Production Planning Coordinator at PIPOSOFT

About the job


Our client is looking for a Production Planning Coordinator to bring structure, visibility, and discipline to our production and inventory planning processes. You'll translate business demand, manufacturing capacity, and material requirements into integrated, executable plans — helping the business manage the growing complexity that comes with expansion, product diversification, and evolving customer requirements.
This is a role for someone who thrives on turning moving parts into clear, reliable plans, and who's comfortable being the connective tissue between Production, Procurement, Warehousing, Commercial, Finance, Maintenance, and IT.


What You'll Do

Integrated Production Planning


Translate demand requirements into realistic, executable production plans aligned to manufacturing capability
Keep demand and production priorities aligned and clearly communicated
Drive production sequencing and scheduling that supports business objectives
Base planning decisions on accurate, current information


Manufacturing Capacity Planning & Optimization


Ensure manufacturing capacity is effectively utilized at all times
Support growth and expansion through proactive capacity planning
Identify constraints and bottlenecks early and address them before they bite
Minimize production disruptions from capacity limitations


Inventory & Material Planning Coordination


Ensure materials are available when production needs them
Eliminate inventory shortages and excess inventory exposure
Support procurement planning with timely, accurate information
Drive toward zero material-related interruptions to production


Planning Risk Identification & Resolution


Proactively identify planning risks and coordinate mitigation actions
Escalate critical constraints promptly for resolution
Give leadership clear visibility into significant planning risks


Planning Governance & Performance Visibility


Keep planning information accurate and reliable
Monitor performance against plan and drive accountability
Investigate variances and coordinate corrective action
Deliver meaningful planning insights and recommendations to leadership


Success Measures


On-Time Delivery Performance (%)
Manufacturing Capacity Utilization (%)
Inventory Effectiveness (%)


What You Bring

Education


Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Management, Statistics, or a related field


Experience (Must-Have)


3 - 5 years' experience in production planning, inventory planning, supply chain, manufacturing operations, or related disciplines
Proven track record planning manufacturing capacity and coordinating with cross-functional teams
Experience working with ERP/SAP systems and planning tools


Preferred


Experience within vertically integrated textile manufacturing, or similar environments where cost & inventory control and customer experience are critical
Exposure to resource and capacity optimization methodologies


Key Skills


Strong analytical and planning capability
Systems and data-oriented mindset
High coordination and follow-through ability
Comfort working within ERP/SAP environments
Structured, process-driven approach
Ability to manage complexity and multiple moving parts