Senior Planner

Job Responsibility:

1. Production Scheduling:

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer orders, forecasts, and

inventory levels.

• Ensure optimal utilization of production capacity and resources.

• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to address any issues or delays.

2. Inventory Management:

• Maintain accurate inventory records and ensure adequate supply of materials to

support production schedules.

• Coordinate with procurement to manage inventory levels and minimize excess or

obsolete stock.

3. Coordination and Communication:

• Collaborate with manufacturing, engineering, procurement, and logistics teams to align

production plans with business objectives.

• Communicate production schedules and any changes to relevant stakeholders.

4. Data Analysis and Reporting:

• Analyze production data to identify trends, issues, and opportunities for improvement.

• Prepare regular reports on production performance, including metrics such as on-time

delivery, production efficiency, and inventory levels.

5. Continuous Improvement:

• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production planning

processes and overall manufacturing efficiency.

• Implement best practices and standard operating procedures (SOPs) in production

planning.

6. Customer Focus:

• Ensure that production plans align with customer requirements and expectations.

• Monitor customer order fulfil

• Any other ad-hoc projects and tasks as assigned and when required.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• 2-5 years of experience in production planning, preferably in an EMS or manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in production planning software and ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle).
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Detail-oriented with a strong focus on accuracy and efficiency.
• Advanced Excel skills are crucial for data analysis, forecasting, and reporting.
• Proactive approach to problem-solving and process improvement in sourcing and procurement.
• Mandarin speaking will be an added advantage, which needs to communicate with HQ China colleagues and liaise with China market.