Planning Section Head

Agensi Pekerjaan Minde Group Sdn Bhd; Penang; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Planning Section Head in Penang, Malaysia. The role involves leading a production planning team, developing master production schedules, and ensuring timely delivery of materials. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's degree in a relevant field and 5+ years of experience in production/material planning with leadership experience. Responsibilities include coordinating with various departments and monitoring key performance indicators to drive continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years experience in production/material planning, with 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of MRP/MPS, ERP systems, and planning tools.
• Experience in manufacturing or supply chain environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the production or material planning team.
• Develop and monitor master production schedules (MPS) and material requirement planning (MRP).
• Coordinate with procurement, production, warehouse, and sales departments.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent decision-making

Problem-solving

Team management

Strong communication skills

Coordination ability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

MRP/MPS systems

ERP systems

Planning tools

Job description

About the job 6622 - Planning Section Head

Company Overview:

Established in 1984 and headquartered in Malaysia, the group boasts over 40 years of experience in the electronics manufacturing sector. It specializes in delivering high-quality, innovative solutions to customers worldwide with global facilities also located in other 4 country.

Job Description:

• Lead and manage the production or material planning team to ensure timely delivery and optimal inventory levels.
• Develop, implement, and monitor master production schedules (MPS) and material requirement planning (MRP).
• Coordinate with procurement, production, warehouse, and sales departments to align planning with demand and capacity.
• Analyze capacity utilization, lead times, and production constraints to improve planning efficiency.
• Monitor KPIs such as on-time delivery, forecast accuracy, and inventory turnover. Drive continuous improvement initiatives in planning processes and systems.
• Prepare reports for management on planning status and potential risks or delays.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
• 5+ years experience in production/material planning, with 2+ years in a leadership role
• Strong knowledge of MRP/MPS, ERP systems, and planning tools
• Excellent analytical, decision-making, and problem-solving skills
• Strong communication and coordination abilities across departments
• Ability to manage teams and work under pressure
• Experience in manufacturing or supply chain environment preferred