Buyer

Aurightec; Kulim; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aurightec in Kulim, Malaysia seeks a Material Planner to plan material requirements and coordinate with suppliers to ensure production runs smoothly and on-time delivery. You will analyze demand, release PRs and POs, monitor delivery schedules, and optimize inventory levels while supporting continuous improvement of planning processes.

Requirements include 3–5 years in materials planning or supply chain in EMS/electronics, knowledge of MRP, ERP systems, strong Excel skills, and English

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, engineering, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Plan material requirements based on MRP and demand to ensure timely availability.
• Release PRs and POs per production schedule and inventory needs.
• Monitor supplier confirmations, delivery schedules, and shipment status.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels and drive optimization.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to resolve material issues and ECN implementations.

Skills

MRP

Inventory management

Procurement

Supply chain

ERP systems

Excel

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Risk management

Communication

Negotiation

Stakeholder management

Working under pressure

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management / related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Responsible for planning and managing material requirements to ensure uninterrupted production, optimize inventory levels, and achieve on-time customer delivery. Coordinate with suppliers and internal cross-functional teams to manage purchase orders, resolve material shortages, monitor supplier performance, and support continuous improvement of the supply chain to meet business and customer objectives.

Position Responsibilities

• Plan material requirements based on MRP and customer demand to ensure timely material availability for production.
• Analyze and release Purchase Requisitions (PR) and Purchase Orders (PO) according to production schedules and inventory requirements.
• Monitor supplier order confirmations, delivery schedules, and shipment status to ensure on-time delivery.
• Maintain accurate inventory levels while driving inventory optimization and improving inventory turnover.
• Develop and execute material planning strategies to support customer On-Time Delivery (OTD) and On-Time Request (OTR) performance.
• Track material shortages, coordinate recovery plans, and work closely with suppliers to minimize production disruptions.
• Escalate critical material shortages and implement appropriate mitigation plans to reduce supply risks.
• Coordinate with Production, Warehouse, Quality, Engineering, Logistics, Finance, and Customs teams to resolve material-related issues.
• Support supplier quality improvement activities by collaborating with the Quality team on supplier quality issues and corrective actions.
• Manage Engineering Change Notice (ECN) implementation to ensure material readiness and minimize excess or obsolete inventory.
• Monitor supplier performance, delivery reliability, and purchasing KPIs while driving continuous supplier improvement.
• Prepare and analyze material planning reports, inventory reports, shortage reports, and purchasing performance metrics.
• Ensure purchasing activities comply with company policies, procurement procedures, and supply chain best practices.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy, supply chain efficiency, and operational performance.

Position Qualifications and Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, Engineering, Logistics, or a related field.
• Minimum 3–5 years of experience in Material Planning, Purchasing, Production Control, or Supply Chain within the EMS, PCBA, SMT, or electronics manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP), inventory management, procurement processes, and supply chain operations.
• Experience using ERP systems (SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or equivalent) and proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
• Ability to analyze material demand, inventory trends, and purchasing data to support effective planning decisions.
• Experience managing supplier relationships, purchase orders, delivery schedules, and shortage recovery activities.
• Familiarity with Engineering Change Notice (ECN) processes, inventory control, and production planning concepts.
• Proficiency in English is required; Mandarin proficiency is preferred to effectively communicate with Mandarin-speaking suppliers and customers.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills.
• Strong analytical thinking, problem-solving ability, and risk management awareness.
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritize multiple tasks, and meet tight production deadlines.
• High level of integrity, professionalism, accountability, and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Knowledge of EMS manufacturing processes and customer-driven supply chain requirements is an added advantage.