Planning Engineer
ExternalFull-timeOn-siteToday
AutoCADComplianceData AnalysisExcelPower BIRouting
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Responsibilities
- Review product requirements and sales orders in ERP
- Study drawings, specifications, and project documents
- Create and maintain BOMs, routings, and item masters in ERP
- Release drawings and work orders to production
- Plan and monitor production schedules (MS Project / similar tools)
- Calculate material requirements considering current inventory
- Track project progress and identify critical tasks
- Coordinate with cross-functional teams to meet delivery timelines
- Resolve drawing/specification queries with engineering teams
- Conduct kick-off meetings and periodic production review meetings
- Support production in hours booking, routing closure, and progress updates
- Monitor inventory, perform cycle counts, and track variances
- Track import consignments and coordinate with logistics
- Maintain dashboards and report KPIs (OTD, cost, inventory, etc.)
- Ensure compliance with HSEQ standards and company policies.
- Experience & Qualifications:
- 3-5 years as Production Planner in manufacturing
- Bachelor's degree in mechanical / production engineering
- Ability to read engineering drawings
- Knowledge of fabrication, machining, welding processes
- ERP systems & MS Office proficiency
- Working knowledge of AutoCAD
- Basic knowledge of ISO standards (9001/14001/45001)
- Data analysis & reporting (Excel / Power BI preferred)
- Strong communication & coordination skills
- Problem-solving mindset
- Self-driven and result-oriented
- Team player with multitasking ability
- High discipline, punctuality, and safety mindset
- Key KPIs:
- On-Time Delivery (OTD) > 90%
- Inventory / Net Working Capital control
- Cost optimization (COGS reduction)
Benefits
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Additional Information
Role Purpose: This person will be responsible to coordinate with internal teams (Sales, Production, Quality, Purchase, Stores, Logistics, Engineering, etc.) to ensure on-time delivery of customer orders through effective planning and execution. This person will report to the Planning Manager.
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