DEPARTMENT

Production

ACCOUNTABILITY

Value Stream Leader

PURPOSE OF JOB

The production planner is responsible for production planning ofFinished goods and sub-assemblies and managing the FG stock level at desiredoptimal level at the Merit Distribution Centers (DC) so as meet customer ordersand its fluctuation. The primary function of the planner is to balance demand and supply atthe aggregate volume level with that at the detail mix level.

To achieve Operations & Service LevelMetrics on optimize inventory for sub-assemblies and finished goods and backorder.

JOB FUNCTION

• Handle finished goods and subassemblies order processing from oracle system via ASCPworkbench

• Perform FG and Subassemblies scheduling to production per the Master Schedule Plan tomeet customer demand at Merit DCs and direct customer via Customer Service

• Manage internal order requisitions from DC via ASCP (Advance supply chain planning)workbench weekly

• Optimize the DC FG stock level by assessing the region supply, demand and forecast viaOracle weekly

• Work with customer service on internal orders fluctuation for FG orders that are notforecasted

• Work closely with Planning assistants and Planning section leader on Plant Sale andOperations Plan (S&OP) with regards to customer orders and FG stockbuilding

• Perform FG allocations timely for the regions in oracle upon sterilization loadreleased

• Perform monthly review on FG stock level & expiration. To raise for scrap for stockthat has expired before end of the month

• Handle regions customer service queries timely

• Maintain and update planning parameters if change is required

• Prepare key performance indicators dashboard like backorder, DC FG inventory report formanagement review

• Review and amend relevant department procedure and work procedures to reflect currentpractices

• Participate in continuous improvement activities with related to Merit Business Excellence (MBES) with cross functional teams (Tech Team)

• Assist department head in addressing day-to-day operation issues, be responsible forand participate in the people development activities of associate

• Maintain a safe and healthy work environment by complying with all related safetyregulations and environmental policies in the Company

• Support the creation of a Loss Prevention Program me and culture that ensures allhazards/risks within the job holder's area of responsibilities are identified& assessed and controlled through the positive use of engineering, process,material and people oriented programs toprotect employees, third parties and property that may be affected by the jobholder's actions or those under his/her control, by eliminating / minimizingthe risks to an acceptable level

• Exercise personal due diligence in managing, as part of the normal business process, allappropriate moral, legal and commercial aspects of safety, health, propertyconservation and environment, that are within the job holder's normal span ofcontrol, to ensure that all loss prevention policies, procedures &practices, prescribed by the company or local Statues are implemented asrequired, monitored for compliance and enforced

INTERACTION

• With plant associates, partners, logistic representatives from distribution centersand regions associates.

• Inter-departmental (Manufacturing, Quality Assurance, Purchasing, Warehouse, etc.)

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

• Bachelor or Diploma (planning and logistic related experience)

• Minimum 3 years of production scheduling and distribution logistics experience inmanufacturing environment

• Computer literacy (MS Words/Excel/Access; QAD; SAP)

• Excellent planning and logistics skills

• Extensive working experience with Manufacturing Resource Planning (MRP) using ORACLE orSAP

• Good communication and inter-personal skills

• Customer-conscious and customer focus are an added advantage