Supply Planning Advisor

-; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing firm in Kuala Lumpur is seeking a Supply Network Production Advisor to optimize production planning across multiple sites. The ideal candidate should have 3-5 years of experience in supply planning, be fluent in Mandarin and English, and hold a relevant bachelor’s degree. This hybrid role involves collaboration with various teams to ensure efficient production capacity. Competitive benefits and a dynamic work environment are offered.

Benefits

Life and health insurance

Medical care package

Learning opportunities

Qualifications

• 3-5 years in supply planning, production or capacity planning.
• Fluent in Mandarin Chinese and English.
• Proven experience in Supply Planning using Kinaxis Maestro.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage mid-to-long-term production plans.
• Identify medium to long term constraints via RCCP.
• Collaborate with procurement and manufacturing teams.

Skills

Supply chain management

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Project Management

Agility tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent

Tools

Kinaxis Maestro

SAP ECC

S4 Hana

JDE

Job description

Job Description

We are seeking a meticulous and proactive Supply Network Production Advisor to optimize production planning across our Performance Unit (PU) manufacturing sites. This role ensures efficient capacity utilization, balanced production schedules, and alignment between supply and demand to meet service, cost, and inventory targets. Through our Global Planning Digital tool, Kinaxis Maestro, PU Supply Network Production Advisors will own the production plan of finished goods in our manufacturing assets or 3rd party procured locations for a given portfolio of products.

What you will deliver

The Supply Network Production Advisors will track Capacity: Demand (C:D) ratio, to ensure medium to long term production capacity is available, and be a key person to facilitate resolving constraints in production capacity, working with plant schedulers, PU Supply Planning Delivery Managers in the markets, and the PU S&OP manager, to ensure that production capacity is modelled for PU S&OP process through Rough Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP).

This position requires proven supply planning experience, combining strong analytical skills within our digital planning tool (Kinaxis Maestro) and the ability to foster collaborative working relationships with supply chain planning colleagues in Pune and other markets.

Production Planning

• Develop and manage mid-to-long-term production plans across multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring alignment with demand forecasts and inventory targets.
• Identify medium to long term constraints through carrying out Robust Rough Cut Capacity Planning (RCCP), to feed the monthly Supply Review conducted by the PU Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) Manager
• Work with PU Supply Delivery Leads and MPS planners to identify possible mitigations and options to resolve such as capacity bottlenecks, raw material shortages, and demand fluctuations.
• Own and ensure appropriate production planning data reflects reality and is updated in line with global planning governance requirements, working with Plant manufacturing, procurement and other teams to gather and maintain (e.g. batch sizes, proven and theoretical capacity, cycle times, calendars).

Inventory & Capacity Management

Align production plans with inventory policies to ensure optimal stock levels while minimizing excess and obsolescence through tracking and creating plans to maintain a healthy Capacity: Demand ratio.

• Monitor and propose adjustment to production strategies to respond to changes in market demand and supply disruptions, working with and aligning to PU S&OP and Supply Planning Delivery Leads
• Collaborate with procurement and manufacturing teams to ensure material availability and production feasibility for both ongoing products as well as new product introductions.

Collaboration & Stakeholder Management

• Work closely with PU Supply Planning Delivery lead, MPS planners, Procurement and plant teams to align production replenishment strategies with business objectives (e.g. Make to order, make to stock).
• Support the Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE) and S&OP processes by working closely with PU S&OE Planning Delivery Leads, and PU S&OP Manager, providing insights and recommendations to resolve supply constraints and deliver improved availability balanced against cost and inventory.

Systems & Reporting

• Apply our end-to-end planning tool, Kinaxis Maestro to carry out Rough Cut Capacity Planning for medium to long term, using Scenario functionality to look at “what if” options to improve availability and availability balanced against cost and inventory.
• Track and analyse key performance indicators (critical metrics) including plan and schedule adherence, capacity utilisation and availability.
• Support digital transformation initiatives to enhance production agility to enhance availability and optimal inventory.

What you will need to be successful

Education

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Management or equivalent experience in a related field (Master’s preferred).

Language Skills

• Fluent in Mandarin Chinese and English (both can be working language)

Experience

• 3-5 years in supply planning, production or capacity planning within FMCG, food & beverage, or manufacturing industries.
• Proven experience in Supply Planning using an advanced digital Planning tool (Kinaxis Maestro)
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency in supply chain software (Kinaxis Maestro desirable) and ERP systems (SAP ECC, S4 Hana, JDE)
• Strong communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to work effectively collaborators in supply chain in both India and other countries
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic, global and fast-paced environment.

Work as per the China time zone and workdays.

Benefits

• A company culture where we respect our diverse and unified teams, where we are proud of our achievements and where fun and the attitude of giving back to our environment are highly valued
• Possibility to join our social communities and networks
• Learning opportunities and other development opportunities to craft your career path
• Life and health insurance, medical care package
• And many other benefits.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp's recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us.

Travel Requirement

No travel is expected with this role

Relocation Assistance

This role is not eligible for relocation

Remote Type

This position is a hybrid of office/remote working

Skills

• Agility core practices, Agility tools, Business Acumen, Commercial Acumen, Digital Fluency, Inventory Management, Logistics Management, Negotiating, Negotiation planning and preparation, Project Management, Risk Management, Strategic Thinking, Supplier Relationship Management, Supply chain management, Sustainability awareness and action, Value creation and management

Legal Disclaimer

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, socioeconomic status, neurodiversity/neurocognitive functioning, veteran status or disability status. Individuals with an accessibility need may request an adjustment/accommodation related to bp's recruiting process (e.g., accessing the job application, completing required assessments, participating in telephone screenings or interviews, etc.). If you would like to request an adjustment/accommodation related to the recruitment process, please contact us. If you are selected for a position and depending upon your role, your employment may be contingent upon adherence to local policy. This may include pre-placement drug screening, medical review of physical fitness for the role, and background checks.