Planning Manager

ICHOR SYSTEMS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

ICHOR SYSTEMS SINGAPORE PTE. LTD.

is seeking a Planning Manager to lead end-to-end supply and production planning, ensuring on-time customer fulfillment and optimized inventory levels. You will partner with manufacturing, procurement, engineering, logistics and commercial teams to balance demand, capacity and material availability, while strengthening planning governance, systems accuracy and execution discipline.

Qualifications

• Diploma in Procurement & Supply Chain or related field.
• 5+ years of supply chain planning experience in manufacturing.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Ability to perform under pressure in a dynamic environment.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Proficiency in Excel and PowerPoint; knowledge of VB & Power BI is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of planners and review demand forecasts and backlog.
• Develop and maintain production plans aligned to demand and constraints.
• Ensure material availability to support schedules.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Suppliers and Warehouse on lead times and risks.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Engineering, Quality, Logistics and Customer Operations.
• Ensure plans are realistic and aligned with shop floor capacity.
• Manage order execution and delivery performance, with accurate dates.
• Act as planning interface for issues and trade-off decisions.
• Strengthen planning data quality and system utilization.
• Build a high-performing planning organization through development and succession planning.
• Foster accountability, collaboration and continuous improvement.
• Identify supply risks and mitigation actions proactively.

Skills

Planning & scheduling

Leadership

Problem solving

Communication

VB & Power BI

Education

Diploma in Procurement & Supply Chain

Tools

Visual Basic

Power BI

Job description

The Planning Manager is responsible for leading end-to-end supply and production planning activities to ensure operational continuity, customer fulfillment, and inventory optimization. This role partners closely with manufacturing, procurement, engineering, logistics, and commercial teams to balance demand, capacity, and material availability while strengthening planning governance, systems accuracy, and execution discipline.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of planners and is responsible for reviewing demand forecasts and backlog, optimizing production output and meeting customer lead time and schedule
• Develop and maintain production plans aligned to customer demand, operational constraints, and business priorities.
• Ensure timely material availability to support production schedules and customer requirements.
• Work closely with Procurement, Suppliers, and Warehouse teams to manage lead times, shortages, and delivery risks.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Procurement, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and Customer Operations to align planning priorities and execution readiness.
• Ensure production plans are realistic, achievable, and aligned with shop floor capacity and operational readiness.
• Manage order execution and delivery performance, ensuring accurate planning and commitment dates.
• Act as the primary planning interface for issue resolution, trade-off decisions, and change impact assessments.
• Strengthening planning processes, data quality, and system utilization to improve forecast accuracy, schedule stability, and supply reliability.
• Build a high-performing planning organization through capability development, performance management, and succession planning.
• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
• Proactively identify supply chain risks (capacity constraints, material shortages, delays)

Requirements

• Minimum of a Diploma in Procurement & Supply Chain or related.
• 5 years + of supply chain planning in the manufacturing industries.
• Good problem-solving skills.
• Able to perform well under pressure in a dynamic environment.
• Able to work with minimum supervision.
• Good communication and presentation skills.
• Knowledge of VB & Power BI tools is an added advantage.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Passionate about invention and process improvements.