Production Planner

VDL ETG Singapore; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

VDL ETG Singapore is seeking a Production Planner to translate demand into executable production orders and manage capacity across internal and subcontracted resources. You will ensure data integrity, ERP governance, and project reconciliation, collaborating with production controllers to align plan and shop-floor execution.

The role requires an engineering or supply chain qualification and at least 2 years of planning experience in manufacturing, with strong MRP and data governance capabilities

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or related discipline.
• Experience as a planner in manufacturing with focus on data accuracy and governance under ISO.
• Strong MRP and production planning knowledge with attention to traceability.

Responsibilities

• Plan, activate, and release production, project, and RMA orders per demand and MRP/PRP outputs.
• Manage capacity constraints and bottlenecks to minimize delivery risks.
• Provide visibility of material readiness and production risks via visual tools.
• Participate in cross‑functional material reviews and weekly readiness discussions.
• Execute engineering changes and NCR actions within ERP under ISO procedures

Skills

MRP expertise

Production planning

Data accuracy

ISO governance

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