Production Planner

We are seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Production Planner to join our Supply Chain Management team. In this role, you will be responsible for end-to-end production scheduling, inventory optimization, and supply chain coordination within a dynamic manufacturing environment. If you thrive in cross-functional collaboration and have knack for operational efficiency, we want to hear from you.

JOB RESPONSIBILITY

1. Production Planning & Scheduling

o Prepare and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on customer demand, delivery deadlines, material availability, and production capacity.

o Prioritize production orders and release work orders to the Warehouse and Production teams for material preparation and manufacturing.

2. Production Monitoring & Control

o Monitor daily production output against planned targets and delivery schedules.

o Track production progress, backlogs, and delivery commitments, and implement recovery plans or schedule adjustments to minimize delays.

3. Material & Inventory Control

o Monitor raw material, component, and Work-in-Progress (WIP) inventory to ensure sufficient supply while minimizing excess stock and wastage.

o Coordinate with Procurement and Warehouse teams on material replenishment, transfers, shortages, and delayed deliveries to ensure uninterrupted production.

4. BOM & ERP/MRP Management

o Prepare, verify, and maintain accurate Production Bills of Materials (BOMs), work orders, and production planning records.

o Utilize the ERP/MRP system, such as SAP, to manage production schedules, review material requirements, and generate reports.

5. Capacity & Inter-Company Planning

o Review production capacity and coordinate production allocation across inter-company manufacturing sites, where applicable, to optimize resource utilization and meet delivery requirements.

6. Issue Resolution & Coordination

o Work with Production, Quality, Procurement, Warehouse, ACM (Sales), and other relevant departments to resolve material shortages, quality issues, and production delays.

o Monitor material delivery performance and coordinate with Procurement to address supplier-related issues affecting production.

7. Reporting & Performance Monitoring

o Prepare production reports covering planned versus actual output, outstanding orders, backlogs, material shortages, and recovery plans.

o Highlight potential delivery risks and recommend corrective actions to support timely fulfilment of customer requirements.

8. Other Duties

o Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor or management.

REQUIREMENTS

1. Diploma or Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related discipline.

2. Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a multinational company.

3. Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP would be an advantage.

4. Good organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

5. Strong coordination, problem-solving, and analytical skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.