Your tasks
- Plan and schedule production based on customer orders, delivery requirements, and available machine capacity.
- Coordinate with Production, Sales, and Quality teams to ensure production schedules are achievable and delivery commitments are met.
- Monitor production progress and follow up on delays, material shortages, and other issues affecting delivery.
- Prepare and maintain production schedules, work orders and related planning records.
- Review material requirements and raise purchase orders for raw materials, tooling, consumables, and other production-related items.
- Source and liaise with suppliers to obtain quotations, negotiate prices, and follow up on delivery schedules.
- Monitor material availability and ensure materials are purchased in time to support production requirements.
- Follow up with suppliers on outstanding orders and expedite urgent materials when required.
- Maintain purchasing and inventory records, including purchase orders, delivery dates, and outstanding items.
- Monitor inventory levels to avoid material shortages or excessive stock.
- Coordinate with the store and production teams on material receiving and availability.
- Perform other production planning and purchasing duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum GCE O-Level, Higher Nitec or Diploma in Mechanical Engineering / Precision Engineering or equivalent.
- Preferably with a few years of relevant experience in production planning, purchasing, or manufacturing.
- Experience in a precision engineering, machining or manufacturing environment will be an advantage.
- Basic understanding of machining processes, materials, and production requirements.
- Able to read and understand engineering drawings.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.
- Experience with ERP/MRP systems will be an advantage.
- Good communication, coordination and follow-up skills.
- Meticulous, organised and able to work independently.
- Able to manage multiple tasks and work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.machining,
