Buyer & Planner

Benchmark Electronics (M) Sdn Bhd; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Benchmark Electronics (M) Sdn Bhd in Penang seeks a Planner II to support production scheduling and material planning, ensuring on-time delivery and efficient use of manufacturing resources. You will collaborate with Production, Purchasing, Logistics and Customer Service to meet customer requirements and operational goals.

You have a Bachelor's degree or Diploma in a related field and at least 3 years of experience in production planning or materials planning in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Manufacturing, or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in production planning, supply chain, materials planning, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience working in a manufacturing environment; EMS or precision manufacturing experience is preferred.
• Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and production planning concepts.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain production schedules based on customer demand, inventory levels, and capacity availability.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to meet delivery commitments.
• Coordinate with manufacturing, purchasing, and warehouse teams to ensure material availability.
• Analyze demand, capacity, and inventory data to optimize production planning.
• Expedite critical orders and proactively resolve scheduling conflicts.
• Track production performance and identify risks that may impact delivery.
• Maintain accurate planning parameters and ERP system data.
• Prepare production planning reports and communicate status updates to stakeholders.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning efficiency and inventory management.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Inventory management

Supply chain

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree or Diploma in related field

Tools

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Planner II is responsible for support production scheduling and material planning activities to ensure on-time delivery and efficient utilization of manufacturing resources. The successful candidate will work closely with Production, Purchasing, Logistics, and Customer Service teams to achieve customer requirements and operational goals.

Key Responsibilities

Create and maintain production schedules based on customer demand, inventory levels, and capacity availability.

Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to meet delivery commitments.

Coordinate with manufacturing, purchasing, and warehouse teams to ensure material availability.

Analyze demand, capacity, and inventory data to optimize production planning.

Expedite critical orders and proactively resolve scheduling conflicts.

Track production performance and identify risks that may impact delivery.

Maintain accurate planning parameters and ERP system data.

Prepare production planning reports and communicate status updates to stakeholders.

Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning efficiency and inventory management.

Job Requirements

Bachelor's Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, Manufacturing, or related field.

Minimum 3 years of experience in production planning, supply chain, materials planning, or manufacturing operations.

Experience working in a manufacturing environment; EMS or precision manufacturing experience is preferred.

Knowledge of MRP/ERP systems and production planning concepts.

Benchmark Electronics is an established multinational electronics design and manufacturing service provider with over 20 facilities globally. We service market segments ranging from the medical, test & instrumentation, industrial control equipment, telecommunications, computing to military / aerospace. We offer our customers comprehensive and integrated design and manufacturing services from initial product design to volume production and direct order fulfillment.

Benchmark Electronics is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

At Benchmark, we celebrate differences where each team member has something to contribute. If you are a high achiever with strong qualities, a positive "can do" attitude, flexible and dynamic, and able to work under pressure, we would like to meet you. Together, let your career take off with us and be part of a world-class team!

Benchmark Electronics is an established multinational electronics design and manufacturing service provider with over 20 facilities globally. We service market segments ranging from the medical, test & instrumentation, industrial control equipment, telecommunications, computing to military / aerospace. We offer our customers comprehensive and integrated design and manufacturing services from initial product design to volume production and direct order fulfillment.

Benchmark Electronics is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

At Benchmark, we celebrate differences where each team member has something to contribute. If you are a high achiever with strong qualities, a positive "can do" attitude, flexible and dynamic, and able to work under pressure, we would like to meet you. Together, let your career take off with us and be part of a world-class team!

Benchmark Electronics is an established multinational electronics design and manufacturing service provider with over 20 facilities globally. We service market segments ranging from the medical, test & instrumentation, industrial control equipment, telecommunications, computing to military / aerospace. We offer our customers comprehensive and integrated design and manufacturing services from initial product design to volume production and direct order fulfillment.

Benchmark Electronics is an equal opportunity employer. We will not discriminate and will take affirmative action measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, color, gender, national origin, age, religion, creed, disability, veteran's status, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression.

At Benchmark, we celebrate differences where each team member has something to contribute. If you are a high achiever with strong qualities, a positive "can do" attitude, flexible and dynamic, and able to work under pressure, we would like to meet you. Together, let your career take off with us and be part of a world-class team!