Suzhou Lectra Equipment Manufacturing Co. Ltd

Planner

INTRODUCTION

We invite you to embark on a journey. A technological journey towards the evolution of our society and our industries powered by Industry 4.0 and supported by Lectra. Software, equipment, data and services… At Lectra, as a major player in the fashion, automotive and furniture markets, we contribute to the Industry 4.0 revolution with boldness and passion by providing best-in-class technologies. But it doesn’t stop there. By enabling industrial intelligence solutions, we facilitate the digital transformation of our customers. And we’re always on the lookout for new tech-enthusiasts to join the team! With more than 50 years of experience and a presence in over 100 countries around the world, we are 2,500 employees united by passion and driven by innovation. A unique journey awaits you at Lectra, are you ready to craft the future of technology together?

For more information, please visit www.lectra.com.

1.Position Summary:

The Planner will be responsible for appropriate production planning and material plan. Upload forecast and run MRP in time, and updated in time if any change. 

2. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Main responsible for implement customer forecast in SAP, ensure correct demanding in system

• Support Material Manager in appropriate production planning
• Work Order release (MRP purchasing/production orders)
• Maintain and update production orders timely (e.g., NCR etc.)
• Overall management of call off material
• Support Material Manager on logistic cycle time reduction and material exposure reduction program.
• Material inventory control

Tasks:

• Judge feasibility of customer forecast
• Actively track and re-schedule orders, managing backlog hours continuously
• Continuously checking availability and shortages for planned System’s orders; indicate in early stage which items are potentially delaying system planning and mitigate risks with parts planners or purchasers
• Taking lead to confirm re-scheduling actions, through the re-scheduling process procedure
• Confirm MRP purchase and production orders for timely availability to start System Planning on time
• Engage call off material to ensure timely availability to start Systems Planning on time
• Execute and manage material transfer administration, and Material borrowing and returning
• Drive logistics administration maintenance in Baan: Transfers, Rescheduling, Cancellations, Folder and Project closing.
• Support Program manager on ECO execution for order/inventory status and delivery schedule impact.
• Support Program manager on quick response actions to recover the delivery schedule.
• Support Program manager on cycle time reduction and material exposure reduction program. 
• Develop appropriate monitoring tools and techniques to improve planning effectiveness and efficiency.
• Fulfill the requirements for any related works assigned by company.
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3.PROFILE

• Bachelor Degree or equal educational level.

• Major in Supply Chain Management, Logistics or Production Management.

• Minimum 4 years ERP-system user experience with global ERP-system (preferably SAP)

• Experienced Microsoft Office -Excel user

• Preferably experience with planning modules besides ERP-systems

• Professional level of speaking and writing in English

• Strong analytical skills, drawing conclusions based on facts

• Organized and structured way of working, providing clear information

• Problem solving skills, think in solutions rather than problems

• Sense of business acumen, understanding business and business situations

• High sense of ownership

4.Others

 The position is based in Suzhou, with minimum travel requests.