Production Planner

Responsible for the production planning/co-ordination, shop scheduling and dispatching.

Support daily material/production planning based on customers' orders.

Plans for production which includes releasing of work orders and ensuring on-time delivery of shipments based on customer requirements.

Works closely with master scheduler, manufacturing, purchasing and warehouse/logistics groups to ensure on-time receipt and delivery of materials and finished goods shipments.

Monitors and co-ordinates on material shortages, expediting and ensuring material availability to support production plan.

Manages spares planning support and ensures timely delivery of spares to distribution centre.

Drives spares repair material planning and optimizes the materials needed to support the spares replenishment program.

Drives and minimizes excess and obsolescence inventory.

Assists in developing, maintaining and improving existing processes, procedures and key performance metrics.

With understanding of MRP logic which relates to system work order and material positioning.

Works closely with production to ensure customer request dates are met, aligned with cycle time set in the system.

Timely review and execute on ECN and ECO changes so that production is not affected.

Willing to take up ad hoc tasks assigned by supervisor.

Develop actions to minimize excess inventory. Work with Inventory Analyst by providing recommendations during quarterly E&ND review. Follow through the actions proposed.

Quarterly review of safety stock to ensure an optimal balance of supply vs inventory turns.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Engineering / Supply Chain Management / Logistics.

Minimum 3 years related industry experience in production planning and inventory management.

Proficient in MS Excel, Macros, Word, Outlook, and experience in SAP system is highly desirable.

Good interpersonal and communication skills.

Team player, self-driven and able to work under pressure with a sense of urgency.

Knowledge of supply chain and materials flow concepts.

Experience in low volume high mix and DFT/pull manufacturing environment is a plus.

Experience in developing and improving existing processes and procedures.

All successful candidates can expect a very competitive remuneration package and a comprehensive range of benefits.

We regret that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.

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