Operations Planner

NPI Solutions (S) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

NPI Solutions (S) Pte Ltd in Singapore seeks an Operations Planner to plan, coordinate, and monitor manufacturing operations to meet customer demand efficiently and on time. You will balance requirements with material availability, capacity, labor, and cost, collaborating with Supply Chain, Production, Warehouse, Engineering and Quality teams to drive continuous improvement.

The role emphasizes scheduling accuracy, data-driven decisions, and ongoing optimization of the production plan and

Qualifications

• Diploma in Manufacturing, Operations Management, Supply Chain Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in production planning, operations planning, or manufacturing scheduling.
• Strong Excel and data-analysis capability.
• Must be a team player.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage daily, weekly, and monthly production plans to meet customer delivery requirements.
• Develop achievable production schedules based on demand, material availability, and capacity.
• Prioritize and coordinate production activities to optimize resources and on-time delivery.
• Manage production work orders and planning data within the ERP/MRP system.
• Monitor schedule performance and adjust plans to address changes.
• Ensure material availability by coordinating with Purchasing and Warehouse teams.
• Analyze manpower, equipment, and capacity utilization to identify constraints.
• Provide scheduling updates, recovery plans, and insights for production meetings.
• Track production output and planning performance, implement corrective actions.
• Prepare planning reports, dashboards, and performance metrics for management.
• Drive continuous improvement to reduce lead times and boost throughput.
• Maintain accurate planning parameters and master data for long-term capacity planning.

Skills

Excel

Data analysis

Education

Diploma in Manufacturing/Operations/Supply Chain

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (SAP/Oracle/MS Dynamics)

Job description

Position 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.

Job responsibilities:

• Create and manage daily, weekly, and monthly production plans to meet customer delivery requirements.




• Develop achievable production schedules based on customer demand, material availability, and capacity.




• Prioritize and coordinate production activities to optimize resources, efficiency, and on-time delivery.




• Manage production work orders and planning data within the ERP/MRP system.




• Monitor schedule performance and adjust plans to address changing priorities and operational challenges.




• Ensure material availability by working closely with Purchasing, Planning, and Warehouse teams to resolve shortages.




• Analyze manpower, equipment, and capacity utilization to identify constraints and recommend solutions.




• Support production meetings by providing scheduling updates, recovery plans, and operational insights.




• Track production output, productivity, and planning performance, and implement corrective actions when required.




• Prepare planning reports, dashboards, and performance metrics for management review.




• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy, reduce lead times, and improve factory throughput.




• Maintain accurate planning parameters, system master data, and support long-term capacity planning.

Job Requirements:

• 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.




• Must be a team player