Production Planning Executive
Company Overview
Cragar Industries Pte Ltd, established in 1990, fabricates precision mechanical components and sub-assemblies for optical and medical instruments. Certified ISO 9001-2000 and ISO 13485, it focuses on innovation, high precision, and cost-effective manufacturing.
Job Summary
Lead planning and execution for Demand Forecasting, Production Planning, and Inventory Management, to improve production machines loading plan, service levels, and operational cost-efficiency.
Responsibilities
- Develop and execute production machine loading plans to maintain machines utilization.
- Prepare and release daily production job sheets to meet delivery timelines.
- Lead demand forecasting and apply statistical analysis to align production and production scheduling plans
- Support cross-functional teams to enhance supply chain responsiveness and reduce operational costs
- Implement and continuously improve production productivity management best practices and tools to drive efficiency.
- Liaise with supply chain team to align production schedules with shipment requirements.
- collaborate with Sales, customers solution & SCM to review forecasts and adjust production plans accordingly.
- Review and monitor daily, weekly, and monthly job sheets to ensure production targets are met and variances are addressed.
- Prepare regular reports on production performance, inventory status, and forecast accuracy for management review.
- Track and manage Finished goods (FHs) and work-in-progress (WIP) inventory levels to ensure accuracy and availability.
Required competencies and certifications
- Minimum 3 years of experience in production scheduling, planning, inventory management, or logistics. On The Jobs (OJT) will be provided.
- Proven ability to improve production scheduling, planning, inventory accuracy, turns, and service levels.
- Proficient in Excel, forecasting tools, and ERP systems such as D365BC preferred
- Willingness to pick up and improve communication skills set, and teams work.