To lead production planning team and coordinating all production & capacity planning at MCL, CPL, and SLT sites and to drive continues improvement in its function.
Responsibilities
- Safety
- Uphold company HSE policy by conducting internal safety audit and other related safety activities
- Production Planning & Scheduling
- Develop, manage, and optimize the Master Production Schedule (MPS) based on customer demand, capacity, and material availability.
- Ensure production plans align with company goals for efficiency, quality, and DIFOT.
- Adjust schedules proactively in response to changes in demand, machine breakdowns, or material constraints.
- Demand & Capacity Management
- Analyze sales forecasts, customer orders, and market trends to determine production needs.
- Perform capacity planning to balance workload across lines facility MCL, CPL, SLT).
- Identify production bottlenecks and collaborate with operations/manufacture to implement improvements.
- Material Planning & Inventory Control
- Oversee MRP processes and ensure material requirements are accurately planned and available for production.
- Maintain optimal inventory levels by managing safety stock, lead times, and reorder points.
- Resolve material shortages and coordinate with procurement to expedite or reschedule deliveries.
- Supplier & Procurement Coordination
- Work closely with procurement to ensure timely sourcing of raw materials, components, and consumables.
- Review supplier performance (OTIF, quality, lead time) and manage escalations when necessary.
- DIFOT (Delivery in Full, On Time) Performance
- Monitor all customer orders to ensure production and material availability support committed DIFOT targets.
- Optimize production schedule and material readiness to avoid delivery delays.
- Lead coordination across departments (customer service, manufacture, warehouse, logistics, QC) to ensure on-time delivery.
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Collaborate with manufacture, procurement, quality, engineering, and logistics to maintain smooth operations.
- Lead daily production planning meetings to align priorities and resolve issues.
- Serve as the main point of contact for customer service regarding production status and delivery commitments.
- Data Analysis & Reporting
- Track and report key KPIs: production adherence, inventory accuracy and DIFOT.
- Analyze production and material data to identify trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.
- Prepare weekly/monthly planning dashboards for management review.
- Continuous Improvement
- Implement process improvements for planning, scheduling, and material flow.
- Support digitalization/ERP enhancements for better visibility and efficiency.
- Lead initiatives such as lean manufacturing, waste reduction, and cycle time optimization.
- Assist Supply Chain Planning Manager by developing and directing the strategy and action plan in-order to achieve business objectives
Qualification And/or Experience Required
- Universities degree in Industrial Engineering, Finance or Engineering or master's in business administration or science.
- Minimum 8-10 years experience in Production planner/Material Management in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience in S&OP/ IBP, supply chain performance management and digitization
- Strong knowledge in supply chain business processes across the entire value (Demand Planning, Prod. Planning and logistics) in manufacturing company.
- Experience in managing a team of diverse knowledge / experience within manufacturing industry
Preferred Qualifications And Experience
- Experience within the steel industry/building industry to enable strong product and application knowledge will be a plus
At NS BlueScope our success comes from our people. We choose to treat each other with trust and respect. We understand that the range of perspectives that result from having a diverse and inclusive workplace will strengthen NS BlueScope's capability for continued and sustained business success.
