Inventory Planner

MKS Instruments, Inc.; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

MKS Instruments, Inc. in Malaysia is seeking an inventory planner to optimize stock levels, forecast-demand alignment, and coordinate with suppliers for on-time deliveries.

You will lead S&OP reviews, manage replenishment, and collaborate with Sales, Finance, Quality, and Supply Chain to ensure business continuity and efficient operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or any related fields.
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in material management and supply/inventory planning role, chemical industry is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of SAP MM module and Office software esp MS Excel, experienced in IBP or any demand/supply planning tool is a plus.
• Good command of spoken and written communication skills in English and local language(s).
• Self-motivated with high sense of urgency, resourcefulness and adaptability.
• Ability to coordinate across functions and locations to ensure successful outcomes.
• Effective time management skills including sequencing of own work and resource time management.
• Strong analytical and logical thinking, decision making skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage overall inventory to optimum level by reviewing forecast vs historical demand, maintaining efficient stocking strategy and ordering policy.
• Monitor aging stocks and perform proactive actions to prevent or minimize inventory disposals.
• Liaise with manufacturers/suppliers to ensure on-time production and deliveries.
• Lead monthly S&OP reviews to align demand forecasts with supply plans and resolve supply-demand gaps.
• Manage replenishment through STO/PO execution and coordinating with suppliers to ensure on-time product availability.
• Optimize inventory levels to achieve inventory, service, and working capital targets.
• Monitor slow-moving and aging inventory and drive actions to minimize excess and obsolescence.
• Develop inventory strategies, ordering policies, and replenishment plans within budget.
• Maintain planning master data and inventory parameters to support accurate planning and execution.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams including Sales, Finance, Quality, and Supply Chain to address operational issues and ensure business continuity.
• Manage product shelf-life activities, inventory disposition, and annual stock take processes in compliance with company procedures.
• Support new product/material introductions, sourcing initiatives, and product labeling requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance inventory performance and supply chain efficiency.

Skills

Forecasting

Inventory management

SAP MM

Excel

Communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Logistics or related

Tools

IBP

Job description

You Will Make an Impact By:

• Manage overall inventory to optimum level by reviewing and analyzing forecast vs historical demand, maintaining efficient stocking strategy and ordering policy.
• Monitor aging stocks and perform proactive actions to prevent or minimize inventory disposals.
• Liaise with manufacturers/suppliers to ensure on‑time production and deliveries.
• Leading monthly S&OP reviews to align demand forecasts with supply plans and resolve supply‑demand gaps.
• Managing replenishment through STO/PO execution and coordinating with suppliers to ensure on‑time product availability.
• Optimizing inventory levels to achieve inventory, service, and working capital targets.
• Monitoring slow‑moving, non‑moving, and aging inventory while driving actions to minimize excess and obsolescence.
• Developing inventory strategies, ordering policies, and replenishment plans to ensure reliable supply within budget.
• Maintaining planning master data and inventory parameters to support accurate planning and execution.
• Collaborating with cross‑functional teams including Sales, Finance, Quality, and Supply Chain to address operational issues and ensure business continuity.
• Managing product shelf‑life activities, inventory disposition, and annual stock take processes in compliance with company procedures.
• Supporting new product/material introductions, sourcing initiatives, and product labeling requirements.
• Driving continuous improvement initiatives to enhance inventory performance and supply chain efficiency.

Skills You Bring:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Engineering or any related fields
• Minimum 2-3 years of experience in material management and supply/inventory planning role, chemical industry is preferred
• Strong knowledge of SAP MM module and Office software esp MS Excel, experienced in IBP or any demand/supply planning tool is a plus
• Good command of spoken and written communication skills in English and local language(s)
• Self-motivated with high sense of urgency, resourcefulness and adaptability
• Ability to coordinate across functions and locations to ensure successful outcomes
• Effective time management skills including sequencing of own work and resource time management
• Strong analytical and logical thinking, decision making skills
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Globally, our policy is to recruit individuals from wide and diverse backgrounds. However, certain positions require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to various export control regulations. Applicants for these positions may be limited (by, for example, their countries of citizenship, country of origin, or immigration status)where required by law or governmental contact, and/or employment made contingent upon the issuance of appropriate governmental licensing.

MKS Inc. and its affiliates and subsidiaries (“MKS”) is an affirmative action and equal opportunity employer: diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.

We win as a team and are committed to recruiting and hiring qualified applicants regardless of race, color, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy‑related conditions), religion, age, ancestry, physical or mental disability or handicap, marital status, membership in the uniformed services, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, or any other category protected by applicable law.

Hiring decisions are based on merit, qualifications and business needs.

We conduct background checks and drug screens, in accordance with applicable law and company policies.

MKS is generally only hiring candidates who reside in states where we are registered to do business.

MKS is committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.

If you need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process due to a disability, please contact us at: [e-mail].

If applying for a specific job, please include the requisition number (ex: RXXXX), the title and location of the role.

At MKS, it's all about courage, big ideas, and a serious passion for innovation.

Winning here is about exploring possibilities, taking action, and solving our customers’ toughest challenges. It's not just a job – it's what you make of it.

While you shape your role and make it unique, we invest in you with on‑the‑job and formal training, as well as educational assistance.

Curiosity is key at MKS - ask questions, own your path.

Our success comes from celebrating the unique skills, diverse perspectives, and lived experience of employees from over 100 countries.

The goal is to make sure that everyone feels that they belong.

Diversity isn't just a nice‑to‑have; making sure everyone feels included is a big deal for us.

Our group of ~10,000 employees serves semiconductor manufacturing, electronics and packaging, and specialty industrial markets.

With over 3,800 patents, our products are enabling advancements in 5G, renewable energy & storage, artificial intelligence, cloud technology, and big data.

We're the behind‑the‑scenes support for some amazing technology.

MKS Inc enables technologies that transform our world.

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