We at Lumos are looking for a qualified Production Planner/Manager to organize production according to demand and quality standards. This role will be fully responsible to ensure our goods are produced on time for distribution in a profitable manner. Best of all, you will be the key contributor to our supply chain improvement!**WE OFFER**:- Attractive remuneration package.- Be part of a dynamic startup culture where we value both professional & personal growth.- Be part of the leading brand in smart cycling helmets. Holding various records on Kickstarter (most funded, most backed)- Working closely with the upper management, where your voice and ideas are always taken into consideration.- Casual attire with home office environment and work from home flexibility.**You are perfect for us if you are**:- An experienced production planner/manager who has experience coordinating production workflow for one or multiple products.- Highly organized, able to work independently with a lot of responsibility, and work well with a team.- Looking for an opportunity to be an influential part of a small team and building a strong supply chain from the ground up.**You will play an important role in**:**_Building a strong supply chain for Lumos._**Do so by:**1. Ensure goods are produced on time for distribution and order fulfilment**- Be clear of lead and processing time of all raw material and WIP.- Develop broad principles in inventory holding.- Decide and maintain the target level of WIP/raw materials.- Prepare Production Plan according to inputs from different departments.- Prepare Production and Purchasing Schedule, determine assembly hours and raw materials needed to cover production demand.- Coordinate production schedule with Contract Manufacturers.- Monitor progress and troubleshoot potential problems, resolve them before it impacts the production.- Prepare a regular production status report.- Collaborate closely with the quality control and operation team to ensure smooth production flow.**2. Ensure that all raw material, WIP and FG still in factory are properly accounted for**- Keep paperwork organized.- Establish effective principles to hold our Contract Manufacturers accountable.- Establish effective systems that move our inventories from 1 stage to another in an organised manner.**3. Stabilizing and improvising our current supply chain management system**- Managing relationships with our Contract Manufacturers and sub-suppliers.- Sourcing for potential alternative contract manufacturers to maintain flexibility and business continuity.- Sourcing widely for each BOM part to maintain flexibility, business continuity and profitability.- Evaluate our suppliers regularly for balance between quality, price and time.- Other new, creative ideas that would overall benefit our supply chain management system.**To be successful in this role, you need to have**:- 3 - 4 years of professional experience as a production planner/manager, a big plus point for experience dealing with Contract Manufacturer, or factory/manufacturing facility in China.- Excellent knowledge of production planning and basic quality control principles.- Experience in ERP (Enterprise resource planning) system/tool.- Working knowledge of MS Office and Google apps.- Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English and Mandarin - to deal with factories/manufacturers in China.- Willing to travel regularly to China (post-pandemic).**Qualities / Key skills we're looking for**:- Production planning - A must have technical skills- Project management skills - Ability to manage multiple parties to keep within the production timeline- **Communication skills + problem solving + high EQ**- Able to effectively resolve conflict, identify and resolve problems.- **Detail oriented with all the numbers + well organized with timelines**- Highly detail oriented, organized, and able to work independently. You'll be given a series of goals and targets and be expected to figure the rest out on your own.- Balanced between being a "thinker-planner" and "doer". You are a creative strategic thinker able to pinpoint problems and develop solutions, and can also get your hands dirty to get things done yourself.- Interest in startups, entrepreneurship, and building things from the ground up- Nice to have:- Previous experience with Contract Manufacturing or manufacturing facilities in China- Any relevant qualifications in manufacturing/production- Quality control principles- Product management**How to apply**:We are looking for young & hungry talent to join us on our mission to build meaningful products in the cycling society. If you have what it takes, send us your updated resume/CV along with a statement of interest/cover letter.**Job Types**: Full-time, Permanent, Contract**Salary**: RM6,000.00 - RM10,000.00 per month**Benefits**:- Additional leave- Health insurance- Opportunities for
