Planning Engineer

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare weekly schedules for fabrication and machine shop activities and ensure updates are reflected in the Factory Planning system. Attend weekly cross-functional planning and operations meetings to review schedules, resolve conflicts, and align priorities. Monitor production progress and report any deviations from planned schedules to stakeholders.
• Perform capacity and material planning for backlog and forecast orders. Work on raw material requirements for new orders and forecast orders. Check inventory levels and notify Planning Manager for ordering of materials for new projects.
• ERP & Systems Transition:
  Assist with implementation of transition from spreadsheet-based capacity and inventory planning to fully ERP based factory planning system. Schedule all planned work through Factory Planning scheduling system. Ensure part numbers and BOMs are properly created and maintained to align with ERP functionality and enable full system utility.
• Review current capacity booked for backlog orders and provide lead times to Sales and internal departments.
• Process Improvements & System Integrity:
  Monitor the status of production processes and report any deviations from schedules to stakeholders. Support CPD sales on inventory checks and advise available quantity based on backlog orders. Ensure the integrity of the database. Review and ensure the creation and maintenance of Part Numbers align with the requirements of the ERP system to enable full functionality. Assist with ongoing and future implementations and Planning process improvements.
  
  Support and monitor quality objectives and initiatives within the Planning department. Ensure timely upload of production schedules in Master Control. Ensure integrity and accuracy of planning databases, inventory records, and part master data.
• Perform any other duties reasonably assigned by the Planning Manager.
• Support and participate in external and internal audits (e.g., API, EHS).

• Degree/Diploma in Engineering, Project Management or Planning

• Experience in implementing and running MRP / ERP system scheduling function in a medium scale industry.
• 3 years of experience working in a Manufacturing environment and be familiar with manufacturing processes such as Machining, Welding and Assembly & Testing.
• Competent in ERP software, Microsoft Applications – Excel, Word, MS-Project.
• Strong knowledge of ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, or similar); experience in ERP transitions is a plus.
• Proficient in MS Excel and scheduling tools.
• Familiarity with fabrication, machining, and materials processes is preferred.

• Demonstrate strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Possess solid analytical, negotiation and problem-solving skills. Keen interest in organising / improving planning system from an elementary state.
• Meticulous, adaptive to changes and can prioritise multiple projects.
• Able to perform independently and also as part of a team.