Production Planner

VDL ETG Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

VDL ETG Singapore is seeking a Production Planner to translate demand into executable production orders within the Parts Fabrication Department. You will manage capacity, track bottlenecks, and ensure ERP controls and ISO procedures are followed to deliver on-time results.

Collaborating with Production Controllers and Material Planner, you will drive data accuracy, governance, and timely execution across manufacturing and subcontracting operations in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma/ Degree in Engineering/Supply Chain or other relevant discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as planner in manufacturing industry or equivalent.
• Demonstrated strong MRP and production planning expertise with high attention to data accuracy, traceability, and governance under ISO-certified processes and audits
• Solid understanding of manufacturing, machining, and subcontracting operations with analytical mindset for capacity, bottleneck, and risk planning

Responsibilities

• Production Order Planning & Release: plan, activate, and release orders per MRP/PRP outputs and approved demand.
• Capacity, Bottleneck & Constraint Planning: manage capacity constraints across internal and subcontracting resources to minimize bottlenecks.
• Material & Risk Visibility Management: provide visibility of material readiness and production risks through visual tools and cross-functional reviews.
• Change Governance Control: execute engineering changes and NCR-related actions within the ERP system per ISO procedures.
• ERP Data Integrity, Project Stock & Closure Management: ensure accuracy, traceability, and closure of production and project data through ERP governance.

Skills

MRP Planning

Production Planning

Data Governance

ISO Procedures

Analytical Mindset

Education

Diploma / Degree in Engineering or Supply Chain

Job description

Purpose: The Production Planner is responsible for Parts Fabrication Department (PFD) production orders, production planning governance, ERP execution, and data integrity across manufacturing and subcontracting operations. The role translates demand into executable production orders, manages capacity and bottlenecks, and ensures all planning and execution activities comply with ERP controls and ISO procedures. The Production Planner works closely with Production Controllers, who provide shop-floor execution feedback, to ensure alignment between plan and execution.

Key Area of Responsibilities

• Production Order Planning & Release: Accountable for the planning, activation, and release of production, project, and RMA orders in accordance with MRP/PRP outputs and approved demand
• Capacity, Bottleneck & Constraint Planning: Plan and manage capacity constraints across internal manufacturing and subcontracting resources to minimize bottlenecks and delivery risks.
• Material & Risk Visibility Management: Provide structured visibility of material readiness and production risks through visual management tools and cross‑functional material review forums. Involved in critical weekly meetings with Material Planner regarding material readiness
• Change Governance Control: Execute engineering changes, NCR-related production actions, and planning adjustments within the ERP system in compliance with ISO procedures
• ERP Data Integrity, Project Stock & Closure Management: Ensure accuracy, traceability, and closure of production, inventory, and project data through disciplined ERP governance and project reconciliation

Requirements

• Diploma/ Degree in Engineering/Supply Chain or other relevant discipline.
• Minimum 2 years of experience as planner in manufacturing industry or equivalent.
• Demonstrated strong MRP and production planning expertise with high attention to data accuracy, traceability, and governance under ISO-certified processes and audits
• Solid understanding of manufacturing, machining, and subcontracting operations with analytical mindset for capacity, bottleneck, and risk planning