PPIC (Product Planning and Inventory Control) Supervisor

Kings Quality Foods, Inc.; Mandaue; On-site; PHP 600,000 - 800,000; Full time

Job summary

Kings Quality Foods, Inc. is seeking an Inventory Control Officer to lead production planning, forecasting, and supply management within a food manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes ensuring product availability at optimal cost, maintaining GMP and food safety standards, and driving continuous improvements across the supply chain. Responsibilities include managing forecasts, inventory, warehousing, supplier relationships, and cost-saving initiatives while coordinating with the Plant

Qualifications

• Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field.
• 3-5 years of experience as an Inventory Control Officer in a Food Manufacturing Business.
• Strong understanding of Food Safety regulations.
• Experience with supply chain software.
• Analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic production planning and supply management by overseeing forecasts, resolving supply-demand issues, and ensuring product availability at the most efficient cost.
• Manage forecasts, optimize inventory and warehousing, set buffer stock levels, and drive continuous improvements and cross-functional collaboration.
• Ensure compliance with GMP, food safety, quality standards, workplace safety requirements, and other guidelines.
• Develop and implement a supply chain strategy aligned with the company’s objectives.
• Develop and manage supplier relationships, ensuring timely deliveries and quality standards.
• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives, such as negotiating favorable contracts.
• Monitor and control supply chain expenses.
• Stay up to date with evolving food safety and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the movement of goods from suppliers to customers including transportation, warehousing and distribution.
• Ensure adherence to quality standards throughout the supply chain.
• Optimize inventory levels to balance supply and demand.
• Develop contingency plans to mitigate disruptions and minimize risks.
• Coordinate with Plant Manager to align production with supply plans and minimize downtime.
• Monitor raw material supply to prevent stockouts or overstocking.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

SCM software

Education

Industrial Engineering

Tools

SCM software

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

• Lead strategic production planning and supply management by overseeing forecasts, resolving supply-demand issues, and ensuring product availability at the most efficient cost.

• Managing forecasts, optimizing inventory and warehousing, setting buffer stock levels, and driving continuous improvements and cross-functional collaboration.

• Ensure compliance with company policies, GMP, food safety, quality standards, workplace safety requirements, and other operational guidelines.

• Develop and implement a supply chain strategy aligned with the company’s overall business objectives

• Develop and manage supplier relationships, ensuring timely deliveries and quality standards

• Identify and implement cost-saving initiatives, such as negotiating favorable contracts

• Monitor and control supply chain expenses

• Stay up to date with evolving food safety and regulatory requirements

• Oversee the efficient movement of goods from suppliers to customers, including transportation, warehousing and distribution

• Ensure adherence to quality standards throughout the supply chain

• Optimize inventory levels to balance supply and demand

• Develop contingency plans to mitigate supply chain disruptions and minimize risks.

• Work with Plant Manager to ensure production processes align with supply chain plans, optimizing production schedules to minimize downtime and increase efficiency

• Monitor the supply of raw materials to ensure availability and minimize stock outs or overstock situations, coordinating with suppliers and internal teams.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Graduate with a degree in Industrial Engineering or a related field.

• 3-5 years of experience as a Inventory Control Officer in a Food Manufacturing Business

• Strong understanding of Food Safety regulations

• Proficiency in Supply Chain management software

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines