Production Planner

Sanden International (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Hong Kong; On-site; HKD 360,000 - 480,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanden International (Singapore) Pte Ltd is seeking a detail-oriented Production Planner to drive end-to-end production scheduling, inventory control, and inter-department coordination in a multinational manufacturing setting.

You will maintain production calendars, monitor output, coordinate material replenishment with Procurement and Warehouse, and generate reports to support timely delivery to customers.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant manufacturing experience.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; ERP/MRP experience such as SAP is advantageous.
• Good organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong coordination, problem-solving and analytical abilities for cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on demand, deadlines, material availability and capacity.
• Prioritize production orders and release work orders to Warehouse and Production teams.
• Monitor daily production output against plans and adjust as needed.
• Track progress, backlogs, and delivery commitments; implement recovery plans to minimize delays.
• Monitor raw materials, components, and WIP inventory; coordinate replenishment with Procurement/Warehouse.
• Manage BOMs, work orders, and production planning records in ERP/MRP system (SAP).
• Coordinate inter-company planning to optimize resource utilization across sites.
• Collaborate with Production, Quality, Procurement, Warehouse, Sales, and other departments to resolve shortages and delays.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Coordination

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Business/Logistics degree

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Production Planner to join our Supply Chain Management team. In this role, you will be responsible for end-to-end production scheduling, inventory optimization, and supply chain coordination within a dynamic manufacturing environment. If you thrive in cross-functional collaboration and have knack for operational efficiency, we want to hear from you.

JOB RESPONSIBILITY

1. Production Planning & Scheduling

• o Prepare and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on customer demand, delivery deadlines, material availability, and production capacity.
• o Prioritize production orders and release work orders to the Warehouse and Production teams for material preparation and manufacturing.

2. Production Monitoring & Control

• o Monitor daily production output against planned targets and delivery schedules.
• o Track production progress, backlogs, and delivery commitments, and implement recovery plans or schedule adjustments to minimize delays.

3. Material & Inventory Control

• o Monitor raw material, component, and Work-in-Progress (WIP) inventory to ensure sufficient supply while minimizing excess stock and wastage.
• o Coordinate with Procurement and Warehouse teams on material replenishment, transfers, shortages, and delayed deliveries to ensure uninterrupted production.

4. BOM & ERP/MRP Management

• o Prepare, verify, and maintain accurate Production Bills of Materials (BOMs), work orders, and production planning records.
• o Utilize the ERP/MRP system, such as SAP, to manage production schedules, review material requirements, and generate reports.

5. Capacity & Inter-Company Planning

• o Review production capacity and coordinate production allocation across inter-company manufacturing sites, where applicable, to optimize resource utilization and meet delivery requirements.

6. Issue Resolution & Coordination

• o Work with Production, Quality, Procurement, Warehouse, ACM (Sales), and other relevant departments to resolve material shortages, quality issues, and production delays.
• o Monitor material delivery performance and coordinate with Procurement to address supplier-related issues affecting production.

7. Reporting & Performance Monitoring

• o Prepare production reports covering planned versus actual output, outstanding orders, backlogs, material shortages, and recovery plans.
• o Highlight potential delivery risks and recommend corrective actions to support timely fulfilment of customer requirements.

8. Other Duties

• o Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or management.

REQUIREMENTS

• 1. Diploma or Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related discipline.
• 2. Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a multinational company.
• 3. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP would be an advantage.
• 4. Good organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• 5. Strong coordination, problem-solving, and analytical skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.