Biofuel Production Planner / Supply Chain Manager

TPG OIL & GAS SDN BHD; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading biofuel company in Johor Bahru seeks a Biofuel Production Planner / Supply Chain Manager to plan and coordinate production activities efficiently. This role focuses on cost control, requiring a degree in engineering and experience in production planning, especially within the chemical or biodiesel sectors. Candidates should have strong analytical skills and familiarity with the palm oil production process. The company emphasizes collaboration with various teams and looks for someone with a proactive approach to inventory management.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in production planning, preferably in the chemical or biodiesel industry.
• Experience with cost control and operational data analysis is advantageous.
• Knowledge of the palm oil production process is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Develop daily, weekly, and monthly production plans based on availability and demand.
• Optimize production schedules to minimize downtime and bottlenecks.
• Coordinate with various teams to ensure alignment of activities.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and analyze production cost variances.

Skills

Analytical skills

Numerical skills

Cost control expertise

Education

Degree in Chemical Engineering

Degree in Industrial Engineering

Degree in Manufacturing

Degree in Supply Chain or related field

Tools

SAP System

Job description

Biofuel Production Planner / Supply Chain Manager

The Production Planner is responsible for planning, scheduling and coordinating all production activities for our biodiesel plant. The role ensures efficient utilization of feedstock, equipment, labour and utilities to meet production targets safely and cost-effectively. A key responsibility includes cost control, specifically coordinating, monitoring and compiling data related to commodity usage, feedstock costs and utility consumption to support operational decision-making and budget management.

Responsibilities

• Develop daily, weekly, and monthly production plans based on feedstock availability, demand forecasts, sales orders and plant capacity
• Optimize production schedules to minimize downtime, changeovers and bottlenecks
• Coordinate with operations, maintenance, QC and logistics teams to ensure alignment of activities
• Maintain accurate inventory records in SAP System, including stock movements, reconciliation and variances
• Analyze production cost variances, identify root causes and recommend corrective actions
• Prepare monthly cost-control reports for management (e.g., cost per ton, yield variance, material cost savings)
• Assist in preparation of annual production budget and rolling forecasts, incorporating cost assumptions for materials, utilities and consumables

Requirements

• Degree in Chemical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain or related field
• 3 years of experience in production planning and cost control preferably in chemical, oleochemical, biodiesel or downstream palm oil industry
• Experience with cost control, operational data analysis or manufacturing finance is an advantage
• Strong analytical and numerical skills; experience with cost variance analysis and budgeting
• Knowledge of palm oil production process (crude oil, refining, biodiesel) is advantageous