Production Planning Executive (Planner)

SWIFT SEARCH GLOBAL PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

AWS

VB

PB

Flexible benefits

Medical coverage

Career development

Stable environment

Job summary

SWIFT SEARCH GLOBAL PTE. LTD. is seeking a Production Planner to manage planning, scheduling, and coordination across departments to ensure timely order fulfilment.

The role supports production throughput by aligning material availability with demand and by tracking progress with internal teams and external subcontractors. The ideal candidate has 2–3 years in production planning or related operations, strong Excel skills, and an ability to work in a fast-paced environment while juggling multiple

Qualifications

• GCE O Level, NITEC, Higher NITEC, Professional Certificate, or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience in Production Planning, Production Control, Materials Planning, Inventory Control, or Manufacturing Operations.
• Experience in a manufacturing or precision engineering environment will be advantageous.
• Good understanding of production scheduling, inventory management, and order fulfilment processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to adjust working hours occasionally to support urgent operational requirements and critical deadlines.
• Experience communicating with regional suppliers or subcontractors will be an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Production Planning & Scheduling: Coordinate with Customer Service, Production, R&D, Warehouse, and subcontractors to ensure smooth production flow; plan and schedule activities to optimise machine capacity and manpower utilisation; coordinate workloads to meet delivery commitments.
• Order Management & Monitoring: Generate weekly open orders reports for operations meetings; issue work orders and monitor production progress; resolve delays to ensure on-time delivery; track and close outstanding orders.
• Inventory & Material Planning: Ensure timely issuance of raw materials; coordinate with Purchasing on material requirements from new orders; maintain inventory and safety stock levels for continuity.
• Cross-Functional Coordination: Liaise with internal departments and external vendors to address planning issues and schedule changes; support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Additional Responsibilities: Provide operational support and backup during colleagues' leaves; perform ad-hoc duties and projects as assigned.

Skills

Coordination

Communication

Problem-solving

Multitasking

Education

GCE O Level / NITEC / Higher NITEC / Professional Certificate

Tools

Excel

Job description

About the Company

Join a well-established precision manufacturing company serving global customers across various industries. As part of a growing operations team, you will play a key role in production planning, inventory management, and coordinating with multiple departments to ensure smooth and timely order fulfilment.

Work Location & Benefits

Work Location: Woodlands Spectrum 2

Company transport provided from Admiralty MRT Station

Working Hours: Monday to Friday, Office Hours

Attractive Remuneration Package:

• Annual Wage Supplement (AWS)
• Variable Bonus (VB)
• Performance Bonus (PB)
• Flexible Benefits
• Medical & Insurance Coverage
• Career Development Opportunities
• Stable and Collaborative Work Environment

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Coordinate closely with Customer Service, Production, R&D, Warehouse, and external plating subcontractors to ensure smooth production flow.
• Plan and schedule production activities to optimise machine capacity and manpower utilisation.
• Coordinate workloads between in-house operations and subcontractors to meet delivery commitments.

Order Management & Monitoring

• Generate and prepare weekly open orders reports for operations meetings.
• Issue work orders and closely monitor production progress.
• Work proactively with production teams to resolve potential delays and ensure on-time delivery performance.
• Track and report outstanding work orders and ensure proper closure upon completion.

Inventory & Material Planning

• Ensure timely issuance of raw materials to support production requirements.
• Coordinate with the Purchasing team on material requirements arising from new customer orders.
• Monitor and maintain agreed inventory and safety stock levels to support operational continuity.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Liaise with internal departments and external vendors to address production planning issues and schedule changes.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning efficiency and operational effectiveness.

Additional Responsibilities

• Provide operational support and backup coverage during colleagues' extended leave periods.
• Perform ad-hoc duties and projects as assigned by management.

Requirements

• GCE "O" Level, NITEC, Higher NITEC, Professional Certificate, or equivalent qualification.
• Minimum 2-3 years of relevant experience in Production Planning, Production Control, Materials Planning, Inventory Control, or Manufacturing Operations.
• Experience in a manufacturing or precision engineering environment will be advantageous.
• Good understanding of production scheduling, inventory management, and order fulfilment processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Strong coordination, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to adjust working hours occasionally to support urgent operational requirements and critical deadlines.
• Experience communicating with regional suppliers or subcontractors will be an advantage.

We regret to inform you that only shortlisted candidates will be notified.