Global Materials Planning & Optimization Manager

Dyson; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology company in Johor Bahru is seeking a Materials Planning & Optimization Manager to lead the strategic planning and execution of material supply to ensure production continuity and cost efficiency. Ideal candidates will have over 5 years of experience in supply chain management and strong leadership capabilities. This role offers competitive benefits and opportunities for continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in materials planning or supply chain management, with 1–3 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in manufacturing, automotive, or electronics industries preferred.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement materials planning strategies aligned with production and business goals.
• Ensure material supply meets production requirements with minimal stock levels while optimizing costs.
• Monitor inventory levels, turnover, and obsolescence to minimize waste and liability.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder engagement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering

Professional certifications (e.g., APICS CPIM/CSCP)

Tools

ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Kinaxis)

Excel

Data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau)

Job description

About Us

The Global Logistics, Planning & Market Supply Chain team oversees supply chain activities involved in delivering goods from manufactures to end consumers. This includes Value Chain Planning, Logistics & Fulfilment, Distribution, and Inventory management activities aimed at reaching and satisfying the customers. The primary objective of the market supply chain is to ensure that products are available to customers in the right quantity, at the right time, and in the right place, while also optimizing costs and maximizing efficiency.

About The Role

The Materials Planning & Optimization Manager leads the strategic planning and execution of material supply processes to ensure production continuity, cost efficiency, and inventory optimization. This role involves managing a team, collaborating cross-functionally, and driving continuous improvement across the supply chain.

Strategic Planning & Development

• Develop and implement materials planning strategies aligned with production and business goals.
• Contribute to the creation of best practices in materials planning and logistics (MP&L) policies and procedures.
• Forecast raw material needs based on production schedules, purchasing trends, and maintenance plans.

Operational Management

• Ensure material supply meets production requirements with minimal stock levels while optimizing costs.
• Oversee MRP systems to ensure accurate and timely data for planning and scheduling.
• Resolve issues related to over/under delivery and material shortages.

Inventory & Risk Management

• Monitor inventory levels, turnover, and obsolescence to minimize waste and liability.
• Develop contingency plans to mitigate supply chain risks and disruptions.
• Ensure integrity of Bill of Materials (BOM) and inventory accuracy.

Stakeholder Collaboration

• Collaborate with procurement, production, and logistics teams to ensure timely material availability.
• Provide feedback on supplier performance and continuous improvement initiatives.

Reporting & Continuous Improvement

• Provide regular updates and performance status to leadership team on planning activities and KPIs.
• Lead process improvement projects using Lean, Six Sigma, or similar methodologies.
• Recommend and implement system enhancements to improve planning efficiency.

About you

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• Professional certifications (e.g., APICS CPIM/CSCP) are a plus.
• 5+ years in materials planning or supply chain management, with 1–3 years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in manufacturing, automotive, or electronics industries preferred.
• Strong leadership and team management capabilities.
• Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Kinaxis, etc.).
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Effective communication and stakeholder engagement abilities.
• Advanced Excel and data visualization tools (e.g., Power BI, Tableau).

Key Competencies

• Strategic thinking and operational execution.
• Resilience and adaptability under pressure.
• Continuous improvement mindset.
• Commercial and financial acumen.

Benefits

Dyson is an equal opportunity employer. We know that great minds don’t think alike, and it takes all kinds of minds to make our technology so unique. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and employment decisions are made without regard to race, colour, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other any other dimension of diversity.