Lead Material Planning & Supply Excellence

Kerry Malaysia; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kerry Malaysia is seeking a Material Planning Team Lead to guide and develop the site’s planning function, ensuring uninterrupted material supply and optimal inventory. The role requires strong leadership, ERP/SAP experience, and deep knowledge of MRP and supplier management.

You will drive cross-functional collaboration with Procurement, Manufacturing, and Warehousing while maintaining data integrity and leading daily reviews to mitigate supply risks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related discipline
• 3-5 years of experience in Supply Chain Planning, Material Planning, Procurement, or related Supply Chain functions
• 2-3 years of experience leading, coaching, or managing a team
• Experience using ERP systems, preferably SAP
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel
• Strong understanding of MRP, inventory management, supplier management, and material planning processes
• Strong leadership and people management skills
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and communication capabilities
• Analytical mindset with strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple activities in a fast-paced environment

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the Material Planning team to foster a high-performing, collaborative, and customer-focused culture
• Provide guidance and expertise on material planning processes, systems, and best practices
• Set clear team objectives, monitor performance, and drive accountability for operational and service delivery targets
• Ensure adequate workload management, resource planning, and capability development within the team
• Oversee material planning activities to ensure timely material availability in support of production and customer requirements
• Monitor planning alerts, including rescheduling messages, over-coverage, under-coverage, and shortage reporting, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation plans
• Review material supply constraints and communicate impacts, risks, and recovery actions effectively to business stakeholders
• Ensure accuracy and maintenance of planning master data, including material parameters, lead times, sourcing information, and planning settings
• Lead daily operational reviews covering supplier delivery performance, inbound material shortages, open purchase orders, and supplier confirmations
• Manage escalations related to material supply issues, working closely with Procurement, Manufacturing, Warehousing, and suppliers to resolve challenges

Skills

Leadership

SAP

Excel

MRP

Inventory management

Supplier management

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Kerry Malaysia is seeking a Material Planning Team Lead to guide and develop the site’s planning function, ensuring uninterrupted material supply and optimal inventory. The role requires strong leadership, ERP/SAP experience, and deep knowledge of MRP and supplier management.

You will drive cross-functional collaboration with Procurement, Manufacturing, and Warehousing while maintaining data integrity and leading daily reviews to mitigate supply risks.