3PL Production Planner

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Singapore, SGP
In-Office
Senior level
Automotive • Hardware • Other • Energy • Industrial
The Role
Manages end-to-end supply chain, materials, procurement, production, inventory, capacity, and distribution planning. Develops plans based on demand and capacity, optimizes material flow and production schedules, monitors supply chain metrics, performs constraint and what-if analyses, and supports planning-system improvements. Leads supply chain projects, promotes best practices, trains stakeholders, and partners cross-functionally to improve service, inventory, capacity utilization, and operational efficiency.
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Job Description:


  • Manages end-to-end supply chain planning and product flow to meet customer and business requirements.
  • Manage materials planning and purchasing, manufacturing planning, inventory and capacity management, and supply chain optimization across manufacturing and distribution locations.
  • Analyses supply chain performance and develops solutions to improve customer service, inventory investment, capacity utilization and operational efficiency.
  • Supports the implementation of planning tools and IT solutions.
  • Partners with business unit to identify opportunities, influence supply chain strategy and deliver measurable business results.
  • Leads planning projects, promotes supply chain best practices, and provides training and guidance in planning and optimization techniques.

Key Responsibilities
  • Develop and execute procurement and manufacturing plans based on customer demand, forecasts and capacity requirements.
  • Monitor and optimize material flow, inventory buffers, replenishment parameters and production schedules.
  • Analyse short- and mid-term capacity, equipment loading and resource requirements.
  • Monitor and report key supply chain metrics including customer service, inventory, cycle time, forecast accuracy and schedule attainment.
  • Lead supply chain analysis, including inventory/buffer management, material flow, capacity planning, distribution and information flow.
  • Conduct what-if analysis and develop short- and long-term solutions to address supply chain constraints and service issues.
  • Identify and support IT and planning system requirements and improvements.
  • Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications & Experience
  • Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Production/Operations Management, Materials Management, Engineering or a related discipline preferred.
  • 5–9 years of relevant supply chain, materials or production planning experience.
  • APICS certification required or to be completed within an agreed timeframe.
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and resolve complex planning and supply chain issues.
  • Advanced knowledge of supply chain management concepts, planning and optimization.
  • Strong communication, planning, coordination and project leadership skills.
  • Ability to work effectively across functions and influence stakeholders at different levels.
  • Fluent in spoken and written English and Chinese.
  • The official job title will be ACOE Subcon Production planner

Work Location: Woodlands, Singapore
Worker type: Permanent

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Skills Required

  • Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Production or Operations Management, Materials Management, Engineering, or a related discipline
  • 5–9 years of relevant supply chain, materials, or production planning experience
  • APICS certification, or completion within an agreed timeframe
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, including interpreting data and resolving complex planning issues
  • Advanced knowledge of supply chain management concepts, planning, and optimization
  • Strong communication, planning, coordination, and project leadership skills
  • Ability to work effectively across functions and influence stakeholders at different levels
  • Fluency in spoken and written English and Chinese
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Year Founded: 1902

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