Strategic Production Planner & Inventory Optimizer

FILPAL; Singapore; Hybrid; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

FILPAL in Singapore invites applications for a Production Planner & Inventory Controller to turn sales forecasts and orders into feasible production schedules that align with capacity, manpower, and materials. The role also covers backup warehouse/logistics responsibilities as output scales.

The candidate will coordinate with production, quality, and engineering teams, manage BOM-driven MRP, monitor inventory accuracy, and support cycle counts to minimize downtime and stock discrepancies.

Qualifications

• Diploma or degree in SCM, logistics, IE, or related field.
• Certification (APICS/CPIM/CSCP) is a plus but not mandatory.
• Hands-on experience considered even without degree.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment and manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Develop production schedules based on sales forecasts and confirmed orders, aligned with capacity, manpower, and material availability.
• Coordinate with production, quality, and engineering teams to sequence builds and minimize downtime/rework during ramp.
• Manage purchasing of production components and consumables; coordinate with suppliers on lead times and delivery timelines.
• Maintain BOM-driven material requirements planning; track open purchase orders and flag shortages/excess stock early.
• Maintain accurate inventory records across raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Conduct regular cycle counts and resolve discrepancies between system and physical stock.
• Support inventory optimization initiatives as production volumes scale.
• Serve as primary contact for product return from customer, schedule rework and coordinate with customer on post rework delivery.
• Serve as backup for warehouse inbound/outbound operations — goods receipt, put-away, picking, packing, and shipment processing.
• AOB as assigned.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Organized and proactive

Stock & inventory management

Education

Diploma/Degree in SCM, Logistics, IE, or related field

APICS/CPIM/CSCP certification

Tools

Excel

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

FILPAL in Singapore invites applications for a Production Planner & Inventory Controller to turn sales forecasts and orders into feasible production schedules that align with capacity, manpower, and materials. The role also covers backup warehouse/logistics responsibilities as output scales.

The candidate will coordinate with production, quality, and engineering teams, manage BOM-driven MRP, monitor inventory accuracy, and support cycle counts to minimize downtime and stock discrepancies.