Production Planner

Responsibilities

• Conduct daily production planning and monitor production status against schedules.
• Review material shortages and work with Buyers to expedite materials and minimize production disruptions.
• Coordinate with Manufacturing, Logistics, Procurement and Customer Service to ensure smooth execution of production plans.
• Identify and resolve issues related to material availability, capacity and customer delivery commitments.
• Review MRP data and reconcile supply and demand to maintain accurate production schedules.
• Support the review of Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) and assess material and production impacts.
• Maintain and update Bills of Materials (BOMs) and adjust production schedules where required.
• Prepare production reports and highlight key issues, risks and bottlenecks.
• Use data analysis to support planning decisions and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to improve planning effectiveness, inventory, production flow and customer delivery.
• Take ownership of assigned tasks and work collaboratively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Requirements 

• Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Fresh graduates with a positive attitude, keen interest in planning/supply chain and willingness to learn are welcome to apply.
• 2+ years of relevant experience in supply chain or production planning; semiconductor or manufacturing experience is preferred but not essential.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis and reporting.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Proactive, responsible and able to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to facilitate effective collaboration.
• Comfortable working independently while knowing when to seek guidance and escalate issues.
• Show interest in process improvement, contributing to the enhancement of planning processes.
• Knowledge of Oracle, Power BI and VBA is preferred.