Material Planner

MY62 NXP Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NXP Semiconductors Malaysia is seeking a supply chain professional to coordinate material planning and forecasting activities. You will upload MRP forecasts, manage BOM issues, and liaise with buyers, suppliers and quality teams to prevent shortages.

The role requires strong ERP experience (SAP/MRP), Excel and Power BI skills, and a degree in business or SCM. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply, with opportunities to grow in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Degree in business or supply chain management or related fields.
• Experience 1–2 years in material planning or production planning is an advantage.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.

Responsibilities

• Upload MRP forecast in SAP weekly.
• Communicate BOM, package kit, allocation, distribution errors to PPF/PE for corrections.
• Build strong relationships with assembly planners, buyers and suppliers.
• Liaise with buyer & Quality team on material quality issues and prevent shortages.
• Manage SMI inventory; set min/max in SAP.
• Ensure supplier participation in VCP and SAP planning.
• Review non-moving stock and adjust material orders as needed.
• Update urgent folders to inform CRA/QA and warehouse of shipment urgency.
• Prepare quarterly aged inventory scrap reserve and propose scrapped materials.

Skills

ERP experience

Excel

Power BI

Education

Bachelors in business or SCM

Tools

SAP

MRP

Job description

Job Responsibilities

Upload MRP forecast number in SAP weekly Once the reasonably accurate forecast rolls in from JDA/MRP or VCP ensure suppliers are prepared to meet requirements. Communicate all BOM, Package kit, Allocation, Distribution errors and other data integrity issues to PPF/PE team for corrections. Builds strong relationships with assembly planners, buyers and suppliers. Liaise with the buyer & Quality team on any material quality issue, rectify and prevent supply shortage Manages SMI inventory, set min /max, fixed min/max windows (in SAP). Make sure supplier is involved and participating in VCP program and ensure that suppliers commit plans in SAP. Manage inventory management of non-moving, slow moving stock. Review demand changes especially quarterly forecast and do sanity material order quantity adjustment for instant push out orders if foresee inventory is rising due to demand fluctuation. Feedback to PPF if can pull in/batch build the near future demand to deplete the expired material. Ensure piece parts on time delivery and create urgent shipment webtool if needed. Review (on need basis) on demand stability due to yield/speed distribution issues, suppliers’ capacity & capability, inventory situation and other arising issues. Update urgent folder to ensure CRA/QA and warehouse are aware of the urgency of the shipment, where shipments are transacted, cleared and released on time for production support. Prepare quarterly aged inventory scrap reserve and propose aged material to be scrapped.

Qualifications

Degree in business or supply chain management or related fields. Experience 1 to 2 years of experience in material planning or production planning is an advantage. Fresh graduate is encouraged to apply.

Competencies

Require good working knowledge of materials or product flow and control techniques. Good interpersonal, communication and presentation skills to manage relationships with cross function team and all level of people from peers, colleagues and Senior Management. Able to work independently, self-motivated and guide peers to achieve departmental goals. Possess analytical, problem-solving skills and independent decision-making ability Problem-solving mindset with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines. ERP experience (Familiar with SAP or MRP system setup will be an advantage). Strong excel and PowerBi experience and skills required.

Company Information

More information about NXP in Malaysia... #LI-633a NXP Semiconductors N.V. (NASDAQ: NXPI) enables a smarter, safer, and more sustainable world through innovation. As the world leader in secure connectivity solutions for embedded applications, NXP is pushing boundaries in the automotive, industrial & IoT, mobile, and communication infrastructure markets. For more information, visit www.nxp.com Bright Minds. Bright Futures. We believe that a key component to growing our business is to develop our people. To enable you to grow your career at NXP, we offer online and offline learning opportunities to help you develop some of your core and professional skills. Commitment At NXP. We recognize NXP is a powerful change agent as we continue to deliver innovative solutions that advance a more sustainable future. We remain steadfast in our commitment to sustainability and making measurable year-on-year progress. Also, we aim to create an inclusive work environment and we will not tolerate racism, discrimination or harassment of any kind. We have programs in place focused on diversity, inclusion and equality. Thank you for considering a career at NXP.