Material Planner

FERROTEC MANUFACTURING MALAYSIA SDN. BHD.; Kedah; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Insurance

Dental / Optical / Health Check

Meals provided

Job summary

FERROTEC MANUFACTURING MALAYSIA SDN. BHD. is seeking a Material Planner to coordinate supply of raw materials, components, and supplies for production while optimizing inventory levels.

You will forecast material requirements using MRP, work with suppliers to ensure on-time delivery, support production schedules, and drive continuous improvement through lean practices. Strong data analysis and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain, logistics, business, engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years of material planning, procurement, or supply chain experience in manufacturing.
• Proficiency in MRP/ERP systems (SAP, Oracle) and Excel for data analysis.
• Strong data analysis, forecasting, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with suppliers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate supply of raw materials, components, and supplies.
• Maintain optimal inventory levels and timely replenishment.
• Use MRP systems to forecast material requirements.
• Collaborate with suppliers to ensure timely delivery and negotiate lead times.
• Support production schedules and adjust plans as needed.
• Work with procurement to manage material costs and terms.
• Analyze material usage and report shortages or overstock.
• Implement lean practices to reduce waste and improve material flow.
• Track inventory accuracy and minimize stock discrepancies.

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business, engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Excel

Job description

The Material Planner is responsible for coordinating the supply of raw materials, components, and supplies needed for production while optimizing inventory levels. The role ensures that material availability aligns with production schedules, minimizing delays and avoiding overstock or shortages.

Key Responsibilities:

Inventory Management: Monitor and maintain optimal inventory levels of materials, ensuring timely replenishment to meet production demands.

Material Requirements Planning (MRP): Use MRP systems to forecast material requirements based on production plans, sales forecasts, and customer orders.

Supplier Coordination: Collaborate with suppliers to ensure the timely delivery of materials, negotiate lead times, and track the status of orders.

Production Support: Ensure materials are available to meet production schedules and adjust plans to handle changes in demand or supply chain disruptions.

Procurement Collaboration: Work closely with the procurement team to manage material costs, negotiate contracts, and ensure the best pricing and terms from suppliers.

Inventory Control: Work with inventory control teams to manage stock levels, reduce excess inventory, and implement effective inventory turnover strategies.

Data Analysis: Analyze material usage, forecast trends, and provide regular reports on material availability, shortages, and overstock conditions.

Risk Management: Identify and mitigate risks in the supply chain by addressing potential delays, quality issues, and supplier reliability concerns.

Continuous Improvement: Implement lean practices to reduce waste, optimize inventory processes, and improve material flow.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, logistics, business, engineering, or a related field.

3-5 years of experience in material planning, procurement, or supply chain management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Proficiency in MRP/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle), inventory management software, and Excel for data analysis.

Strong ability to analyze data, forecast material needs, and solve complex problems.

Effective verbal and written communication skills to work with suppliers, production teams, and internal stakeholders.

Ability to multitask, prioritize, and manage time effectively to meet production deadlines.

Meticulous in tracking inventory levels, ensuring accuracy in orders, and avoiding stock discrepancies.

Perks and benefits Group Insurance Yearly Dental / Optical / Yearly Health Check Meal provided

Ferrotec is a diversified technology company with a worldwide presence in a broad array of end products, manufacturing systems, and industries. We provide our customers with advanced material, component, system, and manufacturing solutions that make their products work better, more precisely, and more reliably. Founded on a technology core of Ferrofluid magnetic liquid and Ferrofluidic® sealing products, our company and our product portfolio have grown to meet the evolving needs of our customers.

Our Offices in Malaysia :

Ferrotec Silicon Materials (Malaysia) at Pasir Gudang, JB

Ferrotec Manufacturing Malaysia at Penang