Strategic Planner - VSO 1

TechnipFMC; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering company in Kuala Lumpur seeks a Strategic Planner - VSO to manage asset scheduling and optimize project timelines. Ideal candidates will hold a degree in a related field and have 2-5 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include updating vessel schedules, ensuring compliance with planning standards, and developing KPIs. The role requires strong analytical, communication skills, and proficiency in tools like Primavera P6 and Excel. Join us in streamlining our operations and contributing to project success.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years working knowledge of offshore vessels or manufacturing is preferable.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze trends or deviations and recommend solutions.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.

Responsibilities

• Manage and update the corporate schedule for assigned vessels using Primavera P6.
• Ensure integration between asset and project schedules.
• Create and maintain planning scenarios across all phases of work.

Skills

Offshore Basic Safety

Communication

Analytical Skills

Business Planning

Education

Bachelor degree in Engineering, Administration, Supply Chain or related areas

Tools

Primavera P6

Microsoft Project

Microsoft Excel (Advanced user)

Job description

Job Purpose

To ensure the effective planning and scheduling of VSO assets in support of TechnipFMC’s projects. The Strategic Planner - VSO is responsible for maintaining accurate and up-to-date asset schedules, supporting tender activities, and aligning operational and project timelines to optimize asset utilization and project execution.

Job Description

• Manage and update the corporate schedule for assigned vessels using Primavera P6.
• Monitor changes and proactively update schedules based on the latest project and operational information.
• Create, maintain, and simulate planning scenarios across all phases of work, including Long-Term Planning (S&OP, Budget, Master Scheduling), Tendering, and Execution.
• Ensure integration between asset and project schedules, maintaining alignment between VSO (Vessel Scheduling & Operations) and Project activities. Participate in meetings for discussions and decisions, elevate issues, and provide visibility to stakeholders through the management system.
• Ensure compliance with internal planning standards and reporting requirements.
• Regularly interface with regional operations teams to communicate vessel movements and project status (delays, accelerations, scope changes, etc.).
• Maintain continuous communication with stakeholders from both Projects and VSO regarding asset activities.
• Attend weekly regional conference calls, issue Minutes of Meeting (MoM), and follow up on action items.
• Develop ad-hoc scenario schedules to support business case preparation and strategic vessel utilization decisions.
• Develop and report KPIs, including rework, weather impact, breakdowns, contingency time, and utilization data.
• Plan scope by sequencing activities, tracking progress, identifying risks, working with stakeholders on mitigation plans, escalating issues, reporting, controlling delivery metrics, and participating in Obeya and other meetings.
• Support the development of tools and processes to monitor asset activity and facilitate decision-making for resource allocation. Participate in the Asset Allocation Process and manage changes to minimize execution risks.
• Contribute to cross-functional process improvement initiatives to enhance execution efficiency.
• Strengthen the global VSO Planning community: build competencies, share best practices, foster collaboration, and promote knowledge exchange across teams.
• Identify and/or contribute to global planning improvement initiatives aligned with the overall VSO and TechnipFMC strategy, with a focus on Lean methodology.
• Promote the effective and diverse use of systems to simplify execution and increase operational visibility.

Qualifications

You are meant for this job if:

• Bachelor degree in Engineering, Administration, Supply Chain or related areas or equivalent experience in a technical or science based subject.

Experience / Skills / Knowledge

• 2-5 years working knowledge of offshore vessels or manufacturing is preferable.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze trends or deviations from standards and recommend creative and unique cross functional solutions.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the communication process and ensures effectiveness (written, verbal and listening) across functional boundaries.
• Prepares and delivers somewhat simple proposals and reports to planning audience.
• Ability to work under pressure in a matrixed environment.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Open to give and receive constructive feedback.
• Good workload management and organisation skills.
• Confident in hosting meetings and presentation skills.

Technical / General Competencies

• Primavera P6 or Microsoft Project
• Microsoft Excel (Advanced user)
• Data analysis
• Developing and using KPIs

Skills Offshore Basic Safety Communication Analytical Skills Business Planning