Planning Team Lead

Our client has been operating in Singapore for close to 40 years, supporting leading high-tech OEMs in the semiconductor and analytical industries. Originally rooted insheet-metal and mechanical manufacturing, they have since progressively moved up the value chain into complex mechatronics and system assembly.

Today, our client operates as a one-stop, vertically integrated contract manufacturing partner, delivering precision mechanical and mechatronic assemblies for semiconductor and medical equipment. Planning Team Lead (Office is in Senoko)

Job Description

Lead Demand Planning & Forecasting – Manage rolling forecasts and S&OP/S&OE planning cycles across multiple product families to align customer demand with business capacity. Manage Production Planning – Translate customer orders and forecasts into production schedules, master schedules and shop-floor priorities.

Drive Order Fulfilment – Work closely with Sales and Production Scheduling to confirm delivery commitments and provide accurate lead-time estimates.

Optimize Inventory & Material Planning – Establish suitable safety stock, inventory buffers and planning parameters to support variable demand and ensure material availability.

Monitor & Improve Planning Performance – Track forecast accuracy, identify supply and capacity risks, and continuously improve planning processes and methods.

Job Requirements

At least 5 years of demand or supply planning experience in high-mix, low-volume (HMLV), job-shop or engineer-to-order (ETO) manufacturing environments. Manufacturing Knowledge – Good understanding of machine shop operations, precision engineering and/or mechatronics assembly.

ERP & MRP Expertise – Proficient in ERP systems, with experience in Microsoft Dynamics NAV/Navision, SAP or Baan preferred, and strong material requirements planning (MRP) knowledge. Planning & Analytical Skills – Strong forecasting, capacity planning, master scheduling and problem-solving skills.

Communication & Collaboration – Confident