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Manager of Operational Supply Planning

Job title: Manager of Operational Supply Planning
Location: Kuala Lumpur
Specialisation: Chemicals
Salary: MYR 144,000 - 180,000 (Annual)
Reference: PR/158626
Job published: March 10, 2025 07:20
Work Arrangement: Onsite

Operational Supply Planning Manager

 

JOB PURPOSE:

Develops short-term (0-6 months) Supply Planning plan, including detailed scheduling for Finished Goods, Master Production Schedule and Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP)/Deployment for relevant assets in the regional network. Contributes to the Supply Reviews and to the S&OE process. Is accountable for stock levels across network, incl. replenishment.

 

Your role:

  • Reporting to the Supply Planning Head Asia, the Operational Supply Planning Manager will support Henkel Supply Planning Agenda and drives initiatives in the region. 

  • Translates the mid-term production plan into the short-term plan (planned orders to firm orders).

  • Develops and reviews the short-term production and scheduling plans by line / technology, considering capacity, utilization and timing.

  • Operational Supply Planner is accountable for managing stock transfers until 1st decoupling point, whilst the Replenishment Planner manages from the 1st decoupling point to the entire network.

  • Monitors daily actuals against weekly production plan and tracking product availability, production schedule adherence, and recommends corrective action for non-adherence.

  • Identifies short-term FG requirements in the markets and makes a proposal on the allocation based on business priority.

  • Supports on the inventory analysis by reviewing the inventory policies, tracking and managing slow-movers, and monitoring obsoletes.

  • Maintains select manufacturing parameters (incl. constraints).

  • Provides inputs and participates in the S&OE, communicating material availability issues and capacity constraints.

  • Collaborates with the Plant Production Schedulers to align on scheduling activities.

  • Collaborates with Purchasing and Material Planning to ensure raw material supports the production schedule.

  • Identifies and supports on continuous improvement initiatives that enhance Planning performance.

 

Your skills: 

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or equivalent.

  • 6-10 years’ experience in the Supply Planning.

  • Supply Chain Management.

  • Operational Supply planning/ Production Planning/ Scheduling.

  • Project management skills.

  • S&OP / IBP knowledge.

  • Proven success in operational excellence and continuous improvement in supply planning roles.

  • Strong communication skills, collaboration & hands on experience.

  • Data Analytics & BI.

  • Strong knowledge of system: SAP/ APO/ Kinaxis/ OMP/ o9 or similar.

 

Other requirements

  • THAI language skills.

  • English language skills.

  • Based in Malaysia (KL).

  • First 3-6 months frequent travel.