Production Planner

KLA-TENCOR (SINGAPORE) PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Singapore is seeking a Production Planner to oversee production planning and ensure timely delivery of materials and goods. The ideal candidate should have at least 2 years of experience in manufacturing, a degree in Technical Engineering or a related field, and proficiency in ERP systems, preferably SAP. This role requires good communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. Join our dynamic team and contribute to optimizing production processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of related industry experience in manufacturing and production planning.
• Knowledge of work order management and understanding of Bill of Material.
• Experience in low volume high mix and pull manufacturing environment is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plans for production including releasing work orders and ensuring on-time delivery.
• Works with logistics to ensure on-time receipt and delivery of materials.
• Monitors and coordinates material shortages to support production plan.

Skills

ERP system proficiency (preferably SAP)

Strong communication skills

Team player

Ability to work under pressure

Education

Bachelor Degree / Diploma in Technical Engineering / Business / Supply Chain

Tools

SAP PP module

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Plans for production which includes releasing of work orders and ensuring on-time delivery of shipments based on customer requirements
• Works closely with purchasing and warehouse/logistics groups to ensure on-time receipt, 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 ensure timely delivery of spares to distribution centre
• Drives spares repair material planning and optimize the materials needed to support the spares replenishment program
• Drives and minimize excess and obsolescence inventory
• Assists in developing, maintaining and improving existing processes, procedures and key performance metrics

Requirements:

• Bachelor Degree / Diploma or equivalent in Technical Engineering / Business / Supply Chain
• Minimum 2 years of related industry experience in manufacturing and production planning
  Knowledge of work order management and understanding of Bill of Material
• Proficient in an ERP system, preferably SAP system (PP module) with good knowledge of supply chain, materials flow concepts and production planning reporting/metrics
• Experience in low volume high mix (preferably equipment manufacturing) and DFT/pull manufacturing environment is a plus
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Team player, self-driven and able to work under pressure with a sense of urgency
• Ability to adapt to a fast-paced work environment and to work with a variety of offshore locations