Planner

Production Planner

Employment Type: Full-Time
Department: Site / Production
Work Location: Singapore
Experience: 2–5 years
Job Summary

Plan production schedules, materials, and capacity to ensure efficient operations and timely delivery.

Be Part of Our Growth

We are a young, ambitious, and rapidly expanding engineering company going through an exciting period of transformation.

We're not just growing our business — we're building our people along with it.

We're looking for people who are driven, analytical, adaptable, and hungry to learn. People who are willing to solve problems, take ownership, and work across different teams to keep production moving efficiently.

If you're someone who enjoys planning, problem-solving, and the opportunity to make a real impact, come grow with us.

About the Role

We are looking for a proactive and detail-oriented Production Planner to join our growing production team.

You will be responsible for planning production schedules, coordinating material requirements, monitoring capacity and inventory, and ensuring production activities align with customer demand and delivery timelines.

You will work closely with production, procurement, logistics, sales, and other teams to ensure resources are properly planned and production runs smoothly.

This role provides valuable exposure to production planning, material management, inventory control, ERP/MRP systems, and manufacturing operations.
Key Responsibilities

Production PlanningDevelop and manage production schedules based on customer demand and delivery requirements.
Monitor production progress and adjust schedules when required.
Coordinate with production teams to ensure planned jobs are completed on time.
Identify potential delays and bottlenecks affecting delivery.

Material Planning
Forecast and plan raw material requirements.
Coordinate with procurement to ensure materials are available when needed.
Monitor material availability and highlight potential shortages.
Minimise production delays caused by material constraints.

Capacity Management
Assess machine and manpower capacity against production requirements.
Optimise utilisation of available resources.
Identify capacity constraints and recommend adjustments.
Coordinate with production teams on resource requirements.

Inventory Control
Monitor raw material and production stock levels.
Support accurate inventory planning and records.
Identify excess, slow-moving, or insufficient stock.
Work with warehouse and procurement teams to maintain appropriate inventory levels.

Coordination
Liaise with Production, Procurement, Logistics, Sales, and other departments to align production plans.
Communicate schedule changes and operational requirements.
Follow up on issues that may affect production or delivery timelines.
Provide regular updates to relevant stakeholders.

Data Analysis & Reporting
Use ERP/MRP systems to monitor production and material planning data.
Analyse demand forecasts, lead times, capacity, and production efficiency.
Prepare planning reports and provide relevant updates to management.
Use data to identify potential issues and improve planning accuracy.

Continuous Improvement
Identify production bottlenecks and inefficiencies.
Support initiatives to improve production workflow and resource utilisation.
Recommend improvements to planning processes.
Assist in reducing downtime, delays, and unnecessary inventory.

Requirements
Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
2–5 years of relevant experience in production or material planning.
Experience in a manufacturing or production environment preferred.
Proficient in ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Good understanding of production planning and material requirements.
Strong organisational and time management skills.
Good communication and coordination abilities.
Able to manage multiple priorities and tight deadlines.
Detail-oriented and able to work with data accurately.
Proactive, responsible, and willing to take ownership.
Able to work independently and as part of a team.
Adaptable and willing to learn in a growing organisation.

Why Join Us?

You will gain broad exposure to production planning, material management, inventory, capacity planning, and manufacturing operations while working closely with different departments.

As the company continues to grow, there will be opportunities to take on greater responsibilities, strengthen your planning and analytical capabilities, and contribute to improvements across the business.

If you're someone who enjoys planning ahead, solving operational challenges, and keeping things moving, this is an opportunity to grow your career alongside a company with plenty of potential.

If you're driven, analytical, curious, and ready to grow with us, we want to hear from you.