Description:
Haier Pakistan is looking for an experienced Material Planning & Production Control Manager to oversee material procurement, inventory control, and production planning to ensure smooth and efficient operations. The role requires strong expertise in ERP/MRP systems (SAP), production planning, and material control within the manufacturing or electronics industry.
Key Responsibilities:
✅ Material Planning & Control:
- Develop and implement strategies for material planning to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components.
- Monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages or excess stock while optimizing costs.
- Coordinate with vendors, commercial teams, and inventory teams to ensure timely material availability.
- Work with Import, 3rd Sourcing, and Local Parts (PPC) for parts ordering based on OPSI (T-3 month base).
- Ensure purchase order issuance & L/C opening is done in a timely manner.
- Oversee CKD/3rd Source parts procurement and custom clearance to guarantee on-time arrival at HNR.
✅ Production Planning:
- Develop the Yearly Production Plan (Monthly Base) aligned with the Yearly Sales Plan, ensuring model-wise capacity utilization.
- Conduct OPSI Meetings to plan T-3 month base sales requirements and parts ordering based on actual stock.
- Prepare Monthly Production Planning Data (Sales Plan, Parts Stocks, etc.) to finalize the Monthly Production Plan.
- Organize T-1 Month Base Production Planning Meetings with Marketing, Production, Import, and 3rd Source teams.
- Develop Daily and Monthly Production Plans to optimize efficiency and meet sales requirements.
- Ensure T-1 basis material availability to maintain a smooth production flow.
- Revise production plans based on sales requirement changes or material availability issues.
✅ Quality, Compliance & Process Optimization:
- Conduct parts audits and manage parts claims handling, ensuring timely replacement of parts from China.
- Ensure Material Environment & Line Management in compliance with 6S Activity standards.
- Monitor and enforce compliance with ISO internal audit standards.
- Drive continuous process improvement initiatives to optimize material planning and production operations.
Requirements:
🎓 Education:
- BSc. Mechanical / Electrical Engineering or Master’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
📅 Experience:
- 10-15 years of experience in material planning, inventory control, and production planning, preferably in manufacturing or electronics industries.
🔹 Skills & Expertise:
- Strong proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (SAP).
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and leadership skills.
- Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, and Just-in-Time (JIT) principles is a plus.