Job Description
The Planning Manager is responsible for leading production planning, Master Production Scheduling (MPS), and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to ensure optimal inventory levels, production efficiency, and on-time delivery. This role aligns demand forecasts with manufacturing capacity and supplier capabilities within the bikes manufacturing environment.
1. Master Production Scheduling (MPS)
- Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule based on sales forecasts, confirmed orders, and production capacity.
- Balance of demand and supply considering labor, machine capacity, and assembly lines.
- Coordinate with Sales, Procurement, and Production teams to ensure schedule feasibility.
- Monitor adherence to production plans and adjust schedules when required.
- Manage production priorities for different bike models (standard, premium, electric, etc.).
2. Material Requirements Planning (MRP)