PPC Manager / Country PPC Head – Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda, Nigeria

Job Opportunity: PPC Manager / Country PPC Head

Location: Kenya / Uganda / Rwanda / Nigeria
Department: Production Planning & Control (PPC)
Reporting To: Global Head of Manufacturing
Application Deadline: January 15, 2025
Application Email: hr.rwanda@spironet.com

Spironet is looking for a dynamic PPC Manager / Country PPC Head to oversee production planning and control for our country-level assembly plants. This is a high-impact role requiring end-to-end management of demand planning, MRP execution, production scheduling, and inventory control.

Role Overview

As the Country PPC Head, you will:

• Lead PPC operations at the country plant, ensuring alignment with global standards.

• Drive accurate production planning, material availability, and inventory optimization.

• Support the Global PPC Head with disciplined process execution, ERP transaction accuracy, and timely reporting.

• Act as the key link between production, warehouse, quality, and procurement teams.

This is a hands-on leadership role for professionals with a strong background in automotive, engineering, or EV manufacturing.

Key Responsibilities

1. Country-Level PPC Leadership

• Lead and manage PPC operations for the country plant.

• Prepare weekly/monthly production plans based on sales forecasts, inventory, and plant capacity.

• Ensure adherence to standardized global PPC processes and planning discipline.

2. Demand Planning & MRP Execution

• Collect and validate sales forecasts.

• Run country-level MRP to generate planned orders.

• Resolve MRP exceptions and ensure timely availability of materials.

3. Production Order & Material Management

• Prioritize production orders based on capacity, material availability, and delivery commitments.

• Monitor day-to-day order progress and communicate risks.

• Maintain optimal inventory levels to prevent stock-outs or overstock situations.

• Support physical inventory audits and cycle counts.

4. Production Execution & ERP Transactions

• Ensure accurate ERP postings for production confirmations and finished goods receipts.

• Validate WIP accuracy, consumption postings, and batch traceability.

• Close all production transactions daily and ensure timely production order settlement.

5. Master Data, Reporting & Coordination

• Maintain accurate master data: work centers, routings, BOMs, cycle times, and capacities.

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production and inventory reports.

• Attend global PPC review meetings and present country-level performance.

• Lead and mentor the PPC team on process standardization and ERP best practices.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Experience: 10+ years in PPC/Production Planning in automotive, engineering, or EV sectors.

• Technical Skills: Strong knowledge of MRP, BOM, routing, scheduling, and inventory control. Hands-on ERP experience is mandatory.

• Leadership & Communication: Ability to drive discipline on the shop floor, excellent coordination, and communication skills.

• Analytical: Strong Excel and planning tool capabilities; able to resolve planning and production issues proactively.

Education:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Production, or Industrial Engineering.

• MBA in Operations or Supply Chain (preferred).

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Production schedule adherence %

• Material availability rate

• MRP execution accuracy

• Inventory Days of Supply (DOH) and inventory turns

• Production order closure & settlement cycle

• WIP and FG inventory accuracy

• Compliance with global PPC processes

How to Apply

• Submit your CV to: hr.rwanda@spironet.com

• Email Subject: Clearly mention: PPC Manager / Country PPC Head

• CV File Name: Include your first and last name.

Note: This position is open locally. Selection is merit-based, and only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews.