Supply Chain Planner

American Filtrona; Indonesia; On-site; IDR 100,000,000 - 180,000,000; Full time

Job summary

American Filtrona is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to develop and maintain production schedules, collaborating with production, sales, and procurement to meet customer demands while optimizing resources.

You will monitor KPIs, adjust plans for demand changes, reduce downtime, and drive continuous improvements in planning processes using SAP HANA, Excel, and related tools.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• Proven experience in production planning and scheduling.
• Strong understanding of capacity planning and inventory management.
• Proficiency with planning software and ERP systems.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on forecasts and orders.
• Collaborate with production, sales, and supply chain to align demand and capacity.
• Optimize schedules to maximize resource utilization and minimize downtime.
• Monitor raw materials and finished goods inventory for production readiness.
• Coordinate with production teams to understand capacity and constraints.
• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and opportunities for improvement.
• Adjust plans in response to demand, material availability, or disruptions.
• Communicate schedules and changes to stakeholders including supervisors.
• Work with procurement to ensure timely availability of materials.
• Identify risks and develop contingency plans.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to provide insights on schedules.
• Track production performance and drive continuous planning improvements.

Skills

Production scheduling

Forecasting

Inventory management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Operations Management

Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

Forth-Shift systems

Microsoft Excel

SAP HANA

Job description

Role and Responsibilities

The Supply Chain Planner is responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules to ensure efficient and timely manufacturing operations. They will collaborate with various stakeholders, including production teams, supply chain, and sales, to create feasible production plans that meet customer demands while optimizing resources and minimizing production downtime. The PPIC Planner will monitor production progress, adjust schedules as needed, and communicate changes to relevant parties to ensure smooth and uninterrupted production flow.

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on sales forecasts, customer orders, and available resources.
• Collaborate with sales, customer service, and supply chain teams to understand customer demands, prioritize orders, and align production plans accordingly.
• Optimize production schedules to maximize resource utilization, minimize changeovers, and reduce downtime.
• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods to ensure availability for production and customer orders.
• Coordinate with production teams to understand production capacity, capabilities, and constraints.
• Analyze production data and key performance indicators to identify bottlenecks, inefficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Adjust production schedules in response to changes in demand, material availability, equipment breakdowns, or other disruptions.
• Communicate production schedules and changes to relevant stakeholders, including production teams, supervisors, and other departments.
• Collaborate with procurement and supply chain teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components for production.
• Identify risks and develop contingency plans to mitigate potential production schedule disruptions.
• Participate in cross-functional meetings to provide insights, recommendations, and updates on production schedules.
• Monitor and report on production performance, including adherence to schedules, on-time delivery, and production efficiency.
• Continuously improve production planning processes, tools, and systems to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and responsiveness.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Proven experience in production planning, scheduling, or related roles within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of production processes, capacity planning, and inventory management principles.
• Proficiency in using production planning software, Forth-Shift systems, Microsoft Excel, SAP HANA
• Analytical mindset with the ability to analyze data, identify trends, and make informed decisions.
• Excellent communication skills to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and stakeholders.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Knowledge of Lean or Six Sigma principles is a plus.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team, displaying a proactive and results-oriented approach.
• Familiarity with industry best practices and emerging trends in production planning and scheduling.