Assistant Execution Planning Manager Skin Care

Job Title : Assistant Execution Planning Manager Skin Care

Work Location : Cikarang Factory

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Job Purpose

Lead end-to-end execution planning activities for the Tubes and Skin Care portfolio to ensure optimal service, cash (inventory), and cost performance through effective production planning, material availability management, supplier collaboration, and factory execution. The role acts as the key integrator between Demand Planning, Response Planning, Innovation Planning, Procurement, Manufacturing, and Logistics to deliver business requirements while balancing operational constraints.

Main Responsibilities

1. Production Planning & Execution

• Translate Master Production Schedule (MPS) into executable production plans.
• Convert MPS into short-term detailed material planning.
• Drive weekly and daily production plan alignment with factories.
• Manage production recovery plans and mitigation actions during supply disruptions.
• Review capacity utilization in monthly basis for short term and long term period.

2. Material Availability Management

• Ensure timely availability of raw and packaging materials.
• Monitor MRP outputs and material projections.
• Escalate and mitigate material shortages impacting supply.
• Drive proactive management of excess and obsolete materials.
• Collaborate with Procurement and suppliers to secure supply continuity.

3. Service & Inventory Optimization

• Deliver agreed customer service targets.
• Balance service, inventory, and operational efficiency.
• Drive inventory reduction initiatives while maintaining service levels.
• Manage and monitor safety stock, slow-moving stock, and business waste prevention.
• Support inventory optimization initiatives through safety stock review, excess stock review and MOQ review.

4. Supplier Collaboration & Risk Management

• Conduct routine supplier reviews and performance discussions.
• Manage supplier fulfillment and supply risks.
• Develop and execute contingency plans for critical supply constraints.
• Monitor supplier service performance, BSA (Buffer Stock Agreement), and improvement actions.

5. Innovation & Project Support

• Support innovations, relaunches, artwork changes, and other transition projects.
• Ensure material and production readiness for innovation.
• Coordinate execution plans with Innovation Planners and Response Planners.
• Support onboarding of new SKUs and phase-out of obsolete products.

6. Stakeholder Management

• Lead cross-functional planning discussions.
• Act as primary planning contact for Tube and Skin Care manufacturing operations.
• Coordinate with: Procurement, Factory Teams, Quality, Logistics, Innovation Planning, Demand Planning, Response Planning, Supply Planning Excellence Teams

Requirements

• Minimum bachelor's degree in related educational background
• Experienced minimum 3 - 5 years as execution planning
• Have solid background in FMCG
• Willing to be place in Cikarang

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