Production Planner

Job Description - Production Planner

Production Planner is responsible for coordinate with key suppliers, monitor KPI’s for suppliers such as delivery precision, lead time performance and lead-time accuracy. Ensure supply by providing the forecast to the suppliers, take ownership of on time part availability.

Key Responsibilities:

• To achieve this, we would like to have dedicated resources focusing on following commodities: Fabrication, Machining & Kanban parts. Also to work on Kanban concept with the suppliers.
• Organize supplier co-planning meetings to assure capacity of supply at key suppliers in global & Local demand planning forecasts.
• Ownership of delivery precision from suppliers.
• Sign, follow up (maintain) and keep total ownership of parts to be arranged on time for production.
• Support forecast accuracy improvement activities & understanding of BOM structure.
• Monitor supplier performance KPIs and drive improvement activities to reduce lead times, improve delivery performance and support quality improvements.
• Support improvements of the supply flow to ensure we source in the right region based on country of origin and demand with zero shortage & on time delivery.
• Educate suppliers on how delivery performance is measured and how orders are handled at suppliers i.e., POs, emails, confirmations.
• Provide inputs into MOQ and order multiple optimizations from supplier.
• Should be Agile, Quick learner with Problem solving attitude.
• Able to work with CFT.

Skills & Behavioural Competencies:

• Degree in supply chain, operations, or related degree.
• 3-4 years relevant experience in the same field.
• Experience in the Fabrication, Machining, OEM & Kanban part procurement.
• Experience in end-to-end supply chain management, inventory management, and project management.
• Ability to develop supplier relationships.
• Strong analytical skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Power Point, Power BI
• Prior experience working with MRP tools a plus.
• Strong English communication skill both verbal and written. Additional language will be preferred.
• Good knowledge of understanding the production plan and accordingly schedule and PO release to vendor.
• Genuine interest in technology, people, teamwork and in achieving results.
• Attentive to details, organized and result- and solution oriented and have an ability to act and deliver in a dynamic environment.
• Good in understanding the drawings.
• Good knowledge of understanding the production plan and accordingly schedule and PO release to vendor.

Why should you apply for this position?

This role offers a dynamic opportunity to lead supplier coordination and delivery performance in fabrication, machining, and Kanban parts, while enhancing your skills in supply chain planning, MRP tools, and cross-functional collaboration. Ideal for agile professionals with strong analytical abilities, it combines global exposure, ownership of key processes, and continuous improvement initiatives in a fast-paced, supportive environment.