Analyst - Planning

Robert Bosch Group; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a skilled Material Planner to oversee raw material replenishment and production planning. This role is crucial in ensuring supply chain efficiency and involves managing supplier relationships and optimizing inventory levels. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic environment, leveraging their analytical skills and experience in material planning. Join a collaborative team dedicated to driving operational excellence and supporting new product initiatives, where your contributions will significantly impact the company's success in the fast-evolving market.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in material planning or procurement.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to work in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

• Manage raw material replenishment and supplier delivery confirmations.
• Develop Rough Production Plans and monitor production output.
• Support NPI launches and coordinate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Material Planning

Production Planning

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

SAP Knowledge

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Studies

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Company Description

• Bosch has been present in Malaysia since 1923, represented by Robert Bosch Sdn Bhd, with offices located in Selangor and Penang. In Malaysia, Bosch has diversified businesses in Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. The company has three manufacturing plants in Penang providing Car Multimedia, Power Tools and Automotive Steering systems. In 2017, Malaysia contributed sales of RM 615 million (127 million euro) and employed more than 2,800 associates.

Job Description

Material Planning (Buyer) Responsibilities:

• Responsible for raw material replenishment. Maintain supply visibility of minimum 3 months.
• Secure delivery confirmation from suppliers for all PO.
• Expedite material deliveries to support production & customer orders.
• Bottleneck & allocation management for materials in critical shortage.
• Ensure integrity of master data & parameters in SAP & add*ONE system to enable automatic MRP planning. Drive Purchasing to maintain Purchasing/Vendor master data relevant to MRP run.
• Manage material auto replenishment within warehouses via mini macro & min-max setting.
• Track & monitor supplier delivery performance (SSL3) & define improvement measures.
• Track, monitor & manage material phase-in/out due to Engineering changes, product/material EOL, etc. Adjust planning accordingly.
• Manage special procurement activities like Last Time Buy (LTB), purchase below MOQ, risk purchase, vendor change, mold modifications.
• Review supplier capacity regularly and escalate constraints for resolution.
• Manage & track safety stock to support business fluctuations.
• Control raw materials inventory according to TCT targets and reschedule SA/PO as needed.
• Manage excess & obsolete stock, analyze coverage, and optimize stock levels.
• Coordinate RTV process for supplier logistics issues and liaise with PUQ & PQE on replacements.

Production Planning Responsibilities:

• Develop Rough Production Plan (RPP) for up to 24 months.
• Level production loading based on BPS maturity.
• Convert, release & schedule production orders aligning with levelling pattern.
• Ensure data integrity for production & RPP to facilitate correct MRP runs.
• Align production capacity with manufacturing team regularly.
• Monitor production output, sub-assembly progress & customer order fulfillment.
• Drive production to meet targets and optimize SKU/mix.

LPV Responsibilities:

• Support NPI launches & ALRs as part of logistics team.
• Assist with samples & pilot runs.
• Participate in project meetings, coordinate with cross-functional teams for timely SOP.
• Update production/delivery status in meetings and drive material readiness.
• Analyze feasibility & communicate restrictions for ramp-up plans.
• Maintain MM & release pronovia timely for MRP planning.
• Coordinate packaging lot sizes for kanban before SOP.

Supporting Role:

• BPS, supplier flexibility, contribute to system/process improvements, plant/manufacturing line flexibility, supply chain flexibility, and perform ad hoc tasks as required.

Qualifications

Qualification & Requirement:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business studies, Business Administration, International Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics or equivalent.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in material planning, production planning, or procurement (buyer). Experience in order management/demand planning is an advantage.
• Knowledge in Microsoft Office is a must.
• SAP knowledge is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and multi-tasking skills, able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written & verbal forms with overseas suppliers (China).