We are looking for a seasoned Production Planning Manager to lead end-to-end planning produced products and traded items across the commissary sites. This role ensures seamless alignment between demand forecasts and supply requirements, driving operational efficiency and business continuity.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee supply, production, and material planning, ensuring alignment with S&OP and business objectives.
- Lead capacity planning to optimize production efficiency, labor, and storage during peak seasons.
- Manage replenishment and daily production planning to meet inventory targets and service levels.
- Develop and maintain contingency plans for supply continuity during disruptions.
- Drive inventory optimization, hedging strategies, and cost reduction initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams for successful product launches and seasonal demand.
- Lead operating strategy development and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Build and mentor a high-performing team, ensuring succession planning and capability development.
- Ensure compliance with company policies, GMP, food safety, and quality standards.
Job Qualifications
- Graduate of Business Management or Engineering.
- Minimum 2 years in a managerial role and 5 years of relevant production/supply planning experience in a manufacturing or food manufacturing plant/setup.
- Strong knowledge of demand and supply planning, inventory management, and S&OP processes.
- Proficient in ERP/MRP systems, SAP, Anaplan, and advanced Excel.
- Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills.
Work Location: Laguna, Calabarzon
*Zenith Foods Corporation, the hiring entity, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Jollibee Foods Corporation.
