Operations Planner

NPI SOLUTIONS (SINGAPORE) (PTE.) LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NPI SOLUTIONS (SINGAPORE) (PTE.) LTD. is seeking an Operations Planner to plan, coordinate and monitor manufacturing operations to meet customer demand efficiently and on time.

The role develops integrated production plans by balancing customer requirements, material availability, manufacturing capacity, labor resources, and cost management. Working closely with Supply Chain Planner, Production, Warehouse, Engineering and Quality teams, the Operations Planner ensures smooth execution of the

Qualifications

• Diploma in Manufacturing, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline.
• 3-5 years of experience in production planning, operations planning, or manufacturing scheduling.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or equivalent).
• Strong Excel and data-analysis capability.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written) is mandatory for reporting, documentation, and cross-department communication.

Responsibilities

• Develop daily, weekly, and monthly operational plans to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Translate customer demand and material availability into achievable production schedules.
• Balance production loading across work cells and available resources.
• Manage production work orders through the ERP/MRP system and monitor schedule adherence.
• Analyze manpower, equipment, and production capacity to ensure optimal utilization and mitigate constraints.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and Operational Excellence initiatives.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

English

Education

Diploma in Manufacturing

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Summary

The Operations Planner is responsible for planning, coordinating, and monitoring manufacturing operations to ensure customer demand is fulfilled efficiently and on time. The role develops integrated production plans by balancing customer requirements, material availability, manufacturing capacity, labor resources, and cost management. Working closely with Supply Chain Planner, Production, Warehouse, Engineering and Quality teams, the Operations Planner ensures smooth execution of the production schedule while driving operational efficiency and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

1. Operations Planning

• Develop daily, weekly, and monthly operational plans to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Translate customer demand and material availability into achievable production schedules.
• Balance production loading across work cells, and available resources.
• Prioritize work orders based on customer commitments and operational priorities.

2. Production Scheduling & Execution

• Manage production work orders through the ERP/MRP system.
• Monitor schedule adherence and adjust plans to address changing priorities.
• Coordinate production sequencing to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime and changeovers.
• Support daily production meetings by providing schedule status and recovery plans.

3. Capacity, Cost & Resource Planning

• Analyze manpower, equipment, and production capacity to ensure optimal utilization.
• Identify production constraints and develop mitigation plans.
• Recommend overtime, shift adjustments, or resource reallocation when necessary.
• Support long-term capacity planning and operational readiness.

4. Material Coordination

• Ensure material availability before releasing production orders.
• Coordinate with Planning Buyers, Tactical Buyers, and Warehouse teams to resolve shortages.
• Escalate supply risks that may impact production or customer delivery.
• Monitor material availability and synchronize production schedules accordingly.

5. Operational Performance

• Monitor daily production output against the operational plan.
• Track schedule adherence, productivity, and manufacturing performance.
• Prepare operational planning reports and performance dashboards.
• Analyze planning variances and implement corrective actions.

6. Continuous Improvement

• Improve planning accuracy and operational efficiency.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, and Operational Excellence initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to reduce lead time, improve workflow, and increase factory throughput.
• Maintain accurate planning parameters and ERP master data.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Manufacturing, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in production planning, operations planning, or manufacturing scheduling.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or equivalent).
• Strong Excel and data-analysis capability.
• Proficiency in English (spoken and written) is mandatory for reporting, documentation, and cross-department communication.