PR/161052 | ASSISTANT PLANNER

Company Overview

The company is a manufacturing organization focused on delivering quality products while maintaining efficient production planning, material control, and inventory management processes. This role supports the Production Planning & Control function by coordinating production schedules, material requirements, and cross-functional activities to ensure on-time delivery and operational efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist the Production Planner in the daily operations of the Production Department.

• Prepare material planning, monitor stock levels, and coordinate material purchases to support production requirements.

• Review inventory levels regularly and adjust plans based on changes in market demand and order volumes.

• Develop weekly and monthly machine loading plans and weekly shift schedules.

• Prepare, print, and issue production schedules and production orders to production sections.

• Monitor production schedules and order status to ensure orders are completed according to plan and delivery requirements.

• Review pending orders and revise production plans to accommodate urgent orders or changing priorities.

• Ensure cable transfer slips are accurately issued and submitted to the Quality Control Department for final inspection and testing.

• Compile and prepare monthly management reports, including material savings, production performance, machine breakdowns, production wastage, WIP stock take, and ISO quality objectives.

• Coordinate with Production Section Leaders regarding shift schedules and workforce planning.

• Maintain production records and reports in accordance with ISO Quality Management System (QMS) requirements.

• Liaise with Technical, Quality Assurance,

  Maintenance, and Engineering teams on product

  quality, machine performance, preventive

  maintenance, and operational issues.

• Provide product lead-time information to the Sales team to support customer quotations and order commitments.

• Coordinate with Sales and Purchasing departments on production schedules, material planning, and delivery requirements.

• Ensure production orders and ISO 9001 QMS records are properly maintained and controlled.

• Perform any other duties assigned by management as required.

Job Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.

• Experience in production planning, material planning, inventory control, or manufacturing operations is preferred.

• Strong planning, scheduling, and coordination skills.

• Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.

• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications and production planning systems.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work effectively across departments.

• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities.

• Good organizational and time management skills.

• Knowledge of ISO 9001 Quality Management

• System requirements is an advantage.

• Detail-oriented with the ability to maintain accurate records and reports.

• Self-motivated and able to work independently while contributing effectively within a team environment.