Deputy Manager – PPC (Production Planning & Control) – Vinh Phuc, Vietnam

Location: Binh Xuyen Industrial Park, Vinh Phuc Province
Industry: Automotive Manufacturing
Employment Type: Full-time

Job Overview

We are looking for a Deputy Manager – Production Planning & Control (PPC) to oversee production planning, material control, inventory optimization, and delivery performance in an automotive manufacturing environment.

The role requires strong expertise in production planning, MRP, SAP/ERP systems, and cross-functional coordination.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and manage daily, weekly, and monthly production plans based on customer demand and production capacity.
• Prepare production schedules considering manpower, machines, materials, and operational constraints.
• Manage material requirements planning (MRP) and ensure timely material availability.
• Monitor inventory levels including raw materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods.
• Optimize inventory levels while maintaining production continuity.
• Analyze production capacity and coordinate with Production/Engineering teams to improve efficiency.
• Monitor customer orders and ensure On-Time Delivery (OTD) performance.
• Identify production bottlenecks and implement recovery actions.
• Ensure accurate SAP/ERP transactions and master data management.
• Lead and develop PPC team members and improve planning processes.
• Collaborate with Production, Purchasing, Warehouse, Logistics, Quality, and NPD teams.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, Business Administration, or related fields.
• 7–12 years of experience in PPC, production planning, material planning, or supply chain.
• Minimum 3–5 years in a supervisory or managerial position.
• Experience in automotive manufacturing or Tier 1/Tier 2 suppliers is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of Production planning, MRP, Inventory management, Capacity planning, SAP/ERP systems
• Strong analytical, organizational, leadership, and communication skills.
• Good English communication skills.