Supply Chain Planning, Senior Analyst

Location: Sampran, Nakhon Pathom, Thailand

Reporting to: Planning Manager (based in Nakhon Pathom manufacturing site)

Summary

Supply Chain Planning is responsible for ensuring the right quantity of products and materials arrive in the right place, at the right time and cost. Focuses on Raw Material Planning and Materials Management, ensuring an uninterrupted, cost-efficient supply of raw materials and components to support production schedules while optimizing inventory levels.

Job Description

Material Planning:

• Analyze demand forecasts and production schedules to determine raw material requirements.
• Execute MRP runs in (BPCS)system and manually plan to generate timely purchase requisitions (PR).  Ensure all PRs are accurate in terms of quantity, specifications, and required delivery dates.

Inventory management:

• Establish and manage safety stock levels, reorder points, and inventory targets for raw materials to prevent stockouts while minimizing excess or obsolete inventory.
• Maintain optimal stock levels by defining minimum, maximum, and safety stock levels.
• Minimizing excess inventory by regularly checking for expired and discontinued items.

Cross-functional Collaboration:

• Work with Production Planning and Warehouse teams to align material flow with production schedules and storage constraints.
• Communicate effectively with purchasing to work with suppliers to resolve delivery, capacity, or quality issues.
• Collaborate with Project Teams (Engineering, R&D, Quality) when there are changes in raw material or new product launches.

Data Analysis & Reporting:

• Analyze production material usage versus plan and highlight variances.
• Closely monitor the integrity of BOMs and manage material changes to ensure accurate planning results.
• Perform regular analysis of consumption trends to improve planning accuracy.
• Report key KPIs and prepare weekly and monthly planning reports for management review.

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field
• At least two years of proven experience in Raw Material Planning, Material Requirements Planning (MRP), or Production Planning within a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in ERP Systems for material planning and order management
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills for data analysis and reporting. (e.g., Pivot Tables, Complex Formulas)
• Strong ability to handle and analyze large volumes of data efficiently, ensuring data integrity across all planning platforms
• Solid understanding of Transit Time management and global logistics
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Strong leadership skills and ability to work in a team environment

• Native Thai and professional English (verbal and written) skill is required for the role

Candidates who are back-to-work, people with disabilities, without a college degree, and Veterans are encouraged to apply.

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