Planner

CPL Aromas; Klang Municipal Council; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the fragrance industry is seeking a Production Planner to manage customer orders and ensure efficient production. The role involves planning, monitoring inventory, and facilitating communication between departments to meet production goals. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a degree or diploma.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma holder required.
• Previous experience working in an ERP environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in planning, printing, and releasing production orders.
• Monitor pending orders in the manufacturing process.
• Facilitate communication between departments.

Skills

Communication

Attention to Detail

Time Management

Ability to Work Autonomously

Ability to Work Under Pressure

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

Diploma

Tools

ERP

Job description

Reports To

Customer Service Manager

Job Purpose

• Planning, printing, and releasing customer orders (with relevant documents) to the factory according to delivery date and production resource capacity.
• Providing internal order administration support between production and other departments to ensure on-time and efficient production.
• Updating and maintaining inventory data in D365 to align with actual stock in production for accurate planning.

Tasks and Responsibilities

• Assist the Production Planner in planning, printing, and releasing production orders to the factory, along with corresponding labels and instructions.
• Respond to and prioritize orders based on customer service requests.
• Review raw materials, solutions, and bases for each work order to identify shortages before release.
• Firm and print work orders for production, including ad hoc orders.
• Check for any special manufacturing instructions on work orders and issue as required.
• Adjust yield (wastage) for firmed jobs and manage stock adjustments/discrepancies reported in production.
• Book materials into the ERP upon receipt of goods.
• Monitor pending orders in the manufacturing process and follow up as needed.
• Support monthly safety stock planning and daily monitoring review reports.
• Facilitate communication and information flow between purchasing, production, QC, and customer service to ensure efficient production.

Skills and Attributes Required

• Bachelor’s degree or diploma holder
• Good communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail
• Ability to work autonomously
• Flexible and punctual
• Good time management
• Ability to work under pressure
• Previous experience working in an ERP environment