Analyst - Planning

Bosch; George Town; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a proactive Material Planner to optimize supply chain and production processes. This role involves managing raw material replenishment, ensuring timely deliveries, and developing production plans to meet business demands. The ideal candidate will possess strong analytical skills and experience in material planning or procurement. Join a dynamic team that values efficiency and innovation, and contribute to the success of a leading company in the technology sector. If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and are ready to make an impact, this opportunity is for you.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in material planning or procurement.
• Strong analytical skills and multitasking ability in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage raw material replenishment and ensure supply visibility.
• Develop Rough Production Plans for 24 months and monitor production output.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams for timely SOPs and material readiness.

Skills

Material Planning

Production Planning

SAP

Microsoft Office

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Studies

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

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 purchase orders.
• Expedite material deliveries to support production and customer orders.
• Manage bottlenecks and allocations 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 relevant Purchasing/Vendor master data.
• Manage material auto-replenishment within warehouses via mini macro & min-max settings.
• Track & monitor supplier delivery performance (SSL3) & define improvement measures.
• Manage material phase-in/out resulting from engineering changes, product/material EOL, etc., and adjust planning accordingly.
• Handle special procurement activities such as Last Time Buy (LTB), below MOQ purchases, risk purchases, etc.
• 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 orders as needed.
• Manage excess & obsolete stock, analyze coverage, and optimize stock levels.
• Coordinate RTV processes for supplier logistics issues and liaise with PUQ & PQE for technical replacements.

Production Planning Responsibilities:

• Develop Rough Production Plans (RPP) for 24 months.
• Level production load according to BPS maturity requirements.
• Convert, release, and schedule production orders based on leveling patterns.
• Ensure data integrity in production/planned orders and RPP to support correct MRP runs.
• Align production capacity with manufacturing teams regularly.
• Monitor production output, sub-assembly progress, and customer order fulfillment.
• Drive production to meet targets and optimize SKU and sub-assembly mixes, reducing backlogs.

LPV Responsibilities:

• Support NPI, new launches, and ALRs as a Logistics team member.
• Assist with samples and pilot runs.
• Participate actively in project meetings and coordinate with cross-functional teams for timely SOPs.
• Update production/delivery status in meetings and drive material readiness for ramp-up plans.
• Analyze and communicate feasibility and restrictions related to ramp-up.
• Maintain MM & release pronovia timely for automatic MRP planning.
• Coordinate packaging lot sizes for new materials before SOP.

Supporting Role:

• BPS and supplier flexibility initiatives.
• Contribute to PPT/add*One system or process improvements.
• Enhance plant, manufacturing line, and supply chain flexibility.
• Perform ad hoc tasks as required.

Qualifications

Qualification & Requirement:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business Studies, Business Administration, International Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related fields.
• Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in material planning, production planning, or procurement (buyer). Experience in order management/demand planning is advantageous.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office is essential.
• SAP knowledge is a plus.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, especially with overseas suppliers (China).