Junior Planner

Linatex Rubber Products Sdn. Bhd; Batu Caves; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 89,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Career development

Global inclusion networks

Regional benefits

Sharebuilder scheme

Wellness support

Collaboration with global teams

Job summary

Weir is seeking a Junior Planner to manage daily production schedules for PU and rubber-lining products at the Batu Caves site. You will monitor SAP material requirements, coordinate with Procurement, and act as the operational bridge between Production and Procurement to ensure timely deliveries.

The role requires a degree or technical apprenticeship, experience in production planning, and strong communication skills; SAP experience is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field or equivalent technical apprenticeship with strong business acumen.
• Experience in production planning, preferably in automotive, metal, or rubber industries.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; SAP experience is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily production schedules for PU and rubber-lining products to meet customer quantities.
• Monitor SAP material requirements; coordinate with Procurement for material availability.
• Bridge Production and Procurement with daily plans and reschedule orders as priorities shift.
• Participate in daily meetings to align plans with business needs and handle changes promptly.
• Maintain high delivery performance with minimal overdue orders and strong service levels.
• Role is onsite at Batu Caves with no travel.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer focus

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent technical apprenticeship

Tools

SAP

Job description

Junior Planner

Location - Batu Caves Work Arrangement - Onsite

What we do at Weir

We are a global leader in mining technology for a sustainable future. We help our customers extract the resources the world needs more efficiently and more sustainably. Our planet’s future depends on the transition to renewable energy, and that transition can only happen with the metals and minerals our customers deliver. So, we work side by side with mines across the globe to move less rock, use less energy, use water wisely, and create less waste. Together, we drive the shift to smart, efficient, and more sustainable mining.

Make your impact

You’ll play a key role in solving real-world challenges. You’ll apply your skills to deliver results that matter whether that’s through engineering, planning or customer support. You’ll work with purpose, learn every day and help shape a more sustainable future.

What you’ll do

• Manage daily production schedules and planning activities for Polyurethane (PU) and rubber-lining products, ensuring timely supply to customers at specified quantities.
• Monitor SAP-generated material requirements, review and clear planning exceptions, and coordinate with Procurement to ensure material availability aligns with production needs.
• Act as the operational bridge between Production and Procurement by communicating daily plans, rescheduling orders based on priorities, and supporting urgent customer requests through schedule adjustments.
• Participate actively in daily operational and war-room meetings to align production plans with business needs and respond promptly to changing situations.
• Success in this role means maintaining high delivery performance with minimal overdue orders, contributing to high service level standards and operational efficiency.
• This role is fully onsite at Batu Caves with no travel requirements.
• Demonstrate 100% commitment to our zero harm behaviors in support of our drive towards developing a world-class safety culture.

What you’ll bring

• Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field or equivalent technical apprenticeship with strong business acumen.
• Experience in production planning, preferably in automotive, metal, or rubber industries.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); SAP experience is an advantage.
• Strong communication skills with a customer-focused approach and ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Nice-to-haves

• Exposure to supply chain or materials planning concepts.
• Fast learner with agility to adapt to changing priorities and operational demands.
• Experience in managing planning exceptions and coordinating cross-functional teams.
• Information technology savvy with a willingness to learn new systems and tools.

Why join Weir?

We live our values we think safety first, do the right thing, respect each other, aim high, and delight our customers. We encourage our people to lead by example and celebrate our successes. We’re passionate about our purpose to help deliver the natural resources that are essential to create a better future for the world. We do this by combining our deep customer insights, world-class engineering, materials science expertise, and intelligent automation to deliver innovative end-to-end solutions incorporating our signature technologies. We believe your voice matters and your ideas make a difference. We’re working hard to nurture a diverse culture where our people feel like they belong and can do the best work of our lives. You can help shape our unique culture through our inclusion networks and safety initiatives.

Benefits

• Competitive pay
• Career development and learning support
• Access to global inclusion networks
• Regional and team-specific benefits
• Sharebuilder scheme
• Wellness support for you and your family
• Collaboration with global teams

We are Weir. And the growing world depends on us. It depends on us constantly reinventing. Quickly adapting. Continually finding better, faster, more sustainable ways to access the resources it needs to thrive. And it depends on each and every one of us doing the best work of our lives. It’s a big challenge – but it’s exciting. And it’s one we can’t wait to be part of. Thank you for your interest in joining us.