Production Planner

Job Description

Objectives of the position :

The Production Planner is required to establish the required Production Capacity according to the Customer Demands (Sales Orders / Forecasts) and subsequently work out a feasible Production Plan. He / She is then required to follow-up closely with various departments to ensure that the Production Schedule is closely adhered to and eventually lead to the fulfilment of the required delivery deadlines.

Key Responsibilities :

• Establish the production / manpower capacity for the factory and converting customer demands (sales forecast) into a feasible production plan (monthly, weekly, and daily)
• Identify, negotiate, and drive resolution of any conflict with different departments related to material availability, capacity, and order fulfilment
• Maintain SAP Production Order release schedule and coordinate with Warehouse and Material Handling Team to ensure timely provision of materials to Production
• Review MRP execution to ensure accuracy of information and reconcile supply and demand where necessary
• Prepare report on the performance of production and highlight issues and bottlenecks that may potentially impact the achievement of the production schedule and delivery deadlines
• Document planning / scheduling guidelines and processes as well as to support the analysis, development, and implementation of new planning best practices
• Work closely with Sales / CS, Purchasing and Warehouse / Logistics departments to update demand forecast and ensure on-time ordering, receipt, delivery of raw materials and finished goods shipments
• Monitor the actual production progress against the production plan and intervene where necessary to bring the schedule back on track
• Monthly reconciliation for all stock balances and rectify any inventory Skills

Qualification :

Working hours :

Mon to Fri 8 : 30am to 5 : 30pm