PPIC Assistant Manager

Eramas Ingredients; Seremban; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Eramas Ingredients in Malaysia is seeking a skilled PPIC professional to manage production planning, scheduling, and inventory control in a fast-paced food manufacturing environment.

You will collaborate with Production, Purchasing, Warehouse, QA/QC and other departments, supervise the PPIC team, and drive continuous improvement in planning accuracy and operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Food Technology, or related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in production planning, inventory control, supply chain, or warehouse operations.
• Experience in food manufacturing is an added advantage.
• Experience in supervising or leading a team is preferred.
• Good knowledge of production planning, MRP, inventory control, FIFO/FEFO, and warehouse operations.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and coordination skills.
• Able to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily, weekly, and monthly production planning and scheduling.
• Monitor production progress and adjust plans based on demand, capacity, and material availability.
• Coordinate with Production, Purchasing, Warehouse, QA/QC, and other departments to ensure smooth operations.
• Monitor raw materials, packaging materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods inventory.
• Ensure proper FIFO/FEFO practices and accurate inventory records.
• Monitor stock levels, variances, ageing, slow-moving and excess inventory.
• Coordinate material availability and identify potential shortages or supply risks.
• Review and analyse PPIC reports and provide recommendations to Management.
• Supervise and guide the PPIC team to ensure effective daily operations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve planning, inventory accuracy, and operational efficiency.

Skills

Production planning

Inventory control

Analytical skills

Communication

Coordination

Team leadership

Problem solving

Education

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Food Technology, or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

MRP

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Manage daily, weekly, and monthly production planning and scheduling.

Monitor production progress and adjust plans based on demand, capacity, and material availability.

Coordinate with Production, Purchasing, Warehouse, QA/QC, and other departments to ensure smooth operations.

Monitor raw materials, packaging materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods inventory.

Ensure proper FIFO/FEFO practices and accurate inventory records.

Monitor stock levels, variances, ageing, slow-moving and excess inventory.

Coordinate material availability and identify potential shortages or supply risks.

Review and analyse PPIC reports and provide recommendations to Management.

Supervise and guide the PPIC team to ensure effective daily operations.

Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve planning, inventory accuracy, and operational efficiency.

Job Requirements

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Food Technology, or related field.

Minimum 3–5 years of experience in production planning, inventory control, supply chain, or warehouse operations.

Experience in food manufacturing is an added advantage.

Experience in supervising or leading a team is preferred.

Good knowledge of production planning, MRP, inventory control, FIFO/FEFO, and warehouse operations.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, communication, and coordination skills.

Able to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.