Planning Manager

JOB DESCRIPTION: Abbott is a global healthcare leader, creating breakthrough science to improve people’s health. We’re always looking towards the future, anticipating changes in medical science and technology. Our nutrition business develops science-based nutrition products for people of all ages, from helping babies and children grow, to keeping adult bodies strong and active. Millions of people around the world count on our leading brands – including Similac®, PediaSure®, Pedialyte®, Ensure® and Glucerna® – to help get the nutrients they need to live their healthiest life. Working at Abbott At Abbott, you can do work that matters, grow, and learn, care for yourself and family, be your true self and live a full life. You will have access to: Career development with an international company where you can grow the career you dream of. A company recognized as a great place to work in dozens of countries around the world and named one of the most admired companies in the world by Fortune. A company that is recognized as one of the best big companies to work for as well as a best place to work for diversity, working mothers, female executives, and scientists. The Opportunity As the Planning Manager , you will be responsible for end-to-end planning and scheduling activities to ensure manufacturing operations are supported with the right capacity, materials, and production plans to meet customer demand, service level, and inventory objectives. You will lead production planning and material planning teams to translate demand forecasts and S&OP decisions into feasible capacity plans, master production schedules, detailed production schedules, material requirements, and inventory targets, while balancing service, cost, and working capital in a regulated manufacturing environment. What You’ll Do Provide leadership and direction to the production planning organization, including Master Scheduler, Production Scheduler and Material Planner, setting clear goals, priorities, and performance expectations. Own capacity planning for manufacturing operations, including evaluation of labor, equipment, and resource constraints, and recommend actions to resolve capacity gaps. Develop, maintain, and govern the Master Production Schedule (MPS) aligned with the approved S&OP / MBR operating plan. Translate demand forecasts into detailed production schedules and material requirements plans, ensuring feasible and executable manufacturing plans. Manage raw material and packaging material planning and replenishment to support production schedules while optimizing inventory levels. Own inventory planning and control for raw materials, WIP, and finished goods to achieve business targets for customer service, inventory days on hand, and obsolescence risk. Monitor production execution and schedule adherence, identify deviations, and drive corrective actions in collaboration with Manufacturing, Quality, Purchasing and Warehouse. Establish and monitor planning KPIs, including schedule adherence, customer service, inventory performance, and planning stability. Act as the key planning interface with Manufacturing, Quality, Warehouse, Procurement, and the Demand Planning Center to ensure alignment and issue resolution. Establish, standardize, and continuously improve planning processes, systems, and ways of working to support business growth and operational excellence. Lead scenario planning and what-if analysis to support demand changes, supply disruptions, and business continuity requirements. Support audits and compliance requirements related to planning, inventory, and material control processes. Drive continuous improvement initiatives using Lean / Six Sigma or similar methodologies. Comply with all Good Manufacturing Practices (GMPs), hygiene rules, and sanitation standards. Perform any other duties assigned by the supervisor. Requirements Minimum 5–8 years of relevant experience in supply planning, production planning, material planning, or supply chain planning, with a minimum of 3 years in a people management role. Demonstrated people leadership capability, including leading planners and schedulers and managing performance. Strong knowledge of capacity planning, production scheduling, master scheduling, material planning, and inventory management in a manufacturing environment. Proven ability to translate demand and S&OP output into feasible and executable production and material plans. Understanding of manufacturing processes, planning systems (e.g. ERP/MRP), and planning governance. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with ability to perform scenario planning and trade-off analysis. Good understanding of inventory optimization, customer service drivers, and working capital management. Strong cross-functional communication and stakeholder management skills. Lean / Six Sigma knowledge preferred. Strong working knowledge of APICS planning principles (e.g. MPS, MRP, capacity planning, inventory management); APICS CPIM / CSCP certification is considered an advantage. Bachelor’s degree in Operations Management, Business, Supply Chain or related discipline, or Diploma with more than 5 years of experience. Location This position is based in Tuas, Singapore . Follow your career aspirations to Abbott for diverse opportunities with a company that can help you build your future and live your best life. Abbott is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to employee diversity. Connect with us at www.abbott.com, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and on Twitter @AbbottNews and @AbbottGlobal. The base pay for this position is N/A In specific locations, the pay range may vary from the range posted. JOB FAMILY: Project Management DIVISION: ANSC Nutrition Supply Chain LOCATION: Singapore > Singapore : SN01 ADDITIONAL LOCATIONS: WORK SHIFT: Standard TRAVEL: Not specified MEDICAL SURVEILLANCE: Not Applicable SIGNIFICANT WORK ACTIVITIES: Continuous sitting for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day), Continuous standing for prolonged periods (more than 2 consecutive hours in an 8 hour day)