Senior Production Planner

Leung Kai Fook Medical Co Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Leung Kai Fook Medical Co Pte Ltd is seeking a proactive Senior Production Planner to convert customer demand into practical production and material plans. You will manage scheduling, MRP and inventory while collaborating across functions to ensure material readiness and on-time delivery.

You will drive improvements in planning processes, support ERP initiatives and contribute to digitalisation efforts to streamline operations in a regulated medical manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or higher degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, or Industrial Engineering.
• 5–8 years of experience in production and material planning in a manufacturing setting.
• Hands-on production scheduling, MRP and material planning experience.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Oracle, LN) preferred.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Proficient in Excel and data analysis.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills across functions.
• Experience in regulated, automated or high-volume manufacturing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Translate customer orders and forecasts into practical production and material plans.
• Develop and maintain production schedules based on demand, capacity, material availability and lead times.
• Execute ERP/MRP planning to ensure timely material availability and production readiness.
• Plan material requirements and manage inventory to prevent shortages, excess and obsolescence.
• Monitor demand, supply, inventory and production constraints, and proactively adjust plans to minimise disruptions.
• Manage rescheduling and planning changes to support on-time delivery and changing operational priorities.
• Work with Sales, Procurement, Production, Engineering and Logistics to resolve planning issues and support on-time delivery.
• Provide clear delivery commitments and planning updates to Sales and Business Units.
• Support ECO/ECN and NPI by assessing planning impact.
• Identify and implement improvements in planning, MRP, inventory control and S&OP.
• Track KPIs like on-time delivery and inventory performance.
• Support ERP and digitalisation initiatives to improve planning efficiency and accuracy.
• Participate in planning and review meetings with data-driven insights.

Skills

Production scheduling

MRP

ERP systems

Data analysis

Excel

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Regulated manufacturing

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SAP

Oracle

LN

Job description

About the role

We are looking for a proactive and experienced Senior Production Planner to translate customer demand into effective production and material plans.

The role will manage production scheduling, MRP and inventory planning while working closely with cross-functional teams to ensure material readiness and on-time delivery. You will also play an important role in improving planning processes and supporting our ERP and digitalisation initiatives.

Key responsibilities

• Translate customer orders and forecasts into practical production and material plans.
• Develop and maintain production schedules based on demand, capacity, material availability and lead times.
• Execute ERP/MRP planning to ensure timely material availability and production readiness.
• Plan material requirements and manage inventory to prevent shortages, excess and obsolescence.
• Monitor demand, supply, inventory and production constraints, and proactively adjust plans to minimise disruptions.
• Manage rescheduling and planning changes to support on-time delivery and changing operational priorities.
• Work closely with Sales, Procurement, Production, Engineering and Logistics to resolve planning issues and support on-time delivery.
• Provide clear and timely delivery commitments and planning updates to Sales and Business Units.
• Support ECO/ECN and NPI activities by assessing production capacity, material requirements and planning impact.
• Identify and implement improvements in production planning, MRP, inventory control and S&OP processes.
• Track key planning KPIs, including on-time delivery, inventory performance and planning responsiveness.
• Support ERP, digitalisation and other initiatives to improve planning efficiency and accuracy.
• Participate in planning and review meetings, providing data-driven insights and recommendations.

About you

• Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, or related field
• 5 to 8 years of relevant experience in production and material planning within a manufacturing environment
• Hands-on experience in production scheduling, MRP and material planning
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (e.g. SAP, Oracle, LN) is preferred
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to manage complex planning situations
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and data analysis
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across functions and provide clear planning updates
• Proven ability to identify process gaps, implement improvements and drive change
• Experience in a regulated, automated or high-volume manufacturing environment is an advantage

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