Planning Officer at JMG

Job Summary

• Responsible for developing and managing the production schedule for all operations.
• Ensure that manufacturing activities are aligned with customer orders, inventory targets, and resource availability to meet delivery deadlines efficiently.
• Work cross-functionally with procurement, engineering, inventory, and operations teams to optimize production flow and maintain schedule adherence.

Responsibilities

• Develop the production schedule detailing all tasks and when they should be completed to meet the predicted completion date.
• Monitor and adjust production plans to accommodate changes in demand, supply delays, or equipment availability.
• Create a better workflow that uses company resources more effectively.
• Liaise with Material Controller to ensure timely availability of parts and raw materials to minimize downtime and escalate critical shortages.
• Follow up to ensure assigned jobs align with the plan.
• Update and amend Bill of Materials (BOMs) in the ERP system (AX) based on design changes, substitutions, or corrective actions from engineering.
• Monitor production progress to ensure timely delivery. Identify delays and adjust schedules accordingly to meet deadlines.
• Evaluate current production processes and recommend improvements.
• Generate production reports.

Requirements

• Interested candidates should possess relevant qualifications with 3 - 5 years work experience.

Competencies:

• Strong understanding of manufacturing resource planning
• Experience in production and material planning
• Strong analytical skills
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Able to work under pressure and to meet tight deadlines
• Strong reporting skills
• Highly enthusiastic with strong problem-solving skills
• Highly attentive to details
• Professional in MS. Office skills, Primavera, etc
• Strong ERP knowledge and experience.