Material Planner

Renesas Electronics; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Job summary

Renesas Electronics in Bayan Lepas, Malaysia, seeks a Material Planner to ensure timely material availability for production. You will collaborate with Production Planning, Procurement, Warehouse, Logistics and Suppliers to maintain optimal inventory and prevent shortages.

Key responsibilities include generating purchase requisitions, coordinating with operations, tracking demand trends, scheduling deliveries, managing inventory issues and preparing performance reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.
• Proficient with SAP/ERP systems, advanced Excel, and knowledge of MRP.

Responsibilities

• Determine required materials and generate purchase requisitions.
• Ensure consistent and adequate supply of materials for production.
• Coordinate with operations, engineering, purchasing and quality to meet production goals.
• Track production volume and monitor demand patterns and purchasing trends.
• Schedule and oversee material delivery for production.
• Manage inventory issues, schedule changes and cancellations.
• Prepare performance reports.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Working under pressure

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

SAP / ERP

Microsoft Excel

MRP

Job description

The Material Planner is responsible for ensuring materials are available on time to support production. The role works closely with Production Planning, Procurement, Warehouse, Logistics, and Suppliers to maintain the right inventory levels and prevent material shortages or excess stock.

Key Responsibilities:

• Determining the required materials & generating purchase requisition.
• Ensuring the consistent and adequate supply of materials necessary for production.
• Coordinate with operations, engineering, purchasing, and quality to attain production goals.
• Tracking production volume & monitoring customer demand patterns and purchasing trends.
• Scheduling and overseeing the supply and delivery of materials and products.
• Managing inventory issues, schedule changes, and cancellations.
• Preparing performance reports.

Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or related field.

Technical Skills

• SAP / ERP system knowledge.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Knowledge of MRP (Material Requirements Planning).

Soft Skills

• Good communication and negotiation skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Strong coordination and stakeholder management skills.

Additional Information

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.

At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives.

We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement .