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Production Planning and Material Control Manager

Descriptions & Duties

  • Formulates and monitors production plans, analyse inventory levels to production capacity, and updates the forecast and need of materials to relevant departments to ensure timely and quality delivery.

Generic Competencies

Physical Abilities

Physical abilities

  • Physical strength
  • Eye hand coordination / precision / dexterity

 

Importance:2 (Max:5) 

Skill is occasionally required

 

Technology Skills

Technology skills

  • Computer literacy
  • Application of technology

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Cognitive Abilities

Cognitive abilities

  • Creativity
  • Visualisation
  • Logical thinking

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Comprehension And Expression

Comprehension and expression skills

  • Reading comprehension
  • Oral / written expression

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Social Skills

Social skills

  • Communication
  • Negotiation
  • Persuasion

 

Importance:4 (Max:5) 

Skill is frequently required

 

Organisation And Execution Skills

Organisation and execution skills

  • Planning
  • Organising
  • Judgement
  • Decision making

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Problem Solving Skills

Problem solving skills

  • Ability to solve simple and complex problems effectively and efficiently

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Management Skills

Management skills

  • Leadership
  • Management of finance / time / people / other resources

 

Importance:5 (Max:5) 

Skill is required all the time

 

Trade Specific Competencies

Expertise in production planning and material control

Trade-specific competencies include production planning, material control, capacity planning, production scheduling, ERP systems, performance metrics, communication and coordination, problem-solving, and risk management.

General Requirements

Academic qualification

  • A relevant recognised degree

Experience

  • 6 years of relevant work experience

Career Path & Salary

Private Sector

Monthly Salary Over $40,000

Related Education & Training

Work Environment

  • They usually work in offices, collaborate with cross-functional teams, and engage in production facilities or manufacturing environments.