PPIC Manager Mandarin Speaking (Based in Kelapa Gading)

Himalaya Wellness Indonesia; Jakarta Pusat; On-site; IDR 300,000,000 - 600,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Himalaya Wellness Indonesia is seeking a PPIC Manager to lead localization projects from India to Indonesia, ensuring material readiness and timely production with local maklon partners.

You will coordinate across India and Indonesia teams, suppliers, and internal stakeholders to manage BOM, MRP, scheduling, and risk mitigation while maintaining robust PPIC data and production plans.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in SCM or related field.
• Experience in PPIC, production planning, and supply chain.
• Strong project management skills in localization/new product introduction.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end localization projects from India to Indonesia.
• Coordinate with India team on BOM, formulation, packaging, and technical documents.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans and production schedules.
• Monitor material availability and coordinate with maklon on capacity and delivery.
• Ensure materials are delivered per production schedule and track progress.
• Identify risks and develop mitigation plans to prevent delays.
• Collaborate with Procurement, R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Marketing, Finance, and other teams to ensure smooth execution.
• Maintain accurate PPIC records and continuously seek improvements.

Skills

Project management

Supply chain

Production planning

BOM

MRP

Stakeholder mgmt

Education

Bachelor's degree in SCM

Industrial Engineering degree

Tools

ERP/SAP

MS Excel

Job description

Job Purpose

The PPIC Manager will be responsible for managing the end-to-end localization project from India to Indonesia, ensuring the timely availability of materials, production readiness, and smooth execution of products manufactured through local third-party manufacturers (maklon). The role will act as the key coordinator between the India team, local suppliers, third-party manufacturers, and internal stakeholders to ensure successful product localization and production in Indonesia.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the end-to-end product localization project from India to Indonesia, ensuring all project milestones, timelines, and deliverables are achieved.
• Coordinate closely with the India team to understand product specifications, Bill of Materials (BOM), formulation, packaging requirements, technical documents, and other materials required for local production.
• Develop and maintain detailed project plans, production schedules, and material readiness trackers for all localization projects.
• Follow up and monitor the availability of raw materials, packaging materials, components, and other production requirements to ensure readiness for local manufacturing.
• Coordinate with local third-party manufacturers (maklon) regarding production planning, material requirements, production capacity, lead time, and delivery schedules.
• Ensure all materials are properly planned and delivered to the maklon according to the agreed production schedule.
• Closely monitor the end-to-end supply chain process, from material sourcing and procurement through production and final delivery.
• Identify potential supply, material, production, or timeline risks and proactively develop mitigation plans to avoid project delays.
• Work closely with Procurement, R&D, Quality, Regulatory, Marketing, Finance, and other relevant functions to ensure smooth execution of localization projects.
• Coordinate with suppliers and manufacturers to resolve issues related to material availability, quality, lead time, production capacity, and delivery.
• Monitor production progress and provide regular project status updates, timeline updates, and escalation reports to management and relevant stakeholders.
• Maintain accurate records of project timelines, material status, production plans, inventory, and other relevant PPIC data.
• Continuously identify opportunities to improve planning accuracy, material availability, production efficiency, cost, and lead time.
• Ensure all activities comply with company policies, quality standards, regulatory requirements, and agreed production specifications.

Key Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business, or a related field.
• Minimum 5-8 years of experience in PPIC, Production Planning, Supply Chain, or Manufacturing, preferably within FMCG, pharmaceutical, personal care, or related industries.
• Proven experience in managing end-to-end production planning and material planning with third-party manufacturers.
• Strong experience in project management, particularly in product localization, new product introduction (NPI), or manufacturing transfer projects.
• Fluent in Mandarin and English, with the ability to communicate effectively with overseas stakeholders and local suppliers/manufacturers.
• Strong understanding of MRP, BOM, material planning, production scheduling, inventory management, and supply chain processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, coordination, and stakeholder management skills.
• Able to manage multiple projects and deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills, with the ability to work effectively across India, Indonesia, suppliers, and third-party manufacturers.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and preferably experienced with ERP/SAP or similar systems.