Planning Engineer

Purpose: The Planning Engineer enhances the planning function by combining traditional planning with advanced analytics, automation, and data visualization. The role converts raw assembly and manufacturing data into actionable insights through automated workflows, dashboards, and scenario modeling, enabling faster and more accurate decision‑making. By integrating planning processes with real‑time data and digital tools, the Planning Engineer supports smart manufacturing initiatives and strengthens overall planning efficiency and performance.

Key Area of Responsibilities

Collaborate with planners, manufacturing teams, and cross‑functional stakeholders to integrate operational data into planning workflows, maintain accurate production plans, and resolve planning bottlenecks.

Perform data analysis to identify trends, inefficiencies, and opportunities for process improvement.

Prototype analytic products and models such as Power BI to support data‑driven planning decisions.

Support the development of analytics platforms that integrate data from purchasing, planning, master scheduling, and inventory functions.

Design and develop automated reporting and workflow processes to reduce manual tracking and deliver fast, accurate insights for operations.

Build and enable automated data‑transformation pipelines and standardized reporting within analytics platforms.

Create dashboards, graphs, and planning visualizations in Power BI to support operational reviews, decision‑making, and KPI tracking.

Requirements

Degree in Engineering/Supply Chain/Logistic Management

1-3 year of experience planning or data analytics in manufacturing industry.

Excellent project Management Skills, with experience on leading and executing Analytics Product.

Proficiency in programming languages like Python, SQL is a plus .

Expertise in data visualization tools (e.g., Tableau, Power BI).

Ability to communicate complex subjects in simple terms is fundamental.

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VDL ETG Singapore is a supplier of system integrations of mechatronic (sub)systems and modules for 'Original Equipment Manufacturing' (OEM) companies. These companies are leaders in manufacturing technically sophisticated equipment. One of the key markets in which VDL ETG Singapore operates is the semiconductor industry, where it specialises in Wafer Fab Equipment.

Our value proposition as a system supplier consists of providing total lifecycle management: from (co-)design to cost analysis, repair & refurbishment, R&D support, prototyping, first runs, volume manufacturing. We can do this because we have in-house facilities for machining, high-speed milling, precision grinding, mechanical and electrical (cleanroom) assembly, testing, product certification and on-site installation.

We are a diverse, multicultural team working towards the same goal: meeting the demands of our customers and partners. Our location in Singapore makes us a strategic partner for many of our customers and allows us to offer our clients competitive services and values. The company has been evolving with its employees for more than 50 years. This enables us to meet the ever-changing world we live in. The team works together to stay relevant and ahead of change. The company also makes a difference to all stakeholders, including the local community, by giving back to society. We combine Dutch and modern Asian cultures, making the most of both worlds. Our strength lies in our diversity of people, customers and cultures.