Manager - Materials and Production Planning

Robert Bosch Power Tools Sdn Bhd; Bayan Lepas; Sur place; MYR 180 000 - 240 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Medical Dental Leave Entitlement e.g:

Résumé du poste

Robert Bosch Power Tools Sdn Bhd in Malaysia seeks an experienced Manager - Materials and Production Planning to lead logistics planning for defined product areas, covering customer order management, material and production planning, and execution.

You will steer the plant's end-to-end order fulfilment with cross-functional teams, suppliers and partners; manage KPIs such as inventory, lead time and service levels; and drive IT-enabled process improvements while developing the team.

Qualifications

• 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 and their business impact.
• Strong understanding of consumer-industry supply chains.
• Ability to balance customer needs with commercial considerations.

Responsabilités

• Lead logistics planning across forecasting, material and production planning.
• Optimise end-to-end order fulfilment with cross-functional teams and suppliers.
• Manage planning KPIs and report with action plans to stakeholders.
• Drive continuous improvement of planning processes and mentor associates.

Connaissances

Logistics planning

Production planning

Leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Formation

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

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

Description du poste

Manager - Materials and Production Planning

Bosch has been present in Malaysia since 1923, represented by Robert Bosch Sdn Bhd, with offices located in Selangor and Penang. In Malaysia, Bosch has diversified businesses in Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. The company has three manufacturing plants in Penang providing Car Multimedia, Power Tools and Automotive Steering systems. In 2017, Malaysia contributed sales of RM 615 million (127 million euro) and employed more than 2,800 associates.

Company Description

Bosch has been present in Malaysia since 1923, represented by Robert Bosch Sdn Bhd, with offices located in Selangor and Penang. In Malaysia, Bosch has diversified businesses in Mobility Solutions, Industrial Technology, Consumer Goods, and Energy and Building Technology. The company has three manufacturing plants in Penang providing Car Multimedia, Power Tools and Automotive Steering systems. In 2017, Malaysia contributed sales of RM 615 million (127 million euro) and employed more than 2,800 associates.

Job Summary

1. Lead logistics planning for defined product areas and planner groups, covering customer order management, material planning, production planning and execution.

2. 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.

3. 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.

4. Drive continuous improvement of planning processes and related IT systems. Develop associates through coaching, mentoring and capability building, and foster a high-performance culture.

Key Responsibilities / Job Scope

1. Ensure reliable logistics planning execution across:

• short-, medium- and long-term forecasting, including capacity planning;
• material planning, ordering and supply coordination with internal and external suppliers;
• production planning and capacity management aligned with the executing value streams;
• launch management to support on-time start of production, in collaboration with project teams and other functions; and
• holistic phase-out management to minimise excess material.
• Align with internal and external customer representatives on demand and supply, including allocations and required countermeasures.

2. Monitor relevant KPIs (e.g. inventory, service level and backlog) and planning master data (e.g. part status, MRP controller and inventory parameters). Share analyses and drive corrective actions with relevant stakeholders.

3. Lead or contribute to projects that deliver agreed targets, including:

• new product introductions at the location, including part setup, supplier onboarding and part release;
• IT and process changes that ensure business continuity and clearly defined, efficient processes; and
• other site improvement and change initiatives.

4. Lead with care by role-modelling the company culture, developing associates and ensuring compliance with internal and external requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Logistics, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or a related discipline.
• Master's degree in Business Administration or a related discipline is an advantage.

• At least five years of logistics planning experience in a manufacturing environment, with a focus on material and production planning.
• 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.
• Build effective working relationships across organisational levels.
• Analyse complex matters and recommend practical solutions.
• Balance customer needs with commercial considerations.
• Manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Communicate and collaborate effectively across cultures and hierarchies.

Perks and benefits

Medical Dental Leave Entitlement e.g: Annual Leave, Medical Leave