Planning Manager

ofi (olam food ingredients), part of Olam Group, offers sustainable, natural food products and ingredients, including cocoa, coffee, dairy, nuts, and spices. Established in Vietnam in 1997, ofi has its head office in Ho Chi Minh City and regional offices across various provinces. As the largest exporter of cashews, pepper, and instant coffee, ofi Vietnam operates seven factories and engages with a vast network of farmers. With over 4,500 employees, ofi Vietnam focuses on performance, diversity, and talent development. Our 'Choices for Change' strategy aims for long-term impact by 2030, promoting prosperous farmers, thriving communities, climate action, and sustainability.

JOB IN SUMMARY

Lead and manage the production and material planning functions, ensuring accurate and efficient execution of the Master Production Schedule (MPS), Material Requirements Planning (MRP), and Order Management processes to support business needs and customer satisfaction.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Master Production Scheduling (MPS)

- Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule based on demand forecasts, inventory targets, and capacity constraints.

- Collaborate with Sales, Operations, and Procurement to align the MPS with business priorities.

- Monitor and adjust schedules to ensure supply continuity and optimal resource utilization.

2. Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

- Drive the MRP process to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components.

- Analyze MRP outputs and coordinate with Procurement to execute purchasing plans.

- Minimize excess inventory while avoiding material shortages.

3. Order & Fulfillment Management

- Manage the end-to-end order cycle from order receipt to production planning and delivery coordination.

- Ensure on-time and in-full (OTIF) order fulfillment through proactive planning and execution.

- Resolve order-related issues and collaborate with Customer Service and Logistics to meet customer expectations.

4. Inventory Control & Planning Accuracy

- Monitor inventory levels and drive initiatives to optimize working capital.

- Improve planning accuracy through continuous refinement of planning parameters and systems.

- Support inventory reconciliation and cycle count processes.

5. Reporting & Process Improvement

- Generate and analyze planning KPIs (e.g., forecast accuracy, OTIF, inventory turns).

- Lead or participate in planning-related improvement projects (e.g., system upgrades, SOP development).

- Ensure data accuracy and system integrity in ERP/planning tools.

- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

- 5–8 years of relevant experience in production and material planning, preferably in manufacturing or agriculture.

- Strong knowledge of MRP/MPS processes and MES systems.

- Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

- Strong communication skills and ability to work cross-functionally.

- Proficient in Excel and planning/reporting tools (Power BI is a plus).

- Fluent in English (written and spoken).

Our Purpose is to “be the change for good food and a healthy future”. At ofi, we celebrate our diversity. ofi provides equality of opportunity for all persons with respect to hiring without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, pregnancy, age, disability, veteran status, or sexual orientation. All employment decisions will be based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.