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.