Production Planning Lead - Multi-Site & S&OP

3M; Ergene; On-site; TRY 600,000 - 900,000; Full time

Job summary

3M is seeking a Production Planning Supervisor to lead the Çorlu and Çerkezköy based planning teams. You will drive short-term scheduling, capacity planning, and end-to-end supply chain alignment, ensuring service levels and inventory targets are met.

You will work closely with Operations, Procurement, Supply Planning, and Demand planning teams to balance demand with supply, while supporting new product introductions and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field.
• Professional experience in Supply Chain, Production Planning, Materials Planning, Logistics, or Manufacturing Operations.
• Previous supervisory, leadership, or people management experience.
• Fluent Turkish and English communication skills.
• SAP ECC experience, preferably within Production Planning and Materials Management processes.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Leading and developing Production Planning teams across Çorlu and Çerkezköy manufacturing sites.
• Driving short-term production scheduling and long-term capacity planning activities to ensure service, inventory, and cost objectives are achieved.
• Developing, executing, and adjusting production plans based on demand forecasts, production capabilities, and business priorities.
• Playing a key role in the monthly S&OP and Supply Review processes by providing inventory, production, capacity, and supply insights to support business decision-making.
• Identifying capacity constraints, inventory risks, and service opportunities while developing mitigation plans in partnership with cross-functional stakeholders.
• Establishing and monitoring inventory operating levels, customer service targets, and key planning performance indicators.
• Reviewing demand trends, business forecasts, and operational performance to proactively address risks and opportunities.
• Supporting new product introductions, product transitions, and strategic business initiatives through effective planning and execution
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives focused on service enhancement, inventory optimization, waste reduction, and planning process excellence.
• Collaborating with Operations, Procurement, Engineering, Quality, Customer Operations, and Commercial teams to ensure end-to-end supply chain alignment.
• Leading employee selection, coaching, development, performance management, and succession planning activities.
• Leading cross-functional projects and task forces that improve business performance and operational effectiveness.

Skills

Supply Chain

Production Planning

Leadership

Turkish

English

SAP ECC

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Logistics, or a related field

Tools

SAP ECC

Job description

3M is seeking a Production Planning Supervisor to lead the Çorlu and Çerkezköy based planning teams. You will drive short-term scheduling, capacity planning, and end-to-end supply chain alignment, ensuring service levels and inventory targets are met.

You will work closely with Operations, Procurement, Supply Planning, and Demand planning teams to balance demand with supply, while supporting new product introductions and continuous improvement initiatives.