Production Planner / Manager (Manufacturing / Semiconductor, North)

Job Responsibilities:

• Lead a team of planners and is responsible for reviewing demand forecasts and backlog, optimizing production output and meeting customer lead time and schedule

• Develop and maintain production plans aligned to customer demand, operational constraints, and business priorities.

• Ensure timely material availability to support production schedules and customer requirements.

• Work closely with Procurement, Suppliers, and Warehouse teams to manage lead times, shortages, and delivery risks.

• Partner with Manufacturing, Procurement, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, and Customer Operations to align planning priorities and execution readiness.

• Ensure production plans are realistic, achievable, and aligned with shop floor capacity and operational readiness.

• Manage order execution and delivery performance, ensuring accurate planning and commitment dates.

• Act as the primary planning interface for issue resolution, trade-off decisions, and change impact assessments.

• Strengthening planning processes, data quality, and system utilization to improve forecast accuracy, schedule stability, and supply reliability.

• Build a high-performing planning organization through capability development, performance management, and succession planning.

• Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.

• Proactively identify supply chain risks (capacity constraints, material shortages, delays) and drive mitigation plans.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum of a Diploma in Supply Chain or a related field.

• Possess at least 5 years of relevant experience in supply chain or production planning, preferably 5 years of experience in semiconductor/manufacturing industries.

• Exhibit strong problem-solving skills, addressing challenges effectively.

• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis and reporting.

• Knowledge of VB & Power BI tools is an added advantage.

• Show interest in process improvement, contributing to the enhancement of planning processes.

HOW TO APPLY:

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