Edward Sim
Summary
Dynamic Production Planner with success in supporting production operations and supply chain management. Highly adept and detail-oriented in developing production schedules, promoting operational efficiency, managing inventory and coordinating logistics. Proven history of managing complex production schedules aligned with sales forecasting and customer order deadlines. Expert in maintaining meticulous records to identify aspects needing improvement and develop solutions.
Skillful and experienced and highly reliable Senior Production Planner with more than 26 years of planning and production experience. Able to handle high work volume under pressure to meet tight deadlines and customers' orders. Coordinates effectively with Production teams to meet targets. Follows up very closely with Planning teams in HQ (USA) in meeting schedules and ensure shipments are out expeditiously. The work also involves planning and scheduling in bespoke excel spreadsheets and also work on internal reporting.
Deputized the Production Planning Manager during planned absences, coordinates production outputs and meeting output demands and attending Management meetings to present daily and weekly reports.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Production Planner
Analog Devices Incorporated
08.2011 - Current
- Created new production processes by analyzing current workflow and coordinating customer orders based on material availability and production capacity.
- Planned and established production schedules and optimized control levels for diversified manufacturing operations.
- Directed materials planning and allocation and team performance to support company initiatives and goals.
- Developed production schedules according to deadlines for existing orders and sales forecasting.
- Managed packages and lines under my responsibilities
- Coordinates with Production team to ensure parts can be delivered to customers on time to meet customers schedule dates
- Works closely with Product Engineers/Test Engineers/QA department to follow up for test issues.
- Communicates effectively with colleagues, both oral and written forms including keeping subordinates, associates, superiors and other teams adequately informed of schedule targets and outcomes
- Establishes time frames and prioritize output to meet job requirements
- Costs management. Awareness of cost factors related to job and effectiveness in minimizing associated costs
- Manages people well. Ability to delegate and follow up effectively with my Expeditor.
- Established smooth, operational relationships with associates and supervisors.
- Involved to select, train and motivate subordinates to next level of planning in iTest.
- Works independently on overall planning and scheduling.
- Work on weekly JDA project for ADI SG plant, to compile and evaluate company capacity resources against customers and product demands. This report highlights the top three constraints of product demands versus resources availability. Presenting results at the weekly meeting with ADI's Central planning group for Management to decide on machinery (tester, handler and WIP) allocation.
Production Planner
Linear Technology Pte Ltd
08.1995 - 08.2011
- Planned and established production schedules and optimized control levels for diversified manufacturing operations.
- Developed production schedules according to deadlines for existing orders and sales forecasting.
- Directed materials planning and team performance to support company initiatives and goals.
- Worked directly with production personnel to resolve production scheduling issues and conflicts.
- Coordinates with Production team to ensure parts can be delivered to customers on time and to meet customers schedule dates
- Communicates effectively with colleagues, both oral and written forms including keeping subordinates, associates, superiors and other teams adequately informed of schedule targets and outcomes
- Establishes time frames and prioritize output to meet job requirements
Education
Arts
G.C.E.'O'
Singapore12.1976
Skills
- Scheduling and planning
- Supervisory
- Team collaborations
- Scheduling
- Planning and Coordination
- Dependable and Responsible
- Multitasking Abilities
- Adept in Microsoft Excel
- Product Management
- Attention to Detail
- Analytical mind
- Fast worker
- Good Communication
Certification
- Diploma in Production Management (National Productivity Board)
- Manufacturing Management Coordinator (The Sanno Institute of Management, Japan)
- The Advanced Coordination Course (The Sanno Institute of Management, Japan)
- National Certificate in Supervision (National Productivity Board)
- Certificate in Skillsfuture for Digital Workplace (NTUC Learning Hub) ADI Code of Business Conduct and Ethics
- Attended ADI course - Building Great Teams
- Attended ADI course - Excellence at ADI
- ICDL Certificate in Spreadsheets (Microsoft Excel O365) (by International Computer Drivers License)
- National Registry of Coaches (Sport Singapore)
- Certified First Aider + CPR + AED, Emergencies First Aid & Rescue Pte Ltd - Valid
Timeline
Senior Production Planner
Analog Devices Incorporated
08.2011 - Current
Production Planner
Linear Technology Pte Ltd
08.1995 - 08.2011
Arts
G.C.E.'O'