Production Planning Clerk
せいさんけいかくじむいん
Industry & Occupation
Classification
- Major : Clerical Occupations
- Middle : Production-Related Clerical Occupations
- Minor : Production Site Clerks
Summary
A clerical position that creates and adjusts efficient production schedules based on demand forecasts and factory production capacity, and manages progress.
Description
Production planning clerks comprehensively analyze sales forecasts, order status, factory production capacity, and inventory status to create and update daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules. They collaborate with many related departments such as manufacturing, materials, and purchasing to respond quickly to delivery date changes and equipment troubles. They use ERP and MRP systems to calculate material requirements, optimize inventory, and also make improvement proposals to enhance production efficiency.
Future Outlook
With the promotion of DX in manufacturing, AI-based demand forecasting and automated scheduling tools are becoming widespread. While simple tasks are being automated, demand for personnel with advanced skills in data analysis and process improvement is increasing.
Personality Traits
Attentive / Good at coordination / Good teamwork / Logical thinking / Strong sense of responsibility
Work Style
Career Path
Production Planning Clerk (Junior) → Production Planning Clerk (Senior) → Production Control Staff → Production Control Leader → Production Control Manager → Assistant Factory Manager
Required Skills
ERP System Operation / Excel (Advanced) / Inventory Management / Production Scheduling
Recommended Skills
Database Operation / English Technical Document Reading / Excel (Advanced) / SQL Basics
Aptitudes (Strengths Preferred)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Adaptability | To respond quickly to demand fluctuations and specification changes. |
| Analytical & Logical Thinking | To analyze the balance between demand and production capacity. |
| Attention to Detail & Accuracy | Because it is necessary to handle detailed quantities and delivery dates accurately. |
| Communication Skills | To coordinate with multiple departments such as manufacturing, purchasing, and sales. |
| Numerical & Quantitative Analysis | To accurately calculate production quantities and lead times. |
| Planning & Organization | To plan and organize production schedules. |
| Problem Solving | To devise countermeasures for sudden order fluctuations and equipment troubles. |
| Collaboration & Teamwork | To advance work in collaboration with related departments. |
Aptitudes (Weaknesses Acceptable)
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Physical Stamina & Endurance | Mainly desk work. |
Related Qualifications
- MOS Excel
- Nissho Bookkeeping Certification
- Production Management Skills Certification
Aliases
- Production Planning Staff
- Production Scheduler
Related Jobs
- Inventory Control Clerk
- Manufacturing Engineer
- Materials Procurement Staff
- Production Control Clerk
- Purchasing Clerk
- Quality Control Staff