Customer Order Planner Assistant

VAT Group; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

VAT Vakuumventile AG in Malaysia is seeking a dedicated Planning and Supply Chain Assistant to support sales order processing, production scheduling, and data integrity across planning systems. You will work with planners and cross-functional teams to ensure on-time deliveries and accurate inventory data.

The role requires a Diploma with 1–2 years in planning, supply chain or business management, strong communication, and proficiency in MS Office and ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Minimum Diploma holder with 1-2 years of experience in Planning, Supply Chain and/or Business Management.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration skills; able to interact with management.
• Self-motivated team player with ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Assist in sales order processing activities, including order acknowledgement and confirmation according to established procedures.
• Perform sales order maintenance, date updates, rescheduling and order follow-up under planners' guidance.
• Support production schedule updates and coordinate information flow between planning and production teams.
• Expedite transfer order transactions to ensure timely production order releases.
• Monitor data accuracy in planning systems and databases; prepare reports on orders, schedules, inventory, and deliveries.
• Follow up with internal stakeholders to obtain information required for order fulfillment and planning.
• Escalate supply shortages or order issues to the responsible planner for resolution.
• Assist in tracking customer orders and ensuring planning information is updated promptly.
• Support inventory verification and data validation activities as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Cross-functional collaboration

Teamwork

Problem solving

Education

Diploma

Tools

MS Office

ERP systems (PSS, SAP, Dynamics)

Job description

Innovation, Efficiency and Ambition: this is what VAT has stood for over 50 years.

With this passion, VAT has grown to become the leading international developer, manufacturer and supplier of high-performance high-end vacuum valves and vacuum sealing technology, employing over 2000 people worldwide. The headquarters are located in Haag (Switzerland), the production centres in Switzerland, Malaysia, Romania and Taiwan.

Roles, Responsibilities and Job Expectations

• Assist in sales order processing activities, including order acknowledgement and confirmation according to established procedures.
• Perform sales order maintenance activities, including date updates, rescheduling, and order follow-up under the guidance of planners.
• Support production schedule updates and coordinate information flow between planning and production teams.
• Expediting transfer order transaction to ensure production order release on time.
• Monitor and maintain data accuracy within planning systems and databases.
• Prepare and update reports related to sales orders, production schedules, inventory, and delivery commitments.
• Follow up with internal stakeholders to obtain information required for order fulfillment and planning activities.
• Escalate supply shortages, planning exceptions, or order issues to the responsible planner for resolution.
• Assist in tracking customer orders and ensuring planning information is updated promptly.
• Support inventory verification and data validation activities as assigned.
• Perform routine checks and administrative tasks to support daily supply chain operations.
• A dhere to company policies, procedures, and work instructions.
• Carry out any other duties assigned by supervisors or management.

Authorities

• Data Management accountability
• Sales order management
• Production order management
• Transfer order management

Key Competencies and Skills

• Minimum Dipolma holder with 1-2 years of experience in Planning, Supply Chain and/or Business Management
• Strong communication skill & cross function collaboration, ability to communicate with cross-functional team and management level.
• Self-motivator who works effectively in team or independent work environments
• Results and customer orientated team player
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Ability to work under pressure and assertiveness
• Possess a strong working team mind-sets
• Working knowledge of MS Office and ERP systems
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills

Special Skills (such as special certifications)

• ERP Systeme (e.g. PSS, SAP, Dynamics)
• Materials Management and Operational Purchasing
• Communication with suppliers and internal stakeholder & interfaces

VAT is an equal opportunity employer. We see ourselves as a responsible and far-sighted employer that offers not only jobs, but also career and personal development opportunities through various training programs. We recognize the value of employee diversity and provide equal employment opportunity for all qualified application that contributes to innovation, improves customer orientation and employee satisfaction. One-step in this direction is to ensure that people are recognized and fairly compensated for their contributions to the company. In 2021, VAT received the Fair-ON-Pay+ certificate as an acknowledgement for our commitment in ensuring equal pay for equal work between men and women.