Planner

Job Description

Liaises with sales division to determine customer requirements.
Approves materials, costs, manufacturing equipment, and the size of workforce needs to manufacture goods.
Predicts how long a project will take to complete.
Develops a production schedule detailing all tasks and when they should be completed by to meet predicted completion date.
Liaises with customers, suppliers, the human resources department, and maintenance employees to ensure all workers, materials, and machinery will be available when required.
Monitors project's progress to ensure it is following the schedule.
Troubleshoots problems that occur during production, including staff shortages and machinery malfunctions.
Organizes project paperwork, including purchase orders, and maintains records.
Monitors production and raw material costs.
Collects and assesses data about the production and team's performance.
Prepares reports about production processes for upper management and suggests ways to improve efficiency.

Job Requirement

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent education.

• Minimum 5 years of experience in the planning or logistics field, preferably within an EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services) company.

• Proven experience in using ERP systems.

• Good command of English, both written and spoken.

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines.

• High level of attention to detail, speed, and accuracy in work execution.

• Solid knowledge of Supply Chain and Distribution Management.

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Strong mathematical and analytical skills, particularly in statistics.

• Good understanding of business operations and production flow.