Production Planner

Objectives and scope of the job

To ensure effective planning, scheduling, and coordination of Assembly production activities by maintaining material readiness, production continuity, work order accuracy, and on-time delivery in line with customer requirements and company targets.

Responsible for work order management, including coordination of Semi-FG/FG availability, material readiness, ECN/ECO implementation, production monitoring, WIP control, reporting, while working closely with PCBA Planning, Operations, QA, Warehouse, Logistics, and suppliers/vendors.

Responsibilities/Accountabilities/Main tasks

• Develop and issue the Daily Production Plan (DPP) based on customer demand and shipment requirements.
• Plan, prioritize, and adjust Assembly production schedules according to capacity, material availability, PCBA readiness, and line constraints.
• Create, release, monitor, and close Assembly Work Orders, ensuring accurate BOM, routing, and revision control.
• Monitor WIP and WO aging to ensure timely completion and prevent production delays.
• Coordinate with PCBA Planner, Warehouse, and suppliers/vendors to ensure Semi-FG, materials, components, and kits are available for scheduled builds.
• Manage VMI, temporary-release, and consigned materials in accordance with established procedures.
• Ensure ECN/ECO changes are accurately implemented before production and communicated to relevant personnel.
• Monitor daily production performance against the DPP and initiate recovery or priority actions when required.
• Identify and escalate material shortages, bottlenecks, line constraints, and production deviations.
• Maintain accurate production planning records, traceability, and KPI reports.
• Prepare and submit daily/weekly reports covering DPP achievement, WO aging, WIP, Semi-FG stock, and material shortages.
• Supervise and guide the Store Assistant to support material and production-planning requirements.
• Support urgent builds, recovery plans, and customer-priority changes while ensuring compliance with company procedures.

Basic Education

Diploma in Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain, or equivalent

Further Education

Training in Production Planning, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, or ERP/MRP

Experience

2–5 years’ experience in Production Planning, Production Control, or Manufacturing Operations

Language Skills

Good command of written and spoken English; able to communicate effectively across departments

Technical Knowledge and Skills

Production planning and scheduling; manufacturing flow; BOM, routing, ECN/ECO and revision control; WIP and material management; ERP/MRP system; good Excel and data analysis skills

Physical Requirements

Able to work in a production/Assembly environment; able to conduct regular shop-floor monitoring

Interpersonal Skills/ Competencies (Core&Leadership)

Core: Communication, Teamwork, Responsibility, Self-Discipline, Assertiveness, Drive for Excellence.

Leadership: Problem Solving, Decision Making, Analytical Thinking, Critical Thinking; able to coordinate and guide Store Assistant