We are looking for a highly motivated Production Planning Engineer with a minimum of 2 years of experience. The Production Planning Engineer is responsible for planning and coordinating material availability and production activities to ensure smooth and uninterrupted manufacturing operations. This role focuses on material planning, production scheduling, ERP-based planning processes, and coordination between purchasing, production, and logistics functions.
The position ensures that all materials and production resources are aligned with project timelines, delivery targets, and inventory optimization goals while supporting continuous improvement across planning processes.
Responsibilities:
1. Material Planning & ERP Operations
- Analyze project BOMs and create material requirements through the ERP system.
- Plan material requirements in line with production schedules and project timelines.
- Execute, review, and optimize MRP (Material Requirements Planning) results to ensure accurate forecasting and timely replenishment.
- Maintain and update planning parameters including lead times, safety stock levels, minimum order quantities, reorder points, and lot-sizing rules.
- Identify and resolve MRP exceptions such as shortages, delays, rescheduling needs, and excess inventory.
- Ensure accuracy of item master data and BOM structures for reliable planning outputs.
- Monitor incoming materials and proactively manage risks impacting production plans.
- Ensure accurate and timely ERP transactions related to material movements and planning activities.
2. Production Planning & Coordination
- Prepare and maintain production plans based on project priorities, capacity availability, and material readiness.
- Coordinate closely with production teams to ensure achievable and efficient production schedules.
- Monitor production progress and update plans according to changing priorities or constraints.
- Support workload balancing and production sequencing to improve operational efficiency.
- Identify bottlenecks and propose planning improvements to increase production performance.
- Coordinate with purchasing and suppliers to ensure on-time material delivery aligned with production plans.
- Track critical materials and expedite deliveries when necessary.
- Support supplier communication regarding delivery schedules and planning changes.
4. Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Act as a key interface between purchasing, production, warehouse, logistics, and project management teams.
- Ensure clear and timely communication regarding material availability and production risks.
- Support continuous improvement initiatives in planning and material flow processes.
5. Reporting & Documentation
- Prepare regular reports on production plan status, material availability, shortages, and planning KPIs.
- Maintain planning-related documentation and data accuracy.
- Support internal audits with accurate planning and material records.
Experience:
- Minimum 2–3 years of experience in material planning, production planning, or supply chain operations.
- Experience in project-based manufacturing, preferably automation, machinery, or robotics industries.
- Hands-on experience with ERP systems (Canias ,SAP or equivalent).
- Experience in MRP-based planning environments preferred.
Education:
A degree in Engineering (Industrial, Mechatronics, Electrical-Electronics, or related fields).
- Strong analytical and planning skills.
- Strong coordination and communication abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously.
- Good understanding of production workflows, inventory dynamics, and material flow.
- Problem-solving mindset with a proactive approach.
- High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Proficiency in ERP systems.
- Professional English communication skills (written and spoken).
Need to Relocate or Mobility:
The role may require occasional domestic travel for supplier visits, production coordination, and operational activities.