Supply Chain Planner

1. Upstream Planning – Material and Supplier Coordination • Own material demand forecasting, purchase planning, and shortage mitigation. • Coordinate with Sourcing, Buyers, and Suppliers to ensure timely PR/PO issuance and execution. • Monitor inbound supply performance and escalate delays or disruptions. • Ensure synchronization between material availability and production schedules.2. Production and Capacity Planning • Manage the Master Production Schedule (MPS) incorporating customer forecasts, production capacity, and supplier constraints. • Release weekly Manufacturing Orders (MO) aligned with customer demand and shipment schedules. • Track MO progress and work-in-progress (WIP) status to ensure timely execution. • Optimize production flow to minimize idle time, bottlenecks, and overtime. • Collaborate weekly with U.S. customer teams to align demand and production plans. • Prepare and report weekly and monthly On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance.3. Downstream Planning – Warehouse and Finished Goods • Ensure material receiving (GR), inventory accuracy, and ERP compliance for WH operations. • Set inventory parameters in ERP: reorder point, safety stock levels, ABC/FMR classification, and lead time. • Work with internal warehouse and logistics teams to maintain optimal finished goods inventory and fulfill customer orders on time.4. System and Process Excellence • Maintain ERP/MRP data accuracy and drive planning parameter optimization. • Leverage data tools (e.g., Power BI) to analyze forecasts, capacity utilization, and planning KPIs. • Drive continuous improvement in planning processes using Lean principles and SCM fundamentals.