Sr. Production Planner
Singapore Singapore
Responsibilities
Location Singapore, SG Job ID REQ-056161. Production Planning & Scheduling
- Develop daily, weekly, and monthly production plans based on sales orders, forecasts, and available resources.
- Schedule production batches according to priorities, capacity, and lead time.
- Adjust production schedules to accommodate changes in demand, equipment breakdowns, or material shortages.
- Coordinate with the production team to ensure plans are executed as scheduled.
2. Material and Resource Coordination
- Review material availability before releasing production orders.
- Coordinate with the purchasing and warehouse teams to ensure timely supply of raw materials and components.
- Monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages or overstock situations.
- Communicate material issues or delays to relevant departments.
3. Production Monitoring and Control
- Track the progress of work-in-progress (WIP) and completed goods.
- Identify bottlenecks or process delays and recommend corrective actions.
- Ensure that production output meets planned schedules and quality requirements.
- Prepare and update production performance reports.
4. ERP System and Data Management
- Input and update production data into the ERP system - SAP
- Generate reports related to production status, inventory levels, and order progress.
- Support data accuracy by maintaining proper documentation and record-keeping.
5. Communication and Coordination
- Liaise with production, quality control, maintenance, and warehouse departments to ensure alignment on production priorities.
- Communicate any changes in schedule or delivery timelines to relevant stakeholders.
- Participate in daily or weekly production meetings.
6. Continuous Improvement
- Support initiatives to improve production efficiency and reduce waste.
- Assist in analysing production data to identify trends and areas for improvement.
- Propose ideas for optimizing scheduling, material usage, and workflow.
PerkinElmer is committed to creating a diverse environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability status, age, or veteran status or any other characteristics protected by applicable law. PerkinElmer is committed to a culturally diverse workforce.
