Assistant Manager, Planning

AGRI EXIM GLOBAL INC.; Darong; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

AGRI EXIM GLOBAL INC. in the Philippines seeks a seasoned PPIC leader to drive production planning, inventory control, and delivery schedules. You will align customer requirements with capacity, coordinate cross-functional teams, and monitor plans to ensure on-time shipments.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least five years in PPIC, with SAP/ERP proficiency and strong data analytics. You’ll optimize stock usage and lead improvements for efficiency and reliability.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field (Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or Business).
• Minimum five years in Production Planning & Inventory Control (PPIC).
• Managerial or senior supervision experience is advantageous.
• Experience with SAP/ERP and advanced Excel for data analysis.
• Strong cross-functional coordination and KPI reporting abilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead production and shipment planning to align customer requirements with capacity and delivery schedules.
• Develop monthly production plans, weekly shipment plans, and packaging plans.
• Oversee export sheets, PO monitoring, and updates on production and shipping changes.
• Coordinate with Production, Sales, QA, Finance, Purchasing, Logistics, Shipping, and Warehouse.
• Monitor RBD requirements, inventory aging, and copra-related activities.
• Manage VCO and DC tolling/outsourcing to keep schedules and materials aligned.
• Lead daily shipment coordination and resolve constraints affecting delivery commitments.
• Monitor packaging material delivery with Purchasing to support production.
• Identify gaps and implement actions to improve efficiency and on-time shipment performance.
• Provide leadership and accurate planning information for decision-making.

Skills

Production Planning

Inventory Control

PPIC

Scheduling

Demand & Capacity Planning

Shipment & Inventory Planning

Tolling & Outsourcing Management

SAP/ERP Systems

Advanced Excel & Data Analysis

KPI Monitoring & Reporting

Cross Functional Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related discipline

Job description

About the role

Lead production and shipment planning activities to ensure customer requirements, production capacity, and delivery schedules are properly aligned. Develop and monitor monthly production plans, weekly shipment plans, packaging plans, and volume outlooks. Oversee export sheets and PO monitoring, ensuring accurate and timely updates on production, shipment, sample approvals, and commercial changes. Coordinate with Production, Sales, QA, Finance, Purchasing, Logistics, Shipping, and Warehouse to ensure smooth execution of production and shipment plans.

Key responsibilities

• Lead the production and shipment planning activities to ensure customer requirements, production capacity, and delivery schedules are properly aligned
• Develop and monitor monthly production plans, weekly shipment plans, packaging plans, and volume outlooks
• Oversee the Export Sheet and PO monitoring, ensuring accurate and timely updates on production, shipment, sample approvals, and commercial changes
• Monitor RBD requirements and lifting activities, including copra deliveries, exposure, inventory aging, copra cake withdrawals, and lifted stocks
• Manage and monitor VCO and DC tolling/outsourcing activities, ensuring production schedules, volumes, materials, and finished goods are aligned with requirements
• Lead daily shipment coordination and shipment calls, resolving operational constraints that may affect delivery commitments
• Coordinate with Purchasing on the delivery schedule and availability of packaging materials to support production requirements
• Monitor outsourcing and tolling costs, billing, and overdue transactions in coordination with Finance
• Identify planning and operational gaps and implement corrective actions and process improvements to improve production efficiency, inventory utilization, and on-time shipment performance
• Provide leadership and guidance to planning personnel and ensure accurate, timely, and reliable planning information for decision-making

About you

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Accounting, or any related discipline
• At least five (5) years experience in Production Planning & Inventory Control (PPIC)
• Managerial experience in PPIC is an advantage
• Senior Supervisor/Assistant Manager experience is an advantage
• Production Planning & Scheduling
• Demand & Capacity Planning
• Shipment & Inventory Planning
• Tolling & Outsourcing Management
• SAP/ERP Systems
• Advanced Microsoft Excel & Data Analysis
• KPI Monitoring & Reporting
• Cross functional coordination