Formulation and Production Planner

KALSEC ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 56,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

KALSEC ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LTD. seeks a production planner to manage finished goods and intermediate formulations, aligning with product specs and labeling requirements while supporting production scheduling.

The role collaborates with Formulations, Finishing, QC, and R&D to optimize inventory accuracy, reduce waste, and improve throughput; strong problem-solving and communication skills are essential for success in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 2–3 years of production planning and scheduling experience.
• Proficient in MS Office and ERP database query/navigation.
• Strong problem-solving skills applied to production and formulation challenges.
• Excellent verbal and written communication across teams.
• Flexibility to manage frequently changing priorities in a dynamic production environment.

Responsibilities

• Formulate finished goods and intermediate jobs to meet specs and labeling requirements.
• Collaborate with Formulations, Finishing, QC, and R&D on inventory, service, and quality.
• Own problem jobs by documenting actions and tracking progress to leadership.
• Analyze returns, adjustments, and first pass quality issues for improvements.
• Maintain inventory records and track usage including bulking and damage.
• Develop new department reports to support data-driven decisions.
• Lead initiatives to maximize production capacity and reduce late orders.
• Be available off-shift and weekends for adjustments and problem resolution.
• Create and manage manufacturing schedules and orders for production needs.
• Support Kalamazoo Finishing Center during the 3rd shift.
• Collaborate with CI team to maintain live planning tool for Singapore operations.
• Assist Customer Experience with order fulfillment.

Skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Collaboration

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Tools

MS Office

ERP system

Job description

Job Summary

This role manages finished goods planning and accurate formulation to meet product specifications. Collaborate across teams to improve inventory accuracy, quality, productivity, and reduce waste while supporting production efficiency and scheduling.

Responsibilities

• Formulate finished goods and intermediate jobs accurately to meet product specifications and labeling requirements, adjusting formulations promptly with input from Finishing, R&D, and Quality Control to resolve out-of-specification issues
• Collaborate with Formulations teams, Finishing Supervisors, QC lab, and R&D staff to address concerns about inventory levels, availability, service, and quality
• Take ownership of potential problem jobs by documenting actions, establishing accountability, tracking progress, and providing daily updates to cross-functional leadership and operational teams
• Collect and analyze data on returns & rejections (R&Rs), adjustments, and first pass quality issues to inform continuous improvement efforts
• Monitor and utilize restricted inventory in blend off or aged status appropriately, tracking levels and reporting causes to Finishing Leadership
• Maintain accurate written and electronic inventory records by accounting for all inventory usage, including bulking, product requests, loss, or damage
• Track and report job formulation metrics, R&Rs, adjustments, and raw material/intermediate inventory levels as directed by the Manufacturing Manager
• Develop and implement new departmental reports to support data-driven decision-making
• Lead initiatives to maximize production capacity and reduce finishing jobs, helping to control late orders and overtime within targets
• Identify improvement opportunities by collecting, tracking, measuring, and analyzing data to enhance formulation efficiency and departmental performance
• Challenge existing business practices and initiate projects to improve processes, procedures, and performance based on data-backed recommendations
• Be available off-shift and on weekends for adjustments, R&Rs, and problem resolution to maintain production flow
• Create, adjust, and manage manufacturing schedules and orders to align with production needs
• Support formulation and adjustment jobs at the Kalamazoo Finishing Center during the 3rd shift
• Collaborate with the Continuous Improvement (CI) team to develop and maintain a live planning tool for Singapore operations
• Work closely with the Customer Experience team to support order fulfillment
• Maintain, update, and create bulking and packaging instructions to ensure clarity and compliance

Required competencies and certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with at least 2-3 years of Production planning and scheduling experience
• Proficient in MS Office tools and ERP database query and navigation
• Demonstrated problem-solving skills applied to production and formulation challenges
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to effectively collaborate across teams
• Flexibility to manage frequently changing priorities and assignments in a dynamic production environment