Executive / Senior Executive, Production Planning & Inventory Control

Makino Asia Group

The Role

Overview

Oversee production planning, material supply, inventory control, and lead digital projects.

Key Responsibilities

  • mrp execution
  • material planning
  • inventory analysis
  • engineering change
  • digital transformation
  • delivery management

Tasks

-Regular review of planning parameters to optimize inventory carriage and inventory turns for respective lines -Ensure that close follow-up with purchasing and suppliers in meeting material delivery dates thus maintaining smooth flow of materials to production. -Perform inventory analysis to maintain optimal stock level -Responsible to meet customers’ requested delivery dates within reasonable lead-time for respective product lines. -Work with Sales admin on commitment of machines shipment to fulfil customers' required delivery date -Ensure that respective product line has adequate material order quantity within stipulated lead time to fulfil production plan -Co-ordination of a successful MRP run following each plan release, focusing on respective product lines. -Plan material supply which correspondence to the production plan and agreed sales forecast -Co-ordination of engineering changes with minimum obsolescence and implementation of the engineering change to the production -Monitor and ensure all work/job orders are completed in timely manner -Ensure an adequate and smooth supply of materials to support Production Plan -Lead digital transformation projects to enhance processes and productivity improvement -Supervision of the respective team to ensure effective performance and achievement of objectives. -Month end reporting of machines completion

Requirements

  • manufacturing degree
  • sap
  • leadership
  • analytical
  • 5+ years
  • management

What You Bring

-Diploma or Degree in Manufacturing/Production Engineering or a relevant discipline -Management experience preferred -Minimum 5 years of relevant working experience -Resourceful and proactive -Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to motivate teams -Strong analytical and problem-solving skills -Strong and effective communication skills -Hands-on experience with MRP systems (SAP) and the ability to understand system processes -Excellent organizational skills

Benefits

-Annual Year End Physical Inventory

The Company

About Makino Asia Group

-Founded in Singapore in 1973, it has grown over 50 years into APAC HQ. -Operates a R&D centre focused on advanced machine tool innovation. -Builds high-precision metal-cutting tools: horizontal/vertical/5-axis mills, graphite machining and EDMs. -Expanded into metal additive manufacturing, launching an AML500 laser deposition machine. -Runs a smart factory in Singapore using automation, IIoT and solar energy to double output capacity. -Supplies strategic sectors—automotive, aerospace, medical, semiconductors—across Asia and beyond. -Manufacturing footprint spans Singapore, China, India, Malaysia with six plants serving global markets.

Sector Specialisms

Medical

Semiconductor