERP implementations, planning transformation, or supply chain optimization is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Lead Master Planning, Production Planning, Capacity Planning, Inventory Management, and Demand & Supply Planning.
• Drive the S&OP process by aligning forecasts, capacity, inventory, and business priorities.
• Develop and maintain optimized master production schedules balancing demand and capacity.
• Monitor capacity and resource utilization; identify and mitigate supply risks.
• Establish inventory strategies to optimize working capital while maintaining service levels.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, Commercial, Finance, and Global Supply Chain.
• Drive planning transformation initiatives, including ERP optimization and digitalization of planning processes.
• Lead continuous improvement using Lean Six Sigma and best practices.
• Coach and develop team members; foster collaboration and accountability.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturing quality, safety, and environmental requirements.

Skills

Master Planning

Production Planning

Capacity Planning

Inventory Management

Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP)

Demand Planning

Lean Six Sigma

Advanced Excel

Power BI

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain/Operations

MBA or Supply Chain Management (preferred)

Tools

SAP ERP (PP/MM, APO, or IBP)

Oracle

Job description

Excelitas is a global technology company delivering advanced sensing, imaging, optics, and photonic solutions for life sciences, semiconductor, industrial, and aerospace markets. Our Batam manufacturing site specializes in high-precision electronic and photonic products and supports global customers through world-class manufacturing and continuous operational excellence.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Master Planning Lead to lead end-to-end planning activities across our manufacturing operations. This role is responsible for driving integrated planning processes that ensure the right balance between customer demand, production capacity, inventory investment, and operational efficiency.

You will lead the activities of Master Planning, Production Planning, Capacity Planning, Inventory Management, and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP). You will collaborate closely with Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, Commercial, Finance, and Global Supply Chain teams to develop robust planning strategies that improve customer service, optimize inventory, maximize production performance, and support business growth. This position also plays a critical role in planning transformation initiatives, ERP optimization, planning governance, and continuous improvement across the organization.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for Master Planning, Production Planning, Capacity Planning, Inventory Management, and Demand & Supply Planning.
• Drive the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process by aligning demand forecasts, production capacity, inventory strategies, and business priorities.
• Develop and maintain optimized master production schedules that balance customer demand, manufacturing capability, and inventory objectives.
• Monitor production capacity and resource utilization to ensure efficient execution while identifying and mitigating potential supply risks.
• Establish inventory strategies that optimize working capital while maintaining high customer service levels.
• Collaborate with Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, Commercial, Finance, and Global Supply Chain teams to ensure effective planning execution and customer fulfillment.
• Drive planning transformation initiatives, including ERP optimization, planning system enhancements, and digitalization of planning processes.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives using Lean Six Sigma principles and best practices to improve planning efficiency and operational performance.
• Coach, develop, and lead team members while fostering a culture of collaboration, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with manufacturing quality, safety, and environmental requirement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, preferred in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Operations Management, Business, or a related discipline. Master's Degree (MBA or Supply Chain Management) is highly preferred.
• Minimum 7 years of experience in Production Planning, or related functions, preferred within manufacturing industries.
• Minimum 2 years of experience leading team or project. Experience working with regional or global planning organizations is an advantage.
• Strong expertise in Master Planning, Production Planning, Capacity Planning, Inventory Management, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, and Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP).
• Strong understanding of manufacturing operations, production scheduling, inventory optimization, and supply chain planning principles.
• Hands‑on experience with SAP ERP (PP/MM, APO, or IBP preferred), Oracle, or equivalent ERP platforms.
• Strong analytical capabilities with advanced Microsoft Excel and data visualization tools such as Power BI.
• Proven experience leading ERP implementation, planning transformation, or supply chain optimization projects is an advantage.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Continuous Improvement, and process optimization methodologies.
• Excellent cross‑functional collaboration, stakeholder management, and change management skills. Results‑driven with a strong customer‑focused mindset.
• Strong presentation, communication, and influencing skills.
• Fluent in English, both written and spoken.