Production Planner

A leading global chemical manufacturing organisation is seeking a Production Planner to support end-to-end production operations in Taipei.

You will play a key role in ensuring efficient production scheduling, demand alignment, and inventory control while collaborating across cross-functional teams. This position offers strong career development within a supportive, people-focused environment with excellent benefits and continuous learning opportunities.

Key responsibilities:

As a Production Planner, you will coordinate and optimise production activities across departments to ensure efficient, timely, and high-quality output aligned with business and customer requirements.

• Develop and maintain production schedules to ensure alignment with customer demand and production targets
• Coordinate cross-functionally with procurement, production, and logistics to ensure smooth workflow and resource availability
• Collaborate with the sales team on demand forecasting and support effective demand planning for business growth
• Monitor production activities and adjust schedules proactively to resolve delays, issues, or disruptions
• Analyse production data and performance metrics to identify improvement opportunities and implement corrective actions
• Maintain accurate records of production activities, inventory levels, and material usage for transparency and control
• Work with quality control and participate in continuous improvement initiatives, while preparing production reports for management

Candidate profile:

You are an analytical and detail-oriented production professional with strong experience in manufacturing environments and a passion for operational excellence and continuous improvement.

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline
• Proven experience as a Production Planner or similar role within the chemical manufacturing industry
• Strong knowledge of production planning principles, inventory management, and supply chain processes
• Experience in demand forecasting and supporting end-to-end planning activities
• Proficiency in production planning systems and related software tools
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with a data-driven approach

About the company:

This is a globally recognised organisation within the chemical manufacturing sector, known for its commitment to operational excellence, employee well-being, and continuous development. The company fosters an inclusive and supportive culture where collaboration and innovation are actively encouraged.

Keywords: production scheduling, demand planning, inventory management, supply chain coordination, quality assurance, analytical skills, reporting and analysis, resource optimisation

What's next:

If you are ready to take the next step in your career and contribute to a high-performing production environment, apply now!