Production planning and supply chain engineer

Job Description

We are seeking a resourceful production planning and supply chain engineer to improve our operations. Job summary: • Mange and coordinates the production and manufacturing schedules, follow of materials (Raw materials and finished goods) between departments, the purchasing, receiving, inventory and shipping of the materials. • Manage day-to-day goals of the production and manufacturing teams, working hand in hand with the production and manufacturing managers for specific area tasks and responsibilities. • Using the ERP systems and in-house software, they set the strategic direction for their team which oversees the schedules, review of the required materials / parts, and doing whatever it takes to ensure 100% complete and om time delivery. Responsibilities: • Set strategic direction and maintain oversight for all items related to production control (improve runtime while maintaining high quality, timely delivery and cost-effectiveness). • Manage lead-time requests from sales departments. • Manage creation of purchase orders or internal production orders for all necessary components. • Manage receiving and put-away process for incoming components. • Manage in-house inventory, including layout, audits, and inventory adjustments (Perform inventory management according to company policies). • Manage both internal manufacturing and final assembly schedules. • Manage coordination of shipping for final product as well as customer service / spares. • Monitor inventory status and generate inventory reports to Production Head. • Support production and manufacturing area 5S, Lean concept and safety initiatives. • Evaluating existing supply chain processes to identify areas that need optimization. • Collaborating on supply chain procedures, including inventory management, warehousing, automation, systems integration, and distribution. • Building and maintaining strong vendor and distributor relationships. • Ensuring compliance with industry standards and safety regulations. Requirements: • Bachelor's degree in engineering, logistics, or a related field. • Degree coursework in supply chain management preferred. • At least 1-2 years experience as a production planning or supply chain engineer in a similar industry. • Exceptional analytical, strategic thinking, and problem-solving skills. • Superb collaboration and communication abilities. • Strong organizational and time management skills.