Production Planner (F&B Retail - Centre Kitchen)

CL Bakery; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in the bakery sector seeks a skilled Production Planner to optimize production workflows and inventory management. This role involves developing accurate production schedules, coordinating with procurement, and ensuring timely deliveries to multiple outlets. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in supply chain management, experience in food production, and proficiency in relevant planning tools. Join a team that values quality and community, and contribute to the growth of a beloved local bakery known for its delicious and healthy offerings.

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in production planning or supply coordination.
• Familiar with bakery production cycles and ingredient shelf lives.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on forecasts.
• Coordinate inventory to ensure raw materials availability.

Skills

Production Planning

Inventory Management

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Microsoft Excel

Education

Diploma in Supply Chain Management

Degree in Food Technology

Degree in Business Administration

Tools

ERP Systems

Production Planning Tools

Job description

Develop and maintain accurate daily and weekly production schedules based on store forecasts, sales trends, and inventory levels.

Coordinate with the procurement and inventory team to ensure availability of raw materials and ingredients.

Plan batch sizes and sequence of production runs to maximize kitchen efficiency and minimize downtime.

2. Inventory Coordination

Monitor usage rates, buffer stocks, and lead times to avoid stockouts or overproduction.

Coordinate with the inventory controller to align raw material ordering with production needs.

Maintain visibility of finished goods levels across all stores and central kitchen storage.

Liaise with outlet managers and operations team to gather order requirements and adjust production plans as needed.

Ensure accurate, timely, and complete deliveries to all 7 outlets with minimal wastage.

Respond swiftly to urgent or last-minute changes from stores, especially during peak periods.

4. Process Optimization

Analyse production workflows and suggest improvements to optimize efficiency and reduce bottlenecks.

Support the implementation of systems for better demand forecasting and production tracking.

Contribute to SOP development for production planning, order dispatching, and reporting.

5. Expansion Support

Scale production planning processes in line with the brand’s expansion plans (new stores, seasonal menu changes, etc.).

Assist in capacity planning and forecasting for new outlet openings.

Help assess whether existing central kitchen resources meet projected demand.

6. Reporting & Communication

Provide daily and weekly production reports to management, highlighting fulfilment rates, variances, and efficiency metrics.

Maintain clear communication with kitchen leads, logistics, procurement, and operations teams.

Qualifications

Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Food Technology, Business Administration, or related field.

2–4 years of experience in production planning or supply coordination, preferably in a bakery, central kitchen, or foodservice environment.

Familiar with bakery production cycles, ingredient shelf lives, and batch processing.

Proficient in Microsoft Excel, ERP, or production planning tools.

Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

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Hospitality & Tourism 11-50 employees

At Christine’s, we aspire to be your local bakery. We believe in providing down to earth honest, healthy and delicious baked goodies to our nearby community. We’ve married inspiration from classic French recipes and modern Japanese baking techniques to create delicious breads, cakes and desserts. Selecting only the best and healthiest ingredients, we put everything together and bake fresh in store! Come for a quick grab and go coffee and bun in the mornings to pick you up, or a leisurely tea and cake in the afternoons. Perhaps grab a freshly baked roll for evening tea with the family or something delicious for breakfast tomorrow.

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