Our client is a leading manufacturer of innovative plant-based meat alternatives, combining advanced UK-developed technology with world-class manufacturing to produce premium, sustainable food products for both domestic and international markets. To support its continued growth, the company is seeking a Supply Chain & Planning Manager to oversee supply planning, forecast raw material and packaging requirements, optimize inventory, and ensure a reliable supply to meet production and customer demand.

Supply Chain & Planning Manager (80K - 120K) Base in Ayutthaya plant

Job responsibilities:

• Develop and manage production plans based on sales forecasts, customer orders, and production capacity.
• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, packaging materials, and finished goods to prevent shortages and overstock.
• Ensure production plans align with customer delivery requirements while maximizing operational efficiency.
• Analyze demand forecasts and adjust production schedules accordingly.
• Coordinate with Production, Procurement, Warehouse, QA/QC, and Sales teams to ensure smooth operations.
• Optimize inventory turnover and minimize waste, obsolete stock, and expired materials.
• Monitor production capacity, machine utilization, and manpower planning.
• Lead the Sales & Operations Planning (S&OP) process and facilitate cross-functional coordination.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly planning reports, including KPI analysis.
• Collaborate with Procurement to ensure the timely availability of materials.
• Maintain planning parameters and ensure the accuracy of master data in ERP/MRP systems.
• Support new product launches and production trials from a supply planning perspective.
• Identify risks that may affect supply continuity and develop appropriate contingency plans.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning processes and supply chain efficiency.
• Ensure compliance with food safety standards, GMP (Good Manufacturing Practices), HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points), and company policies.Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Food Technology, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5-8 years of experience in supply planning, production planning, or supply chain within the food manufacturing industry (frozen food experience is an advantage).
• Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems, inventory management, and production planning.
• Good analytical, problem-solving, communication, and cross-functional coordination skills.
• Able to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.
• Good command of spoken and written English.
• Proficient in using AI tools to improve productivity and decision-making.
• Working days: Monday to Saturday (plant-based role).