Demand Planning Manager

Goodhope Asia Holdings Ltd; Pasir Gudang; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing firm in Malaysia is seeking an experienced professional to take charge of production planning. Responsibilities include optimizing manufacturing schedules, overseeing Material Requirements Planning (MRP), and maintaining inventory levels. The ideal candidate should hold a degree in Supply Chain Management or Operations Management and have over 7 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of experience in production or supply chain planning in a manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with teams to optimize manufacturing schedules.
• Support the creation and maintenance of a 45-day rolling production plan.
• Monitor and analyze key planning KPIs including schedule adherence.

Skills

Supply Chain Management

Operations Management

Production Planning

Education

Degree in Supply Chain Management or Operations Management

Job description

Key Responsibilities:

• Collaborate with the production planner and production team to optimize manufacturing schedules, minimize downtime, and ensure on-time delivery.
• Track actual production performance against plans and implement corrective measures when necessary.
• Support the creation and maintenance of a 45-day rolling production plan, highlighting potential challenges and proposing solutions.
• Oversee Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to guarantee timely availability of raw materials, components, and packaging aligned with production needs.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels to prevent both stock shortages and excess inventory.
• Partner with the production planner, sales, and customer service teams to convert demand forecasts into executable production plans.
• Identify capacity constraints and recommend solutions, such as resource reallocation or outsourcing options.
• Monitor and analyze key planning KPIs including schedule adherence, forecast accuracy, inventory turnover, and capacity utilization.
• Prepare and distribute weekly and monthly dashboards and reports for leadership and operational review.
• Serve as a key link between sales, production, procurement, and logistics to ensure alignment on all planning activities.

Qualification:

• Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations management for Business Administration.
• 7+ years of experience in production or supply chain planning in a manufacturing environment.