
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