Supply Chain Planner

K.P.P. PACKAGING PTE LTD; Singapore; On-site; SGD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

K.P.P. PACKAGING PTE LTD in Singapore is hiring for a Production Planner to oversee daily schedules and establish production plans to meet customer shipping dates. The role requires strong analytical and organizational skills, along with a diploma or degree in relevant fields.

Ideal candidates will have 2–5 years of experience in production planning and a strong understanding of manufacturing processes and ERP systems. Excellent communication skills and proficiency in Microsoft Office are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–5 years of experience in production planning, supply chain planning, or manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of production scheduling, lead times, and capacity planning.
• Experience in continuous improvement practices is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare daily schedules for product manufacture.
• Prepare production plans to meet shipping dates.
• Ensure maximum efficiency in production practices.

Skills

Production scheduling

Material planning

Inventory control

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Education

Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

ERP systems

MRP systems

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare daily schedules for product manufacture
• Prepare production plans to establish sequence and lead time of each operation to meet shipping dates according to customer orders
• Ensure production department adopts best practices and at maximum efficiency at all times
• Follow-up with related departments to expedite the flow of production and documents to meet customer expectations
• Prepare status reports for production progress and work in process
• Receive and review sales orders against current requirements and work in process using the material requirement planning report
• Communicate with production department on a daily basis to resolve issues regarding manufacturing efficiencies
• Work with production supervisors and purchasing department on material status and production planning issues
• Understand and assist to implement an internal system in the facility that ties to the front office ERP system

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or related field
• Minimum 2–5 years of experience in production planning, supply chain planning, manufacturing, or related environment
• Strong knowledge of production scheduling, material planning, inventory control, and manufacturing processes
• Experience using ERP and MRP systems for production and material planning
• Good understanding of manufacturing workflows, lead times, and production capacity planning
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication and coordination skills to work effectively with production, purchasing, sales, and warehouse teams
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
• Detail-oriented with strong follow-up and reporting capabilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within cross-functional teams
• Knowledge of continuous improvement practices and manufacturing efficiency concepts is an advantage
• Familiarity with ISO standards, lean manufacturing, or supply chain best practices will be an added advantage