6696 - Planning Manager

Agensi Pekerjaan Minde Group Sdn Bhd; Penang; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A global contract manufacturer seeks a Supply Chain Manager to lead planning efforts in Penang, Malaysia. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring compliance, developing logistics strategies, and managing production planning. Candidates must have at least 5 years of manufacturing management experience and a relevant bachelor's degree. Proficiency in ERP and Microsoft Office is required. This role offers a chance to contribute to operational excellence and business growth.

Qualifications

• 5 years of direct manufacturing management experience.
• Proficient in ERP systems, Microsoft Word, and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Lead supply chain planning team.
• Ensure compliance with policies and guidelines.
• Develop and implement logistics procedures to improve efficiency.
• Oversee production planning and inventory management.
• Coordinate import and export activities.

Skills

ERP

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Job description

Company Overview:

A global contract manufacturer offering metal fabrication and electro-mechanical assembly for industries like medical, telecom, and semiconductor. With facilities in the U.S., Mexico, and Malaysia, it delivers certified, high-quality solutions from design to final assembly.

Job Descriptions:

• Leading supply chain planning team.
• Ensure full compliance with all company policies, procedures, and departmental guidelines in daily operations and decision-making.
• Establish clear objectives, standards, and procedures across the team to ensure alignment with business goals and operational requirement.
• Promote open and effective communication through regular staff meetings, status updates, and individual discussion.
• Develop, recommend, and implement purchasing, planning, and logistics procedures to improve efficiency, consistency, and cost effectiveness.
• Oversee the entire production planning function, including production scheduling, capacity planning, and coordination with manufacturing teams.
• Plan and control raw material requirements to ensure uninterrupted production and optimized inventory levels.
• Manage finished goods inventory to balance customer service levels with inventory holding costs.
• Supervise inventory management, warehousing activities, and storage optimization.
• Coordinate import and export activities to support timely material availability and product delivery.
• Continuously monitor and improve planning, inventory, and logistics processes to support operational excellence and business growth.

Requirements:

• Bachelors degree in relevant field.
• Minimum 5 years of direct manufacturing management experience.
• Good in ERP, Microsoft Word, and Excel.