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 responsiblefor 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, wewant to hear from you.

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Prepare and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on customer demand, delivery deadlines, material availability,and production capacity.
• Prioritize production orders and release work orders to the Warehouse and Production teams for material preparation and manufacturing.

Production Monitoring & Control

• Monitor daily production output against planned targets anddelivery schedules.
• Track production progress, backlogs, and delivery commitments, and implement recovery plans or schedule adjustments to minimize delays.

Material & Inventory Control

• Monitor raw material, component, and Work-in-Progress (WIP) inventory to ensure sufficient supply while minimizing excess stock and wastage.
• Coordinate with Procurement and Warehouse teams on material replenishment, transfers, shortages, and delayed deliveries to ensure uninterrupted production.

BOM & ERP/MRP Management

• Prepare, verify, and maintain accurate Production Bills of Materials (BOMs), work orders, and production planning records.
• Utilize the ERP/MRP system, such as SAP, to manage production schedules, review material requirements, and generate reports.

Capacity & Inter-Company Planning

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

Issue Resolution & Coordination

• Work with Production, Quality, Procurement, Warehouse, ACM(Sales), and other relevant departments to resolve material shortages, quality issues, and production delays.
• Monitor material delivery performance and coordinate with Procurement to address supplier-related issues affecting production.

Reporting & Performance Monitoring

• Prepare production reports covering planned versus actual output, outstanding orders, backlogs, material shortages, and recovery plans.
• Highlight potential delivery risks and recommend corrective actions to support timely fulfilment of customer requirements.

Other Duties

• Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor ormanagement.

REQUIREMENTS

• Diploma or Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in a multinational company.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications; experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP would be an advantage.
• Good organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Strong coordination, problem-solving, and analytical skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.