Head of Materials & Production Planning

Bosch Group; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Bosch Group Malaysia is seeking a Manager - Materials and Production Planner to lead logistics planning for defined product areas, aligning material and production planning with demand and capacity.

The role focuses on steering end-to-end order fulfilment, collaborating with cross-functional teams, suppliers and partners to optimise inventory, lead times and on-time delivery. You will develop associates and drive process improvements in planning IT systems and operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related discipline.
• Master's degree is an advantage.
• At least five years of logistics planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
• At least three years of leadership experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment is preferred.
• Detailed knowledge of logistics planning processes, key levers and their business impact.
• Sound understanding of consumer-industry supply chains.
• Planning: Structure and prioritise tasks while maintaining an end-to-end perspective.
• Collaboration: Strengthen teamwork, build networks and enable self-organised work.
• Problem solving: Identify and analyse issues in situations, processes and structures, and develop logical, effective solutions.
• Balance customer needs with commercial considerations.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively across cultures and hierarchies.
• Only Malaysian citizens are eligible to apply for this position.

Responsibilities

• Lead logistics planning for defined product areas and planner groups, covering customer order management, material planning, production planning and execution.
• Steer and optimise the plant's end-to-end order fulfilment process in close collaboration with cross-functional plant teams, Bosch-wide stakeholders, suppliers and external partners.
• Manage planning-related KPIs, including customer order fulfilment, inventory and lead time; provide transparent reporting and drive action plans with relevant stakeholders and plant management.
• Drive continuous improvement of planning processes and related IT systems. Develop associates through coaching, mentoring and capability building, and foster a high-performance culture.
• Any other job duties as assigned by the supervisor.

Skills

Logistics planning

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related

Master's degree in Business Administration or related (advantage)

Job description

Bosch Group Malaysia is seeking a Manager - Materials and Production Planner to lead logistics planning for defined product areas, aligning material and production planning with demand and capacity.

The role focuses on steering end-to-end order fulfilment, collaborating with cross-functional teams, suppliers and partners to optimise inventory, lead times and on-time delivery. You will develop associates and drive process improvements in planning IT systems and operations.