Demand Planning Lead

Nts Group; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

NTS Singapore is seeking a Lead Demand Planner to be the control tower of the factory’s commitment: what we build, when we build it, and how we deliver on customer demand.

In an engineer-to-order environment, you translate sales pipelines, forecasts and order history into production schedules and align material planning with production. This role drives S&OP cycles and requires cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• 5+ years demand/supply planning in HMLV, job shop, or ETO manufacturing.
• Solid grasp of machine shop operations and/or mechatronics assembly.
• ERP proficiency and strong MRP fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Drive rolling forecasts and S&OP/S&OE cycles across hundreds of part families.
• Translate demand signals into capacity constraints and shop floor priorities.
• Own order promising and lead time quoting with Sales and Scheduling.
• Set planning parameters (safety stock, buffers) suited to low-volume, variable demand.
• Track forecast accuracy and continuously improve inputs and methods.
• Master Scheduling

Skills

Demand forecasting

S&OP

MRP fundamentals

ERP proficiency

Capacity planning

Tools

Navision

SAP

BAAN

Job description

# Demand Planning Lead* Singapore* 44 - 44 hoursApply directlyMake it possible together at NTS### Job DescriptionAs **Lead Demand Planner** at NTS Singapore, you are the control tower of the factory’s commitment: what we build, when we build it, and how we deliver on customer demand. You own demand planning in a complex, engineer-to-order environment - converting sales pipelines, customer forecasts, and order history into actionable production schedules across a high-mix product portfolio. You consolidate demand inputs, lead supply planning within the S&OP process, and ensure planning decisions cascade seamlessly into material planning and production scheduling. In this role, you balance customer needs, operational constraints, and strategic priorities to enable predictable and reliable execution.### **Furthermore, your key responsibilities are:*** Drive rolling forecasts and S&OP/S&OE cycles across hundreds of part families* Translate demand signals into capacity constraints and shop floor priorities* Own order promising and lead time quoting with Sales and Scheduling* Set planning parameters (safety stock, buffers) suited to low-volume, variable demand* Track forecast accuracy and continuously improve inputs and methods* Master Scheduling### About NTSWe deliver unique solutions to complex challenges and drive technological advancement for our customers. By combining development, manufacturing, and assembly, we play an integral role in bringing the supply chain together.NTS is a Tier-1 supplier to OEMs in Semiconductor, Opto-Mechatronics, and Analytical markets, operating from multiple production sites across Europe, Asia, and the US. While we operate globally, we remain firmly rooted locally.Ultimately, the core of NTS is our people. Their craftsmanship, customer focus, and technical expertise define who we are. Together, we create a culture we are proud of, because we make it possible together.* #### Job Requirements + 5+ years demand/supply planning in HMLV, job shop, or ETO manufacturing + Solid grasp of machine shop operations and/or mechatronics assembly + ERP proficiency (Navison preferred/ SAP/ BAAN); strong MRP fundamentals + Confident facilitating cross-functional trade-off discussions* #### Your Terms of Employment### Interested in this vacancy or would you like to know more?Apply now and send your CV (and cover letter) via the application button above. For more information about this vacancy or our organisation, please contact Recruiter Denise Lai using the details below.#### Denise LaiRecruiter* [e-mail]## Application procedure#### Step 1**Your application**You apply via our website. Within 7 days, you will receive a substantive response from our recruiter. If needed, we may ask additional questions to better understand your profile.#### Step 2**First contact**The recruiter will contact you by phone or email. If we see a potential match, we will share your profile with the hiring manager.#### Step 3**First interview**You will meet with the manager and/or a future colleague. Usually on-site at NTS, sometimes via Teams. We will discuss your expertise and the technical context of the role in depth.#### Step 4**In-depth discussion & tour**If we are both enthusiastic, a second on-site interview will follow. This often includes a tour of the department or production floor. In some cases, we organise a job shadowing session.#### Step 5**Offer & start**If we are both convinced, you will receive an offer. After agreement, we will initiate the onboarding process together. Welcome at NTS!