Shipyard Planner - (Luxury Yacht Builder) / JB, Malaysia

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and monitor detailed project schedules for vessel newbuilding, repair, conversion, or refurbishment projects.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Engineering, Production, Procurement, and subcontractors to ensure project milestones are achieved.
• Prepare and update work schedules, manpower plans, and resource allocation based on project requirements.
• Track project progress, identify schedule deviations, and recommend recovery plans to minimise delays.
• Monitor critical paths, project risks, and potential bottlenecks, ensuring timely escalation where necessary.
• Coordinate material availability, equipment readiness, and work sequencing to support efficient production.
• Produce regular progress reports, schedule updates, and performance reports for management and project stakeholders.
• Participate in project meetings and provide planning support throughout the project lifecycle.
• Maintain accurate planning documentation and ensure project records are kept up to date.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning processes, productivity, and project delivery.

Requirements

• Diploma or Degree in Engineering, Naval Architecture, Marine Engineering, Project Management, or a related discipline.
• At least 3- 5 years of planning experience within a shipyard, marine, offshore, or heavy engineering environment.
• Experience supporting vessel newbuilding, repair, conversion, or fabrication projects.
• Proficiency in project planning and scheduling software such as Primavera P6, Microsoft Project, or equivalent.
• Strong understanding of shipyard production processes, project scheduling, and resource planning.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management abilities, with the capability to coordinate across multiple departments.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Self-driven, detail-oriented, and able to work effectively in a fast-paced project environment.
• Experience in luxury yacht construction or high-value vessel projects will be an added advantage.