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Production Planner

$ 3,500 - $ 4,100 / month

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Objectives of the position:

The Production Planner is required to establish the required Production Capacity according to the Customer Demands (Sales Orders/Forecasts) and subsequently work out a feasible Production Plan. He/She is then required to follow-up closely with various departments to ensure that the Production Schedule is closely adhered to, and eventually lead to the fulfilment of the required delivery deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Establish the production/manpower capacity for the factory and converting customer demands (sales forecast) into a feasible production plan (monthly, weekly, and daily)
  • Identify, negotiate, and drive resolution of any conflict with different departments related to material availability, capacity, and order fulfilment
  • Maintain SAP Production Order release schedule and coordinate with Warehouse and Material Handling Team to ensure timely provision of materials to Production
  • Review MRP execution to ensure accuracy of information and reconcile supply and demand where necessary
  • Prepare report on the performance of production and highlight issues and bottlenecks that may potentially impact the achievement of the production schedule and delivery deadlines
  • Document planning/scheduling guidelines and processes as well as to support the analysis, development, and implementation of new planning best practices
  • Work closely with Sales/CS, Purchasing and Warehouse/Logistics departments to update demand forecast and ensure on-time ordering, receipt, delivery of raw materials and finished goods shipments
  • Monitor the actual production progress against the production plan and intervene where necessary to bring the schedule back on track
  • Monthly reconciliation for all stock balances and rectify any inventory discrepancies after investigation

Skills & Qualification:

  • Professional Certificate/ Diploma/ Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or any other relevant studies
  • Preferably 1-2 years of experience in demand management, supply management, manufacturing planning, supply chain planning and execution
  • Basic inventory management and warehousing operations knowledge
  • Computer literate (MS Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
  • Experienced in SAP (esp. S/4 HANA Production Module) would be an added advantage
  • Good communication skills and ability to interact with all levels
  • Good work attitude and willingness to learn

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $3,500.00 - $4,100.00 per month

Benefits:

  • Dental insurance
  • Free parking
  • Health insurance
  • Professional development

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Supplemental Pay:

  • Performance bonus
  • Yearly bonus

Work Location: In person