Production Planner

Job Responsibilities

Review and advise if production is able to meet customer required date for new loading.
Work with Production team to ensure that Production is executing to plan.
Adjust production planning for any Pull In or Push out by project team or production unable to meet schedules.
Review and update plan to production accordingly.
Be the window for Production and Project.
Having effective communication with Production and Project to ensure we fully understand customers need and expectation.
Review material readiness one week in advance before production kick off
Work together with expeditor to drive production output as per planning.
Devise contingency plan in case of any behind schedule scenario before updating Project.
Update Project in advance officially for any possibility of delay with supporting reason.
To centralize information and data via maintaining a planning master list which ownership is under Master Scheduler.
Generate weekly GRN Report according to customers

Requirements

Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing, Engineering or a related field.
2–3 years of experience in production planning or a similar role in a manufacturing environment.
Experience in coordinating with Production, Project, and Expediting teams to ensure production schedules are met.
Good understanding of production planning, scheduling, material readiness, and delivery timelines.
Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with ERP systems; experience with Epicor would be an advantage.
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organisational skills, with the ability to manage changing priorities and resolve scheduling issues.
Good communication and coordination skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
Proactive and detail-oriented, with the ability to identify potential delays and follow up on corrective actions.
Able to work independently and manage multiple projects and schedules in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.