Planning Engineer (Production Planning Automotive Division)
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About the Role
NAFFCO seeks a Planning Engineer for its Automotive Division to develop and manage production planning processes. The role involves creating production schedules, coordinating material and capacity planning, and collaborating with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery.
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Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain short, medium and long term production plans aligned with demand forecasts, sales orders and capacity constraints
- Create detailed shop floor schedules, prioritise work orders and manage release of production jobs
- Monitor schedule adherence, identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions
- Prepare and maintain material requirement plans (MRP) to ensure availability of components
- Assess production capacity, machine availability and labour requirements to support production plans
- Support demand planning by analysing historical sales, order patterns and market intelligence
- Lead and participate in continuous improvement initiatives (Lean, Kaizen, 5S)
- Operate and optimise ERP/MRP systems to manage demand, supply, orders and inventory records
- Prepare regular reports and dashboards on production status, inventory levels, schedule adherence
- Work closely with Design & Engineering to incorporate new product introductions into production plans
Requirements
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Management or related discipline
- Minimum 5 years' experience in production planning, material planning or supply chain roles within automotive or manufacturing industry
- Proven track record using ERP/MRP systems to manage planning activities
- Experience liaising with suppliers, production teams and cross functional stakeholders
- Relevant professional qualifications in Supply Chain, Production Planning or Lean/Continuous Improvement are desirable
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Job Purpose
- The Planning Engineer (Production Planning – Automotive Division) is responsible for developing, implementing and managing production planning processes to ensure timely, cost effective and quality delivery of automotive products.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain short, medium and long‑term production plans aligned with demand forecasts, sales orders and capacity constraints.
- Create detailed shop floor schedules, prioritise work orders and manage release of production jobs to meet delivery schedules and minimise lead times.
- Monitor schedule adherence, identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to improve throughput and on‑time delivery.
- Coordinate with production supervisors and planners to balance workloads across shifts and lines.
- Prepare and maintain material requirement plans (MRP) to ensure availability of components, sub‑assemblies and raw materials for production.
- Work closely with Procurement and Supplier Management to expedite critical parts, manage lead times and reduce stockouts.
- Forecast consumables and critical spare requirements and collaborate with Warehouse to maintain optimum inventory levels.
- Manage safety stock policies, reorder points and lot sizing to balance inventory cost and service levels.
- Assess production capacity, machine availability and labour requirements to support production plans.
- Identify capacity constraints and propose solutions such as overtime, shift adjustments, line rebalancing or outsourcing.
- Coordinate maintenance windows and tool changeovers to minimise disruption to scheduled production.
- Support demand planning by analysing historical sales, order patterns and market intelligence to generate accurate forecasts.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Management or a related discipline.
- Relevant professional qualifications in Supply Chain, Production Planning or Lean/Continuous Improvement are desirable.
Experience
- Minimum 5 years' experience in production planning, material planning or supply chain roles within the automotive or manufacturing industry.
- Experience with high‑mix, high‑volume automotive production environments and knowledge of vehicle assembly processes is highly desirable.
- Proven track record using ERP/MRP systems to manage planning activities and drive improvements.
- Experience liaising with suppliers, production teams and cross‑functional stakeholders to deliver customer orders on time.
Technical Competencies
- Production Planning & Scheduling
- Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
- ERP Systems (Oracle, SAP or equivalent)
- Capacity Planning & Line Balancing
- Inventory Management & Control
- Demand Forecasting & S&OP support
- Lean Manufacturing & Continuous Improvement
- Data Analysis & KPI Reporting
- Production Control & Shop Floor Coordination
Leadership Competencies
- Effective Communication
- Collaboration & Stakeholder Management
- Problem Solving & Decision Making
- Customer‑Centric Mindset
- Continuous Improvement Orientation
- Time Management & Prioritisation
Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
- Schedule Attainment (%) | On‑Time Delivery | Inventory Turns | Forecast Accuracy | Lead Time Reduction | Order Fulfilment Rate | Work‑in‑Progress (WIP) Levels | Capacity Utilisation | Supplier On‑Time Delivery | Production Throughput | Stockout Rate | Days of Inventory
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