Shermaine Andal

To enhance my professional skills, capabilities and knowledge in an organization which recognizes the value of hard work and trusts me with responsibilities and challenges.

Planning Specialist 1 at Zenith Foods Corporation (Jollibee Group of Company) (2025-07 – 2026-10)

• Analyze data to prepare schedules, plans, and forecasts.
• Develop and execute short-term and long-term production plans based on sales orders, demand forecasts, delivery schedules, and manufacturing capacity.
• Monitor Finished Goods (FG) and Work-in-Process (WIP) inventory to ensure sufficient stock availability and alignment with daily production requirements.
• Analyze Shelf Life (SL), product aging, dispatch cut-off, selling cut-off, and allowable selling days to ensure compliance with product freshness and quality standards.
• Monitor Special Instruction Slip (SIS) against established targets to identify excess, low-stock, and aging inventory risks.
• Prepare and release SIS advisories and coordinate with relevant departments regarding inventory risks, excess stock, and necessary corrective actions.
• Evaluate SIS and inventory data to determine appropriate production quantities, prevent overproduction, and minimize excess Finished Goods and WIP.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Warehouse, Distribution, Sales, and Store Operations to align production priorities, inventory availability, and delivery requirements.
• Monitor daily actual production output versus planned targets and required delivery dates (RDD), identifying shortages, production backlogs, and potential service-level risks.
• Validate inventory records and reconcile system balances against actual FG and WIP inventory to improve planning accuracy.
• Recommend production adjustments, product conversion, replenishment, and allocation strategies to optimize inventory utilization and reduce product expiry risks.
• Generate daily and periodic reports covering production performance, FG/WIP inventory, SIS monitoring, shelf-life risks, and plan-versus-actual variances.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives through Excel-based monitoring, reporting automation, and data-driven production planning.
• Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
• 1. Customer and store order fill rate
• 2. Production plan attainment and schedule adherence
• 3. FG and WIP inventory accuracy
• 4. SIS compliance and excess inventory reduction
• 5. Shelf-life compliance and reduction of aged or expired products
• 6. Reduction in production waste and inventory losses
• 7. Forecast and production planning accuracy
• 8. On-time delivery performance

Manufacturing Capacity & Planning Supervisor at Cohu Delta Design (2023-07 – 2025-04)

• Analyze historical and current operational data to develop production schedules, capacity plans, and demand forecasts aligned with business objectives.
• Develop and optimize manufacturing capacity plans to meet customer demand while improving operational efficiency, resource utilization, and cost-effectiveness.
• Assess existing production capacity and forecast future requirements based on customer demand, business priorities, and manufacturing capabilities.
• Allocate labor, equipment, tools, materials, and other resources according to production requirements and available capacity.
• Monitor production schedules and implement necessary adjustments to accommodate demand fluctuations, schedule changes, and unforeseen operational constraints.
• Evaluate production trends and performance data, reconcile actual results against forecasts, and identify opportunities for continuous improvement.
• Develop recovery plans to address production backlogs, capacity limitations, and other operational disruptions.
• Monitor and validate work orders released by the planning team to ensure accuracy and alignment with production requirements.
• Facilitate the release of critical work orders, particularly those involving material availability and urgent production priorities.
• Conduct work-in-process (WIP) analysis, monitor inventory aging, and maintain updated records of aging lots and outstanding work orders.
• Monitor WIP and finished goods inventory levels to support production continuity, minimize excess inventory, and reduce the risk of product aging or obsolescence.
• Track production output, work order progress, manufacturing defects, and inventory movements to ensure adherence to established production targets.
• Coordinate with manufacturing and warehouse teams to resolve WIP discrepancies and maintain inventory accuracy.
• Monitor on-hand inventory, material shortages, and incoming material deliveries to ensure timely availability of production requirements.
• Validate purchase requisitions before submission to the Buyer/Purchasing team to ensure accuracy and alignment with material requirements.
• Coordinate material procurement, scheduling, and delivery to support production plans and customer fulfillment commitments.
• Maintain the master tracker for customer references and imported material requirements to ensure visibility and traceability.
• Maintain Material Requirements Planning (MRP) classification codes and validate Bills of Materials (BOMs) to ensure accurate component identification, material planning, ordering, and work order release.
• Monitor material availability and inventory coverage to identify potential supply risks and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Manage inventory-related concerns, including excess stocks, shortages, schedule changes, and order cancellations.
• Analyze customer demand patterns, purchasing trends, and forecast requirements to support effective production and material planning.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, customers, and cross-functional teams to understand current requirements and anticipate future demand.
• Communicate production schedules, demand forecasts, material availability, and operational updates to relevant stakeholders.
• Identify and escalate risks that may affect customer order fulfillment, production capacity, material availability, or delivery commitments.
• Support product change requests by evaluating their impact on production capacity, material requirements, schedules, and forecasts.
• Develop and implement contingency and recovery plans to minimize service disruptions and maintain customer satisfaction.
• Prepare and maintain production, capacity, inventory, and material performance reports to support operational monitoring and management decision-making.
• Consolidate and validate planning team reports, ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timely submission of operational data.
• Monitor key performance indicators, including production attainment, capacity utilization, inventory levels, WIP aging, material availability, and customer fulfillment performance.
• Prepare cost estimates, analyze operational trends, and evaluate actual performance against established plans, targets, and forecasts.
• Maintain accurate planning records, performance statistics, and organizational metrics for internal stakeholders.
• Review planning systems, processes, and methodologies to identify improvement opportunities and strengthen forecast accuracy.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, quality assurance, warehouse, purchasing, and other support teams to address production issues and maintain operational continuity.
• Implement process improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, operational efficiency, inventory control, and product quality.
• Monitor the effectiveness of corrective actions and improvement initiatives to ensure sustainable operational results.
• Train and orient operators on assigned workstations, ensuring they possess the necessary knowledge and skills to perform their responsibilities effectively.
• Communicate accurate, timely, and relevant operational information to team members and ensure effective dissemination of instructions and updates.
• Support the implementation of standard operating procedures and established operational controls.
• Comply with company policies, procedures, and applicable health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Demonstrate strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, communication, collaboration, resilience, and adaptability in managing planning and operational requirements.
• Prioritize workloads effectively, respond proactively to changing business needs, and coordinate multiple tasks within established deadlines.
• Exercise sound judgment in identifying operational risks, escalating critical concerns, and recommending data-driven solutions.

Production Supervisor at Pricon Microelectronics Inc (2021-03 – 2023-06)

• Ensure team members comply with company policies, procedures, and established operational standards.
• Develop work schedules and assign employees to appropriate workstations based on their qualifications, certifications, and operational requirements.
• Monitor production activities to ensure compliance with established processes, quality criteria, and product specifications.
• Coordinate with cross-functional support teams to resolve process deviations, technical concerns, and specification-related issues.
• Monitor production efficiency and investigate process abnormalities affecting productivity, operational costs, and product quality.
• Implement production plans and programs, monitor execution, and ensure achievement of established production targets.
• Lead and control daily production operations, ensuring efficient resource utilization and adherence to production schedules.
• Train and orient operators, assess their competencies, and verify their readiness for assigned workstations.
• Communicate operational instructions, updates, and production requirements accurately to ensure effective information dissemination.
• Promote employee engagement, discipline, accountability, and teamwork while monitoring individual and team performance.
• Maintain accurate employee performance records, production reports, and quality documentation.
• Identify and resolve production issues, develop recovery plans, and implement corrective actions to minimize operational disruptions.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency, product quality, and cost-effectiveness.
• Prepare and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate production performance and operational effectiveness.
• Participate in production planning meetings to align weekly production strategies with demand requirements, available capacity, and in-transit materials.
• Provide operational support and backup for subcontractor activities to ensure production continuity and compliance with established requirements.
• Manage raw material inventory to ensure sufficient supply for production while minimizing excess stocks, prolonged storage, and potential obsolescence.
• Monitor production volume, customer demand patterns, purchasing trends, and material consumption to support accurate planning decisions.
• Manage inventory-related concerns, including material shortages, excess stocks, production schedule changes, and order cancellations.
• Monitor material requirements, inventory transactions, rejected materials, and stock availability to maintain inventory accuracy and production continuity.
• Conduct material assessments, inventory monitoring, and purchase order evaluations to ensure alignment with production requirements.
• Maintain accurate Material Requirements Planning (MRP) classification codes and validate Bills of Materials (BOMs) to ensure correct component identification and material planning.
• Review MRP forecasts, customer demand, production requirements, and inventory positions to determine appropriate replenishment and procurement priorities.
• Align material availability and capacity plans with production schedules, considering open orders and materials
• Prepare material forecasts, seasonal demand estimates, and purchase requirements based on production plans and projected customer demand.
• Generate purchase orders and expedite outstanding orders when necessary to prevent material shortages and production delays.
• Coordinate material and finished goods supply schedules and deliveries to meet production and customer fulfillment requirements.
• Ensure procured materials comply with established specifications, quality standards, and cost requirements.
• Collaborate with purchasing, finance, suppliers, manufacturing, and other relevant departments to align production objectives, delivery timelines, material requirements, and supplier payment concerns.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and proactively address material availability risks that may affect production schedules.
• Prepare cost estimates, material forecasts, production performance reports, and seasonal demand projections to support operational planning and management decisions.
• Monitor production costs, material consumption, inventory levels, and operational performance against established targets.
• Analyze production and material planning data to identify variances, assess operational risks, and recommend appropriate corrective actions.
• Consolidate and maintain accurate operational records, performance metrics, and KPIs for management review.

Production and Material Planner / Warehouse and Inventory Supervisor at Multi-Mix International Manufacturing Corp (2017-10 – 2021-02)

• Develop, implement, and continuously improve purchasing procedures, contract management processes, and related operational policies.
• Maintain ISO documentation and ensure compliance with established quality management systems and continuous improvement requirements.
• Generate purchasing requirements based on MRP outputs, production schedules, inventory levels, and projected demand.
• Prepare and release purchase orders, monitor order status, and coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely material delivery.
• Maintain supplier Kanban and pull systems to support efficient replenishment, minimize material shortages, and optimize inventory levels.
• Coordinate supplier-related concerns, including material availability, delivery commitments, specifications, and documentation requirements.
• Determine material requirements using Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to ensure timely availability of materials for scheduled production activities.
• Monitor demand forecasts, customer requirements, production plans, inventory transactions, material shortages, and rejected materials.
• Review MRP reports and adjust Kanban levels to maintain optimal inventory coverage while minimizing excess stock and associated carrying costs.
• Maintain accurate MRP classification codes and validate Bills of Materials (BOMs) to ensure correct component identification, material planning, and procurement.
• Coordinate work-in-process (WIP) inventory monitoring, validate inventory records, and reconcile physical inventory results against system balances.
• Monitor raw material, WIP, and finished goods inventory to support production continuity and customer fulfillment.
• Analyze and escalate BOM discrepancies, commodity requirements, material specifications, documentation gaps, and delivery date concerns.
• Support the planning, implementation, training, and adoption of new Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
• Maintain accurate ERP parameters, material master data, planning settings, and performance criteria to ensure reliable system outputs.
• Monitor the accuracy and integrity of material and inventory records across planning and operational systems.
• Coordinate system-related concerns involving customer returns, inventory movements, and material transactions to ensure timely resolution.
• Manage logistics and documentation for the return of borrowed components, ensuring proper tracking and reconciliation.
• Develop, maintain, and update production schedules, work orders, shipment schedules, and operational priorities based on customer demand and available resources.
• Release WIP work orders to production in accordance with material availability, production capacity, and established scheduling priorities.
• Coordinate workflow across manufacturing, warehouse, purchasing, and logistics teams to ensure efficient execution of production plans.

Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering