Production Planning Manager
Key Responsibilities
- Act as the primary liaison between internal departments including Production, Logistics, Customer Service, and Sales to ensure smooth daily operations and effective communication.
- Approve and oversee all production planning activities on a weekly, monthly, and annual basis to optimize output, reduce waste, and adapt to market dynamics.
- Manage inventory levels of finished goods and raw materials to align with customer demand, storage capacity, and financial constraints.
- Balance transportation cost efficiency with service expectations by negotiating and evaluating shipping and storage expenses.
- Collaborate with relevant teams to support and implement the annual production and sales budget.
- Contribute to long-term strategic planning related to sales and production forecasting.
- Monitor daily order fulfillment processes, including confirmations, logistics coordination, billing, and sales support.
- Track and report monthly key performance indicators (KPIs) and lead both short- and long-term continuous improvement initiatives.
- Lead and mentor a high-performing team, fostering a culture of accountability, customer focus, and operational excellence.
- Promote cross-functional collaboration to ensure alignment with organizational goals.
- Utilize ERP systems (preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365) to enhance order processing, goods receipt, and production planning workflows.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in a relevant field such as Supply Chain, Logistics, Accounting, Engineering, or Business.
- At least 10 years of experience leading cross-functional teams with a focus on:
- Production Planning
- Customer and Order Fulfillment
- Logistics
- Strong background in chemical manufacturing or commodity chemicals, especially in continuous production environments.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics 365 or similar ERP platforms is highly preferred.
- Excellent communication skills (both verbal and written), along with strong time management and leadership abilities.
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