Planning Manager

People Advantage Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading operations management company in Singapore seeks a qualified professional for Operations Planning. The role involves directing production resources, managing value streams, and leading SIOP processes to meet business objectives. The ideal candidate has 5–10 years in operations planning, strong leadership and business skills, and a relevant bachelor’s degree. If you thrive in a fast-paced, high-precision environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Qualifications

• 5–10 years in Operations Planning/SCM within to-order manufacturing, OEM, or aerospace environments.
• Demonstrated progressive career development with increasing responsibilities in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Plan and direct resources for production scheduling.
• Manage value streams and coordinate logistics.
• Lead end-to-end SIOP process for site planning.
• Ensure timely release of work orders.
• Build and lead a motivated planning organization.
• Support cost reduction initiatives.
• Work with suppliers and monitor performance.

Skills

Production flow knowledge

Strong business acumen

Leadership skills

Computer skills (MS Office)

Pressure handling

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business or Technical discipline

APICS/ISM/Supply Chain certification

Job description

Core Responsibilities

• Production Planning & Scheduling
  • Plan and direct resources and activities for production scheduling to meet business objectives.
  • Forecast intra-company needs using material requirements planning systems and lean practices.
  • Formulate build plans based on load capacity analysis.
• Value Stream & Operations Management
  • Manage value streams with operations and engineering to ensure capacity aligns with requirements.
  • Coordinate logistics, outside service providers, and on-time starts.
• SIOP Process Ownership
  • Lead end-to-end SIOP process to align customer signals with the Master Production Schedule, creating a unified site plan.
• Work Order & Delivery Management
  • Lead team of planners to ensure timely release of work orders and monitor gaps to achieve divisional goals and 100% on-time delivery.
  • Track and expedite OV deliveries in collaboration with procurement and engineering.
• Team Leadership & Development
  • Build and lead a motivated planning organization through hiring, training, and performance assessments.
• Cost & Inventory Management
  • Support cost reduction initiatives.
  • Manage critical inventory processes: cycle counting, planning parameters, capacity analysis, and demand planning.
• Supplier Collaboration
  • Work with procurement, engineering, and QA to qualify new suppliers.
  • Monitor supplier performance and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Other Duties
  • Handle related projects and assignments as required.

Qualifications

• Experience
  • 5–10 years in Operations Planning/SCM within to-order manufacturing, OEM, or aerospace environments.
  • Demonstrated progressive career development with increasing responsibilities in manufacturing.
• Skills
  • Strong knowledge of production flow, inventory flow, and documentation procedures.
  • Strong business/financial acumen and ability to lead teams and drive change.
  • Excellent leadership skills with a global perspective on aerospace business factors.
  • Excellent computer skills with an emphasis in Microsoft Word, Excel, Access, and PowerPoint.
  • Ability to meet deadlines and work under pressure.
• Education & Certifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in Business or Technical discipline required.
  • APICS/ISM/Supply Chain certification is a plus.

If you’re passionate about quality excellence and thrive in a fast‑paced, high‑precision environment, we’d love to hear from you!

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