Operations Planning Specialist

Job Summary: Our team is responsible for the worldwide distribution of Cat aftermarket parts, integrated logistics, and global service to develop and support our global dealer network and customers. We are seeking a skilled Operations Planning Specialist to join our team in Singapore.

About the Role:

We are looking for a talented individual with expertise in scheduling production and delivery processes, material planning, and inventory management. As an Operations Planning Specialist, you will be responsible for participating in scheduling production and delivery processes in accordance with current productivity and cost efficiency standards.

• Key Responsibilities:
• Develops and executes material planning for a product line to ensure that all material requirements for assigned programs are met within the allocated time frame
• Organizes the flow of materials within the manufacturing unit and the transferring of materials to and from the inventory or warehouse
• Generates forecasts and manages replenishment planning for parts and materials to ensure specified service levels are met

Requirements:

To succeed in this role, you must have knowledge of data analytics, tactical and strategic planning, problem-solving, distribution requirements planning (DRP), inventory management, manufacturing requirements planning (MRP), and materials handling and management.

• Key Skills and Qualifications:
• Data Analytics: Knowledge of techniques and processes for inspecting, cleansing, transforming, and modeling data; ability to discover useful information, draw logical conclusions, and support decision-making
• Planning : Tactical, Strategic: Knowledge of effective planning techniques and ability to contribute to operational (short term), tactical (1-2 years) and strategic (3-5 years) planning in support of the overall business plan
• Problem Solving : Knowledge of approaches, tools, techniques for recognizing, anticipating, and resolving organizational, operational or process problems; ability to apply knowledge of problem solving appropriately to diverse situations
• Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP): Knowledge of the process, issues and considerations for systematically managing distribution of inventory for multiple plants or warehouses; ability to apply related knowledge and experience in real practice
• Inventory Management - MFG : Knowledge of processes and methods of inventory management; ability to effectively manage local or distributed inventories of raw materials, work-in-progress and finished goods
• Manufacturing Requirements Planning (MRP): Knowledge of the processes, practices and systems used in manufacturing requirements planning (MRP); ability to optimize planning for manufacturing cycles and ensure capacity and materials availability
• Materials Handling and Management: Knowledge of material handling and management in plants; ability to perform, monitor and improve processes related to storage, transportation and handling of raw and hazardous materials
• Warehouse Management : Knowledge of the policies, processes and systems of warehouse management; ability to effectively manage one or more warehouses or distribution centers

What We Offer:

We offer a total rewards package that provides day one benefits along with the potential of a variable bonus. Additional benefits include paid annual leave, flexi leave, medical and insurance (prorated based upon hire date).

Final Details:

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