Associate Manager Production

Position Summary:

Under the direction of the Senior Manager, Warranty & Production, this role is responsible for production planning, production volume analysis, inventory system management, physical inventory management, and purchasing/procurement. Based on accurate data and system management, the role maintains alignment among production, inventory, and purchasing, supports the Senior Manager, Warranty & Production's decision making, and contributes to the efficient and safe operation of the production site.

Essential Functions and Key Responsibilities:

1. Production Planning

• Establish daily, weekly, and monthly production plans based on orders, in coordination with the Production Execution Lead, Custom Call Lead, and Warranty Execution Lead.
• Adjust production plans to reflect seasonal demand fluctuations, including new product launches and off-season periods.
• Manage plan-versus-actual performance; analyze causes of variance and propose corrective actions.
• Coordinate with the Production Execution Lead on production priorities and resource allocation (manpower/equipment).
• Review and plan club-build requests from other teams.
• Consider outsourced production requirements when developing production plans, as needed.

2. Production Analysis

• Compile daily, weekly, and monthly production results and prepare regular reports.
• Manage productivity-related KPIs and analyze performance against targets and costs (Cost per Unit, CPU).
• Identify production delays and bottlenecks; propose and support the implementation of improvement actions
• Participate in data-driven production efficiency improvement activities, including cost reduction and productivity improvement.
• Utilize system data (EBS, WMS, DOMO, BO, etc.)

3. Inventory Management - Data Update & System Management

• Regularly enter and update inbound/outbound and inventory data in EBS, WMS, and ClubCS (inventory management systems used within ASC).
• Check system data integrity and promptly correct any errors.
• Manage inventory-related system operating processes and propose improvements as needed.
• Coordinate with inventory personnel in the Custom Call team, A/S Call team, and related teams to verify data.
• Optimize inventory levels, including excess and obsolete inventory management.
• Manage production scrap, product returns, and physical disposal processes.
• Review and update inventory management processes, including scrap, returns, and disposal.

4. Physical Inventory Management

• Conduct regular cycle counts and periodic physical inventory counts together with the Picking team, and analyze discrepancies against system inventory.
• Analyze root causes of inventory discrepancies and establish and implement measures to prevent recurrence.
• Prepare and process approval requests for inventory adjustments, including the monthly inventory adjustment list.
• Check physical disposal processes and coordinate approvals with responsible employees.

5. Purchasing / Procurement

• Calculate material and sub-material requirements based on the production plan and inventory status, and submit purchase requests.
• Place orders with suppliers and manage delivery lead times and inbound schedules
• Negotiate and manage unit prices, delivery terms, and quality conditions with suppliers
• Process costs through purchasing-related systems (purchase orders, goods receipt, etc.)
• Manage purchasing lead times and optimize order timing to maintain appropriate inventory levels

6. Continuous Improvement (CI Culture)

• Support continuous improvement activities and projects across Production and the Call Center.
• Encourage employee participation in idea generation and continuous improvement.

Additional Responsibilities

• Prepare and submit regular production-related reports (daily/weekly/monthly).
• Perform other production/inventory-related tasks as requested by the Senior Manager, Warranty & Production.

Knowledge and Skills Requirements:

• Understanding of production management, supply chain management (SCM), and inventory management
• Proficiency in ERP systems (e.g., Oracle EBS or SAP) and inventory management systems.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a meticulous, accurate approach to work
• Effective verbal, written, and listening communication skills
• Goal-oriented and responsible work attitude

Key Relationships:

• Production Execution Lead, Custom Call Lead, and Warranty Execution Lead.
• Sales, Demand Planning, Customer Service & Logistics, Finance, Marketing, IT, HR, and other related departments
• External club-build (assembly) vendors
• Global Operations teams: KTC, UK, USA, and Japan; Global Quality team; Global IT team.

Education, Work Experience, and Professional Certifications:

• Bachelor's degree, preferably in Industrial Engineering or Industrial Management
• 7+ years of experience in production management or inventory management
• Proficient in Office 365 (MS-Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams, etc.)
• Lean/Six Sigma knowledge or certification is preferred.
• Industrial safety-related certification will be plus
• English communication skills

TaylorMade Golf Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religious creed, color, national origin or ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military and veteran status or any other basis protected by federal, state or local law, ordinance, or regulation.