Senior/Production Planner

KLA-Tencor (Singapore) Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A technology company in Singapore is seeking a Production Planner. The role involves planning production, ensuring on-time deliveries, and managing material availability. Candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in production planning, proficiency in ERP systems like SAP, and strong communication skills. A Bachelor's degree in Technical Engineering, Business, or Supply Chain is required. This fast-paced environment offers opportunities for those who can adapt and work under pressure.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of production planning experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Proficient in work order management and understanding Bill of Material.
• Experience with low volume high mix manufacturing is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan production including work orders and ensure on-time shipments.
• Work with purchasing and logistics for material delivery.
• Monitor material shortages and expedite for production.

Skills

Production planning

Knowledge of ERP systems

Communication skills

Team player

Education

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

Tools

SAP (PP module)

Job description

Job 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's Degree / Diploma or equivalent in Technical Engineering / Business / Supply Chain
• At least 2 years' of production planning experience in manufacturing industry
• Require knowledge in 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

Please apply with your cv, indicating current and expected salaries.