Planner

Job Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule production activities according to customer orders, delivery requirements, production capacity, and material availability.
• Prepare and monitor daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules.
• Coordinate with Production, Sales/Customer Service, Purchasing, Warehouse, Engineering, and Quality departments to ensure smooth production operations.
• Monitor production progress and follow up with relevant departments to ensure orders are completed according to schedule.
• Identify potential production delays, material shortages, capacity constraints, or other issues and take appropriate follow-up actions.
• Review and update production plans based on changes in customer requirements, order priorities, machine capacity, manpower availability, and material supply.
• Coordinate material requirements with the Purchasing and Warehouse teams to ensure materials are available for production.
• Monitor Work-in-Progress (WIP) and ensure efficient production flow throughout different manufacturing processes.
• Plan production capacity based on manpower, machine availability, and production lead time.
• Follow up on urgent orders and coordinate with relevant departments to meet customer delivery deadlines.
• Maintain accurate production planning records, reports, and relevant documentation.
• Analyze production planning data and recommend improvements to production efficiency and delivery performance.
• Support inventory control and minimize excess or obsolete materials where applicable.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities to improve production planning and workflow efficiency.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned by the superior or management.

Job Requirements

• Diploma, Bachelor's Degree, or equivalent qualification in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, or a related field.
• At least 2–3 years of experience in production planning, material planning, or production coordination, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in sheet metal fabrication, stamping, machining, or related manufacturing industries will be an added advantage.
• Good understanding of production processes, production capacity, material planning, and inventory control.
• Familiar with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel.
• Strong planning, coordination, and problem-solving skills.
• Able to manage multiple orders and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to coordinate with different departments.
• Detail-oriented, responsible, and able to work independently.