Production Planning Manager

PT Multistrada Arah Sarana Tbk (Michelin Group); Cikarang; On-site; IDR 350,000,000 - 520,000,000; Full time

Job summary

Michelin Indonesia is seeking a Production Planning Manager to lead the planning, inventory, and flow management to ensure on-time delivery of customer orders. You will coordinate with regional teams to align demand, supply, and inventory targets while driving improvements in planning processes.

The ideal candidate has 5–8 years in production planning or SCM with at least 3 years in a managerial role, plus strong ERP expertise (SAP) and advanced Excel/Power BI skills.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in Production Planning or related SCM roles, including at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Experience coordinating with regional planning teams to align demand, supply, and targets.
• Proven people management experience and team development.
• Strong knowledge of MRP/production planning, inventory management, demand forecasting, and S&OP processes.
• Experience leading end-to-end planning activities and inventory optimization.
• Understanding of production flow, warehouse operations, and customer fulfillment processes.
• ERP systems proficiency; SAP experience is a plus.
• Advanced Excel; Power BI knowledge is an advantage.
• Willing to be based in Cikarang, West Java.

Responsibilities

• Lead production planning, inventory, and flow management to ensure committed orders are delivered at the targeted service level.
• Align production plans with inventory strategies and S&OP objectives.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce inventory and shorten end-to-end lead times.
• Develop people, processes, and tools to enhance planning effectiveness.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Cross-functional collaboration

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Decision making

Excel

Power BI

SAP

Demand forecasting

Tools

SAP

Power BI

Excel

Job description

A pioneer of engineered materials, Michelin is building the world’s leading manufacturer of life-changing composites and experiences.

Join Michelin Asia Pacific as an Production Planning Manager today to move your career forward, unlock exciting opportunities, and be part of a world-class organization committed to a better, more sustainable world.

WHY MICHELIN INDONESIA?

Career Progression:

Start your career adventure and build the skills and experience to develop in new directions.

Wellbeing and Inclusion:

At Michelin Indonesia, experience a supportive, inclusive culture that creates space for collaboration and new ideas.

Become a Player in a Dynamic Global Brand:

At Michelin, we deliver products and experiences that transform everyday moments into extraordinary ones. Join us on our journey to innovate and contribute to exciting projects that impact our world.

OUR TEAM:

In the Production Planning Department, we aim to ensure the right products are available at the right time by balancing customer demand, production capacity, and inventory levels while supporting operational excellence and customer satisfaction.

MISSION:

In the domain of production planning and inventory control,

Lead production planning, inventory, and flow management activities to ensure committed customer orders are delivered at the targeted service level.

Ensure alignment between production plans, inventory strategies, and S&OP objectives while balancing service, cost, and operational performance.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives to reduce inventory, shorten end-to-end lead times, and enhance planning effectiveness through the development of people, processes, and tools.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

Required:

• Minimum 5–8 years of experience in Production Planning, PPIC, Demand Planning, Supply Planning, S&OP, or Supply Chain Management, including at least 3 years in a managerial role.
• Proven experience as a Planning Manager (Demand Planning, Supply Planning, Production Planning, S&OP) or Supply Chain Manager within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience coordinating with Regional, Zone, or Central Planning Teams (e.g. MO/Asia) to align planning assumptions, demand and supply strategies, inventory targets, and business priorities.
• Proven people management experience with responsibility for leading, coaching, and developing planning teams.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, inventory management, demand forecasting, material planning, and S&OP processes.
• Experience leading end-to-end planning activities, including demand forecasting, master production scheduling, material planning, and inventory optimization.
• Strong understanding of production flow, warehouse operations, and customer fulfillment processes.
• Proven ability to balance service level, inventory, capacity, and operational costs while driving business performance.
• Strong leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-functional collaboration skills.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and planning tools (SAP experience is a plus).
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills; Power BI knowledge is an advantage.
• Willing to be based in Cikarang, West Java.

Preferred:

• Experience in multinational manufacturing companies.
• Experience managing complex supply chains with multiple product families and high-volume operations.
• Professional certification in Supply Chain Management such as APICS CPIM, APICS CSCP, or equivalent.
• Experience leading S&OP governance and executive planning reviews.
• Familiarity with Lean Manufacturing, Inventory Optimization, and Continuous Improvement methodologies.