Strategic Production Planner — Food Manufacturing

SIMPLE FOOD SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

SIMPLE FOOD SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD. is seeking a Production Planning specialist to coordinate daily and weekly production schedules within a central kitchen and food manufacturing setting.

You will collaborate with Production, Procurement, Warehouse/Receiving and R&D to ensure timely material availability, maintain BOM accuracy and optimize resources. Candidates should hold a related Diploma and 1–3 years in planning, with strong Excel skills and GMP awareness.

Qualifications

• Diploma or relevant qualification in Food Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations Management or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience in production planning or FMCG.
• Experience planning production based on orders and material availability is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of inventory, BOM and material requirements.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel; experience with AutoCount is an advantage.
• Able to work independently and coordinate with multiple departments.
• Comfortable working in a central kitchen/food manufacturing environment and following GMP.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare daily and weekly production schedules based on orders, sales forecasts and production requirements.
• Coordinate with Production, Procurement, Warehouse/Receiving and R&D to ensure smooth production planning.
• Review production requirements and prepare BOMs and raw material requirements.
• Check raw material and packaging material availability and coordinate with Procurement for replenishment.
• Monitor inventory levels and ensure stock for upcoming production.
• Coordinate production schedules according to manpower, machine capacity and production priorities.
• Adjust production plans when orders, material availability or capacity change.
• Coordinate with departments on urgent orders, changes and shortages.
• Maintain accurate production planning records, schedules and reports.
• Assist in monitoring production efficiency, material usage and wastage.
• Support the implementation and improvement of production planning processes.

Skills

Production planning

Inventory management

BOM understanding

Coordination & communication

Attention to detail

Independent working

Adaptability

Education

Diploma or relevant qualification in Food Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

AutoCount

Job description

SIMPLE FOOD SOLUTIONS PTE. LTD. is seeking a Production Planning specialist to coordinate daily and weekly production schedules within a central kitchen and food manufacturing setting.

You will collaborate with Production, Procurement, Warehouse/Receiving and R&D to ensure timely material availability, maintain BOM accuracy and optimize resources. Candidates should hold a related Diploma and 1–3 years in planning, with strong Excel skills and GMP awareness.