MPPO will play a crucial role in production planning, manufacturing management, and technology. Selection, Maintenance, Procurement, RM/PM/FG Inventory Management and Transportation/Logistics.

Roles and responsibilities: 

• Finalizing the monthly production plan in line with market requirements.
• Monitor and report process waste in WMS.
• Monitor and report tobacco utilization.
• Participate in projects impacting supply chain optimizations.
• Improve flexibility, reactivity, and reliability in the respective work streams.
• Ensure product quality as per the defined specifications.
• Implement a product quality rating system and monitor quality trends.
• Speedily and proactively deal with market complaints.
• Ensure machine utilization of 95+ weekly.
• Planning procurement, logistics, and scheduling brand manufacturing schedules to meet shipment plans, ensuring “on time in full" servicing of the market.
• Ongoing monitoring of inventory levels in stores is necessary to ensure sales targets and inventory targets can be met; this includes replenishment, rebalancing, and returns.
• Manage store replenishment for locally and overseas-sourced products, which involves:
• Validating store replenishment calendars with suppliers
• Managing settings within the automatic replenishment software for local orders
• Managing order entry, tracking order progress and delivery, and managing claims.
• Build a strong relationship with the sales and marketing teams to manage the inventory impact of brand marketing campaigns and new brand or product launches.
• Build and maintain a strong relationship with suppliers to ensure high order fill rates and quick replenishment times, adherence to material specifications (WMS and tobacco), and error-free operations.
• Communicate ideas for slow-moving products or brands to the brand team to ensure minimal aging stock.
• Contribute to the improvement of the processes and information systems related to his or her activity.
• Structure processes and ensure adherence to drive improvements across the supply chain. metrics.
• Prepare, monitor, and report the key metrics around the planning process—including service rate, inventory, etc.—and be accountable for driving structural improvements around these metrics.
• Manage, develop, and coach the technical team for effective performance and a succession plan.
• Responsible for managing the communication between key stakeholders in assessing the supply risks, gaps, and opportunities as a part of the pre-S&OP process.

Requirements: 

• An engineering degree or diploma holder from a reputed engineering college or polytechnic 
• Data analysis, orientation, and a process-driven approach will be the key success factors for the role.
• At least 10 years of experience in managing shop floors, people systems, and planning processes in a CPG organization.
• Ability to communicate clearly and influence decision-making across functions and with management teams.
• Understanding of different forecasting techniques and good analytical skills.
• Knowledge of different planning systems and experience in planning processes.
• Ability to understand complex problems and use structured problem-solving techniques to solve them.