Planner / Senior Planner (Customer Order Planning)

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Responsibilities

Responsible as main interface with EDL counterpart and customer with effective coordination internally in addressing issues.; Responsible on managing customer orders for complex projects from start to delivery. Ensure smooth coordination with all relevant stakeholders and operations.; Analyze sales forecast with sales team.; Analyze customer demand and customer pull pattern for inventory control at plant and external warehouse; Minimize overhanging materials.; Maintain, check and ensure accuracy of demand loading in SAP for MRP run to fulfill customer requirement based on priority.; Prepare production schedule with the objective of:; BPS principles; Meeting customers’ demands and achieving 100% daily attainment; Optimizing utilization of manufacturing resources (e.g. minimizing set-up or conversion losses); Controlling inventory accuracy; Tracking daily schedule vs. production actual output; Attend Daily Leadership Routine (DLR) on order fulfillment, critical supply materials and operation related.; Coordinate raw material issues with LOP Procurement Planner in affected Value Stream & SMT Value stream.; Set priorities with the operational logistic section on the movement of finished products for timely shipment.; Coordinate shipment arrangement with EDL counterpart or customers. Strategic planning to minimize special premium cost (e.g. change of ship mode or service level) to support situation requirement.; Work on special freight claims and OT (overtime) claims due to customer short lead-time pull-in request.; Prepare reports e.g. Delivery Performance, Attainment report etc. as and when needed.; Support activities related to Bosch Production System (BPS), e.g. Pull System, Leveling and EPEI for continuous improvement.; Execute production planning by using Procon Planning Tool.; Strong expertise in planning and initiate or support Automation report i.e Power BI dashboard, RPA etc for process efficiency and effectiveness.; Work together and support each other within LOG. Support and work towards achieving the departmental goal.; Perform any other duties assigned by immediate superior from time to time.; Mentor and guide junior planners as and when needed.; Senior Planners lead and coordinate cross-functional problem-solving efforts to address operational issues and maintain on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.; Escalate customer order fulfillment issues that affect a single Value Stream (Level 1).

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related fields.; 3 - 5 years of experience in order management, production planning, supply chain, or related functions.; Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, SAP/ERP knowledge is an advantage.; Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.; Detail-oriented, customer-focused, and able to work under tight deadlines.; Able to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.; Proactive with a strong sense of urgency and commitment to delivering excellent customer service