Analyst - Planning

Bosch Group; George Town; On-site; MYR 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player seeks a detail-oriented Material Planner to oversee raw material replenishment and production planning. This pivotal role involves managing supplier relationships, ensuring data integrity in planning systems, and driving production efficiency. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams to support new product introductions and optimize inventory levels. If you're passionate about supply chain management and thrive in a fast-paced environment, this opportunity will allow you to make a significant impact on operational success while collaborating with global suppliers.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years’ experience in material planning, production planning, or procurement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; SAP knowledge is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for raw material replenishment, maintaining supply visibility for at least 3 months.
• Develop rough production plans (RPP) for 24 months ahead.
• Support NPI projects, including new launches and ALRs.

Skills

Material Planning

Production Planning

SAP

Analytical Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Business

Supply Chain Management

Logistics

Tools

Microsoft Office

SAP

Job description

Job Description

Material Planning (Buyer) Responsibilities:

• Responsible for raw material replenishment, maintaining supply visibility for at least 3 months.
• Secure delivery confirmation from suppliers for all purchase orders (PO).
• Expedite material deliveries to support production and customer orders.
• Manage bottlenecks and allocation for materials in critical shortage.
• Ensure data integrity in SAP and add*ONE systems to enable automatic MRP planning; maintain relevant master data.
• Manage automatic replenishment of materials within warehouses via min-max settings.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and define improvement measures.
• Manage material phase-in/out due to engineering changes, product lifecycle, etc., and adjust planning accordingly.
• Handle special procurement activities such as Last Time Buy (LTB), below MOQ purchases, and risk purchases during vendor changes or modifications.
• Review supplier capacity regularly and escalate constraints to procurement.
• Manage safety stock levels to support business fluctuations.
• Control raw material inventory according to TCT targets, rescheduling orders based on forecasts.
• Manage excess and obsolete stock, analyze coverage, and optimize inventory.
• Coordinate RTV processes for logistics issues and liaise with PUQ & PQE on technical replacements.

Production Planning Responsibilities:

• Develop rough production plans (RPP) for 24 months ahead.
• Level production loading in line with BPS requirements.
• Convert, release, and schedule production orders based on leveling patterns.
• Maintain data integrity for production orders and RPP to ensure correct MRP runs.
• Align production capacity regularly with manufacturing teams.
• Monitor production output, sub-assembly progress, and customer order fulfillment.
• Drive production to meet targets and optimize SKU and sub-assembly mixes, reducing backlog.

LPV Responsibilities:

• Support NPI projects, including new launches and ALRs.
• Assist with samples and pilot runs.
• Participate actively in project meetings, collaborating with cross-functional teams.
• Support material ordering and risk management for ramp-up plans.
• Coordinate with project buyers to ensure material readiness.
• Maintain MM and release pronovia timely for automatic MRP planning.
• Manage new material packaging and lot sizes for kanban before SOP.

Supporting Role:

• Support BPS, supplier flexibility, and process/system improvements.
• Contribute to plant, manufacturing, and supply chain flexibility initiatives.
• Perform ad hoc tasks as required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related fields.
• 3-5 years’ experience in material planning, production planning, or procurement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; SAP knowledge is advantageous.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to multitask in a fast-paced environment.
• Effective communication skills, both written and verbal, with overseas suppliers (e.g., China).