Just as cables are an essential part of the infrastructure that holds up a building or system, our client offers the behind-the-scenes support you need to solve business problems and achieve connectivity.
They produce cables and conductors for different industries and markets: mechanical and systems engineering, the automotive industry, MSR technology, electrical and installations engineering, EDC and more. They have about 39 sales companies, 17 production sites and approx. 100 national partners worldwide.
- Join a market leader within Cables
- Attractive salary and benefits
- Fantastic work culture
The Job
The Production Planner is required to establish the required Production Capacity according to the Customer Demands (Sales Orders/Forecasts) and subsequently work out a feasible Production Plan. You are then required to follow-up closely with various departments to ensure that the Production Schedule is closely adhered to, and eventually lead to the fulfilment of the required delivery deadlines.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Establish the production/manpower capacity for the factory and converting customer demands (sales forecast) into a feasible production plan (monthly, weekly, and daily)
- Identify, negotiate, and drive resolution of any conflict with different departments related to material availability, capacity, and order fulfilment
- Maintain SAP Production Order release schedule and coordinate with Warehouse and Material Handling Team to ensure timely provision of materials to Production
- Review MRP execution to ensure accuracy of information and reconcile supply and demand where necessary
- Prepare report on the performance of production and highlight issues and bottlenecks that may potentially impact the achievement of the production schedule and delivery deadlines
- Document planning/scheduling guidelines and processes as well as to support the analysis, development, and implementation of new planning best practices
- Work closely with Sales/CS, Purchasing and Warehouse/Logistics departments to update demand forecast and ensure on-time ordering, receipt, delivery of raw materials and finished goods shipments
- Monitor the actual production progress against the production plan and intervene where necessary to bring the schedule back on track
- Monthly reconciliation for all stock balances and rectify any inventory discrepancies after investigation
Ideal Candidate
Skills & Qualification:
- Professional Certificate/ Diploma/ Degree in Supply Chain Management, Engineering, or any other relevant studies
- Preferably 1-2 years of experience in demand management, supply management, manufacturing planning, supply chain planning and execution
- Basic inventory management and warehousing operations knowledge
- Computer literate (MS Outlook, Teams, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
- Experienced in SAP (esp. S/4 HANA Production Module) would be an added advantage
- Good communication skills and ability to interact with all levels
- Good work attitude and willingness to learn
Ref: RHP950B65S
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Snaphunt Pte Ltd - Designation:
Production Planner - Profession:
Logistics / Supply Chain / Transport - Industry:
Electronics