Client - Leading medical equipment manufacturer

Package Basic Rs 200K + FA Rs 50K + Fuel Rs 25K

Location - Bandaragama, Sri Lanka

Job Summary

As the Production Planning & Inventory Control Manager, you will be responsible for overseeing and managing company's overall supply chain and logistics strategy and operations in order to maximize the process efficiency and productivity.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement production plans, schedules, and capacity requirements to meet customer demand and optimize production efficiency. Collaborate with sales, operations, and procurement teams to align production plans with demand forecasts and inventory levels.
• Monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels by analyzing sales trends, production capacity, and lead times
• Collaborate with sales and marketing teams to gather data and inputs for accurate demand forecasting
• Create and manage production schedules to ensure on-time delivery and efficient utilization of resources.
• Collaborate with procurement, logistics, and suppliers to ensure timely availability of raw materials, components, and finished goods.
• Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as production output, on-time delivery, inventory turnover, and customer satisfaction. Generate reports and provide insights to management on production and inventory performance.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and cost optimization in production planning and inventory control. Implement best practices, lean methodologies, and automation tools to streamline operations and enhance efficiency.

Prerequisites

• Degree/Masters in Supply Chain or equivalent qualification.

• Minimum 10 years work experience in supply chain.
• Strong knowledge of production planning principles, capacity management, and scheduling techniques.
• Proficiency in inventory control methods, demand forecasting, and inventory optimization techniques.