Assistant Planning Manager

Jabil Circuit; Penang; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a skilled professional to oversee daily production and optimize workflows. This role involves leading projects, assessing capacity, and driving cost reduction while ensuring production quality meets customer expectations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in logistics operations and business analytics, with the ability to implement effective strategies. Join a dynamic team where your expertise will contribute to achieving significant business goals and enhancing overall productivity in a collaborative environment.

Qualifications

• 6+ years of experience in Materials Planning, including 4 years in a management role.
• Strong knowledge of logistics operations and financial analytics.

Responsibilities

• Lead projects and ensure execution of planning strategies.
• Coordinate with departments to resolve production problems.

Skills

Logistics Operations Knowledge

Business Analytics

Change Management

Communication Skills

Financial Analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management

MBA

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for daily production, work flow and material usage optimization, ensuring production meets customer requirements.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Leading projects and ensuring execution of planning strategies.
2. Assessing capacity modules and schedules.
3. Driving down overall cost and enhancing production quality to fulfill yearly cost & quality targets.
4. Coordinating with other departments to resolve production problems.
5. Overseeing Key Performance Metrics of the Department.
6. Performing other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS
KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

1. Strong knowledge of global and regional logistics operations and industry.
2. Proficient in determining logistics requirements to enable company’s business goals and objectives, with the ability to devise and implement strategies to achieve targets.
3. Strong financial and analytical ability, with proficiency in managing business analytics to determine optimum company footprint.
4. Strong knowledge of international direct and indirect taxes as well as global customs regimes.
5. Proven track record of successful change management accomplishments, implementing and managing continuous productivity and cost reduction programs.
6. Strong and convincing communication skills.
7. Proficiency in the use of personal computers, Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, and PowerPoint), and e-mail skills required.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

1. Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or equivalent.
2. MBA preferred but not required.
3. At least 6 years of related Materials Planning experience, including 4 years in a management role.
4. Proficiency in PC skills.
5. A combination of education, experience, and/or training.