Project Planner

I. GENERAL INFORMATION

1. Job Title: Project Planner (Planning & Material Control)

2. Report to: Technology Manager (Production Department)

3. Working Location: Phu My 3 Specialized Industrial Park, Ba Ria & Vung Tau Province, Vietnam (Shuttle bus will be provided from 3 locations: Ho Chi Minh City, Bien Hoa City, and Vung Tau City)

II. SUMMARY OF THE ROLE

- The Project Planner (PMC) is responsible for the high-level planning of prospect and live project deliverables to ensure project delivery performance is optimized in consideration of business financial targets and customer satisfaction.

III. TASKS & RESPONSIBILITIES

Project Planning:

• Develop and maintain baseline schedules for key “pipeline” and active projects.

• Provide lead time feedback to project, sales based on resource availability and factory capacity.

• Maintain a consolidated project plan tracking all major deliverables.

• Collaborate with engineers and operation team to monitor progress on: Key procurement activities, engineering deliverables, manufacturing milestones.

• Identify and manage changes in project scope and timelines.

• Work with engineering and project teams to prioritize tasks and resolve bottlenecks.

• Escalate critical delays that may impact financial outcomes or customer satisfaction.

Forecasting and Capacity Planning:

• Prepare short- and long-term resource and capacity plans.

• Forecast inventory needs for key components and finished goods.

• Analyze demand from current and upcoming projects to support proactive planning.

Material & Inventory Control:

• Oversee material planning aligned with project schedules.

• Follow up the PR & PO to ensure material availability for production.

• Monitor and control inventory levels (BOM, WIP, raw materials).

• Coordinate with procurement and warehouse teams to ensure material availability.

• Carry out inventory analysis on weekly, take actions for slow-moving inventory to ensure material availability.

Reporting & Analysis

• Generate regular reports on project performance, risks, and capacity constraints.

• Provide insights to support supply development and decision-making.

• Training employees on tools and processes to ensure project continuity and completeness.

Systems & Process Management

• Maintain accurate planning data in ERP systems.

• Ensure data integrity across planning tools.

• Train team members on planning systems and processes.

Other tasks assigned by Line Manager or Higher Management levels.

IV. ABOUT THE IDEAL CANDIDATE

• Experience in Project or Supply Chain planning.

• Certificate or Diploma in Planning or Project Management seen as advantageous.

• Experience in project environment preferred.

• Experience in the following or equivalent seen as beneficial:

o ERP/MRP systems - preferably ERP D365.

o MS Project, MS Access.

• Expert level Planning and Organizing.

• Very strong communication and ability to influence key stakeholders.

• Problem solving.

• Math, statistics, and analytical thinking - Proficient.

• Supply chain fundamentals – Proficient.

V. WHAT WE OFFER?

• Recharge & Refresh: Take 16 days off each year to relax, travel, or just do you.

• Health Comes First: Premium PTI health insurance for you and your loved ones—because family matters.

• Peace of Mind from Day One: We’ve got your Social Insurance covered, even during probation.

• Earn More, Celebrate More: Enjoy a 13th-month salary and KPI bonus based on your performance.

• Stress-Free Commute: Hop on our comfy shuttle buses from HCMC, Bien Hoa, or Vung Tau straight to work.

• Daily Perks: Lunch, phone, and petrol allowances to keep your day running smoothly.

• Grow With Us: We’re new, we’re growing, and we’ve got exciting projects waiting for your talent and ideas!