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 & Insurance

Career development

Stable environment

Job summary

SWIFT SEARCH GLOBAL PTE. LTD. is seeking a Production Planner to manage planning, scheduling and materials coordination in a precision manufacturing setting.

You will work closely with Customer Service, Production, R&D, and suppliers to ensure smooth operations and timely order fulfilment. The role requires 2–3 years of relevant experience, proficiency in Excel, and the ability to prioritise competing demands in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in production planning, scheduling, inventory control or manufacturing operations.
• Strong coordination and communication skills across multiple departments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Understanding of order fulfilment processes and production workflows.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with Customer Service, Production, R&D, Warehouse and subcontractors to ensure smooth production flow.
• Plan and schedule production activities to optimise machine capacity and manpower utilization.
• Generate and monitor weekly open orders reports and issue work orders to track progress.
• Resolve delays and ensure on-time delivery performance; monitor and close outstanding work orders.

Skills

Production planning

Inventory management

Coordination

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

GCE O Level / NITEC / Higher NITEC / Professional Certificate or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft 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.