Save Job Back to Search Job Description Summary Similar JobsLead planning operations in a global medical device manufacturing business.Drive planning improvements in a fast-growing international business.About Our ClientOur client is a leading global medical device manufacturer serving customers worldwide. The organization offers a collaborative and fast-paced environment with strong opportunities for professional growth and international exposure.Job DescriptionLead production planning, material planning, and inventory management activities to ensure customer delivery commitments while balancing inventory levels, material availability, and production capacity.Develop and execute short-term and long-term capacity plans by evaluating manpower, equipment, facility constraints, and operational requirements to support business growth, commercial production, and new product introductions.Partner closely with Production, Engineering, PMO, Global Sourcing, Quality, and Finance teams to align planning priorities, resource readiness, inventory risks, and customer delivery expectations.Analyze demand trends, forecast changes, and supply risks, leading demand and supply review processes to identify constraints and implement effective mitigation strategies.Drive inventory optimization initiatives, including the reduction of excess and obsolete inventory, slow-moving stock, blocked materials, and other inventory-related risks.Lead planning activities for NPI projects, validation builds, engineering change management, and product transitions to ensure seamless product launches and material readiness throughout the product lifecycle.Strengthen planning capabilities through process improvement, SOP development, KPI management, and team leadership, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement, adaptability, and cross-functional collaboration.The Successful ApplicantMinimum 10 years of experience in Production Planning, Material Planning, Supply Chain, or related functions, including at least 3 years in a managerial or team leadership role.Strong hands-on experience in production and material planning within a complex manufacturing environment, with the ability to balance demand, supply, capacity, and inventory considerations.Proven experience managing New Product Introduction (NPI), engineering changes, and product transition activities from project initiation through production ramp-up.Background in Medical Device, Electronics, Life Sciences, or other highly regulated and complex manufacturing industries is highly preferred.Strong English communication, stakeholder management, and leadership skills, with a proactive, adaptable, and resilient mindset to succeed in a fast-growing organization with frequent change and extensive collaboration across international teams.What's on OfferFixed bonus of 1 month.Variable bonus of 1 to 1.5 months.Provident fundGroup insuranceMonday to Friday working hours, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM.ContactWannagarn WatsiripharwatQuote job refJN-082026-7083667Phone number+6620125006Job summarySectorProcurement & Supply ChainSpecialisationDemand PlanningWhat is your area of specialisation?Industrial / ManufacturingLocationChonburi ProvinceContract TypePermanentConsultant nameWannagarn WatsiripharwatConsultant phone+6620125006Job ReferenceJN-082026-7083667
