Engineer, Planning

REC; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

REC is seeking a motivated Production Planner to translate global demand into executable production plans. You will balance materials, capacity, and manufacturing resources to ensure on-time delivery and act as the interface between Supply Chain and Operations across multiple teams.

You will work with SAP ERP/MRP systems, create dashboards in Excel, and participate in continuous improvement initiatives to optimize planning efficiency and overall performance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree as listed in qualifications.
• 1-3 years of experience in Production Planning, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Operations Planning.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production plans to support global customer demand while optimizing manufacturing capacity and resource utilization.
• Coordinate daily with Procurement, Material Planning, Logistics, Manufacturing, Equipment, Process Engineering, and Process Development teams to ensure production readiness.
• Analyze demand forecasts, material availability, production capacity, and operational constraints to identify risks and recommend solutions.
• Prepare and maintain production planning reports, dashboards, and analyses using Microsoft Excel.
• Host weekly cross-functional planning meetings and communicate production requirements clearly to all stakeholders.
• Monitor production performance and adjust plans in response to changes in customer demand, material supply, or manufacturing priorities.
• Support scenario planning and production simulations to enable data-driven decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy, planning efficiency, and operational performance.

Skills

Production planning

Demand & Capacity Planning

ERP/MRP systems

Supply chain and Inventory Management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

Responsibilities

We are looking for a highly motivated and energetic team player to be part of our global Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process. The candidate will be responsible for translating global customer demand into executable production plans, ensuring that materials, capacity, and manufacturing resources are aligned to achieve on-time delivery. As the key interface between Supply Chain and Operations, the candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to balance customer requirements, production constraints, and operational priorities.

• Develop and maintain production plans to support global customer demand while optimizing manufacturing capacity and resource utilization.
• Coordinate daily with Procurement, Material Planning, Logistics, Manufacturing, Equipment, Process Engineering, and Process Development teams to ensure production readiness.
• Analyze demand forecasts, material availability, production capacity, and operational constraints to identify risks and recommend solutions.
• Prepare and maintain production planning reports, dashboards, and analyses using Microsoft Excel.
• Host weekly cross-functional planning meetings and communicate production requirements clearly to all stakeholders.
• Monitor production performance and adjust plans in response to changes in customer demand, material supply, or manufacturing priorities.
• Support scenario planning and production simulations to enable data-driven decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy, planning efficiency, and operational performance.

Essential Job Competencies

• Production planning and scheduling
• Demand & Capacity Planning
• ERP/MRP systems (in-house manufacturing execution system and SAP)
• Supply chain and Inventory Management

Responsibilities

We are looking for a highly motivated and energetic team player to be part of our global Sales and Operations Planning (S&OP) process. The candidate will be responsible for translating global customer demand into executable production plans, ensuring that materials, capacity, and manufacturing resources are aligned to achieve on-time delivery. As the key interface between Supply Chain and Operations, the candidate will collaborate closely with cross-functional teams to balance customer requirements, production constraints, and operational priorities.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production plans to support global customer demand while optimizing manufacturing capacity and resource utilization.
• Coordinate daily with Procurement, Material Planning, Logistics, Manufacturing, Equipment, Process Engineering, and Process Development teams to ensure production readiness.
• Analyze demand forecasts, material availability, production capacity, and operational constraints to identify risks and recommend solutions.
• Prepare and maintain production planning reports, dashboards, and analyses using Microsoft Excel.
• Host weekly cross-functional planning meetings and communicate production requirements clearly to all stakeholders.
• Monitor production performance and adjust plans in response to changes in customer demand, material supply, or manufacturing priorities.
• Support scenario planning and production simulations to enable data-driven decision-making.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy, planning efficiency, and operational performance.

Technical

• Production planning and scheduling
• Demand & Capacity Planning
• ERP/MRP systems (in-house manufacturing execution system and SAP)
• Supply chain and Inventory Management
• Continuous improvement methodologies (Lean/Kaizen awareness)

Analytical & Problem Solving

• Analytical thinking and data interpretation
• Root cause analysis and structured problem solving
• Scenario planning and decision-making
• Risk identification and mitigation planning
• Prioritization and resource optimization
• Business Impact Analysis - Cost

Soft Skills & Professional Attributes

• Organizational & Time Management
• Cross-functional Stakeholder Management
• Adaptability in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE:

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field from any recognized university.
• 1-3 years of experience in Production Planning, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, or Operations Planning. Entry level candidates with strong analytical skills are encouraged to apply.
• Strong understanding of ERP/MRP systems (SAP).
• Excellent analytical, negotiation, and communication skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including PivotTables, advanced formulas (e.g., XLOOKUP/INDEX-MATCH-MATCH), charts, and data analysis.
• Working knowledge of ERP/MRP systems (e.g. SAP).
• Familiarity with production planning, scheduling, and inventory management systems.
• Experience with Microsoft PowerPoint and Word for reporting and presentations.
• Basic knowledge of Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement principles is preferred.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret data and make sound planning decisions.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across cross-functional teams.
• Ability to build productive working relationships with Procurement, Material Planning, Logistics, Manufacturing, Engineering, and other key stakeholders.
• Effective meeting coordination and stakeholder communication skills.
• Customer-focused mindset with the ability to balance business priorities and operational constraints.
• Ability to influence and gain alignment without direct authority.
• No direct people management responsibility.
• Demonstrates the ability to coordinate and influence cross-functional teams to achieve common planning objectives.
• Acts as a collaborative team member, sharing knowledge and supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ability to coordinate multiple planning activities and meet deadlines in a dynamic manufacturing environment.
• Experience participating in cross-functional projects or process improvement initiatives.
• Strong planning, prioritization, and follow-up skills to ensure timely execution of production plans.
• Ability to identify risks, elevate issues appropriately, and support implementation of corrective actions.
• Any other appropriate duties as requested by the supervisor