Planning Manager Blu EV

Orascom Investment Holding

1. Master Production Scheduling (MPS)

• Develop and maintain the Master Production Schedule based on sales forecasts, confirmed orders, and production capacity.
• Balance of demand and supply considering labor, machine capacity, and assembly lines.
• Coordinate with Sales, Procurement, and Production teams to ensure schedule feasibility.
• Monitor adherence to production plans and adjust schedules when required.
• Manage production priorities for different bike models (standard, premium, electric, etc.).

2. Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

• Oversee MRP planning to ensure availability of raw materials and components.
• Validate BOM accuracy and planning parameters.
• Monitor material shortages and proactively resolve supply risks.
• Coordinate with Procurement for supplier lead times and order releases.
• Optimize inventory levels (raw materials, WIP, finished goods).
• Manage safety stock levels and reorder points.

3. Production & Capacity Planning

• Develop short-term and long-term capacity plans.
• Identify bottlenecks in production stations such as painting, assembly, and final operations.
• Support new model launches with proper planning and material readiness.
• Work with Engineering on production routing and efficiency improvements.

4. Inventory & KPI Management

• Monitor inventory turnover and stock aging.
• Control slow-moving and obsolete materials.
• Track KPIs such as:
  
  • OTIF (On-Time In-Full)
  • Schedule Adherence
  • Forecast Accuracy
  • Inventory Days of Supply
  • Production Plan Attainment

5. Cross-Functional Coordination

• Lead monthly S&OP meetings.
• Align demand planning with supply capabilities.
• Coordinate with Logistics for shipment scheduling.
• Support Finance with budgeting and working capital planning.

6. Team Leadership

• Manage planning team (MPS planners, MRP planners, inventory planners).
• Provide training and performance management.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives.