Material Planner

Austria Technologie & Systemtechnik AG; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 89,000 - 134,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities in a Greenfield M

Long-term career with a multinational

Competitive compensation

Weekend duty rotations

Job summary

AT&S Malaysia in Kulim Hi-Tech Park, Kedah, is seeking a Material Planner to drive MRP, manage SAP/MES operations, and coordinate with Purchasing to ensure timely material availability for production.

The role requires 5+ years in material planning, a degree in a related field, and strong Excel skills. Weekend duty may be required on a rotational basis, with opportunities for growth in a multinational environment.

Qualifications

• Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• More than 5 years experience in material planning or supply is preferred.
• Familiar with ERP/MES systems (SAP/Oracle) is an advantage.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Required to support weekend duty on a rotational basis.

Responsibilities

• Generate and maintain Material Requirements Planning (MRP) based on production schedules and customer forecast.
• Highlight the material shortage risk in advance.
• Responsible for maintaining and supporting daily SAP/MES operations, including lot transactions, BOM/PN updates, yield/scrap data, and system setups to ensure smooth production execution.
• Update calculation method /logic according to production LT and consumption to calculate demand time and Qty.
• Ensure timely PR release and coordinate with Purchasing on PO issuance.
• Monitor material coverage and highlight shortages or risks proactively.
• Verify material availability for HVM and non-HVM demand, push Purchasing for ETA updates.
• Track and elevate material issues (e.g., shortages, delays, quality) impacting build plans.
• Optimize inventory: manage slow-moving, near-expiry, and aging stock with mitigation plans.
• Provide regular material status updates to Production, Planning, and Demand Planning.
• Support inventory accuracy through cycle counts and system updates.
• Collaborate with Purchasing for delivery schedules, pull-ins, pushouts, and recovery actions.
• Support NPI material readiness and participate in risk assessments for material changes.
• Drive planning improvements and establish material visibility through reports.
• Analyze demand vs supply gaps and propose recovery actions.
• Prepare material status reports, shortage lists, and weekly KPI updates.
• Expired material management and risk assessment on the near to be expired material with mitigation plan.
• Drive quick problem resolution with Purchasing, Warehouse, Engineering, and QA.
• Escalate critical risks and work with purchasing for mitigation.
• Identify the material expired risk.
• Material change risk of assessment.

Skills

Excel skills

ERP/MES familiarity

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain/Engineering/Business

Tools

SAP

Oracle

MES

Job description

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AT&S is a leading global manufacturer of high-end IC substrates and printed circuit boards. AT&S industrializes leading-edge technologies for its core business segments Mobile Devices & Substrates, Automotive & Aerospace, Industrial and Medical and high-performance computing for AI applications. We are looking for talent eager to shape the future of our interconnected world. With plants in Austria, China, India, Malaysia and sales offices around the globe, we offer excellent career opportunities for creators, innovators and enablers with the drive to make a difference.

To enhance our successful S&OPTeam in AT&S Malaysia in Kulim Hi-Tech Park, Kedah, we are looking for a passionate

Material Planner

Your Responsibilities

• Generate and maintain Material Requirements Planning (MRP) based on production schedules and customer forecast.
• Highlight the material shortage risk in advance.
• Responsible for maintaining and supporting daily SAP/MES operations, including lot transactions, BOM/PN updates, yield/scrap data, and system setups to ensure smooth production execution.
• Update calculation method /logic according to production LT and consumption to calculate demand time and Qty.
• Ensure timely PR release and coordinate with Purchasing on PO issuance.
• Monitor material coverage and highlight shortages or risks proactively.
• Verify material availability for HVM and non-HVM demand, push Purchasing for ETA updates.
• Track and elevate material issues (e.g., shortages, delays, quality) impacting build plans.
• Optimize inventory: manage slow-moving, near-expiry, and aging stock with mitigation plans.
• Provide regular material status updates to Production, Planning, and Demand Planning.
• Support inventory accuracy through cycle counts and system updates.
• Collaborate with Purchasing for delivery schedules, pull-ins, pushouts, and recovery actions.
• Support NPI material readiness and participate in risk assessments for material changes.
• Drive planning improvements and establish material visibility through reports.
• Analyze demand vs supply gaps and propose recovery actions.
• Prepare material status reports, shortage lists, and weekly KPI updates.
• Expired material management and risk assessment on the near to be expired material with mitigation plan.
• Drive quick problem resolution with Purchasing, Warehouse, Engineering, and QA.
• Escalate critical risks and work with purchasing for mitigation.
• Identify the material expired risk.
• Material change risk of assessment.

Your Profile

• Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• More than 5 years experience in msterial planning or supply is preferred.
• Familiar with ERP/MES systems (SAP/Oracle) is an advantage.
• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.
• Required to support weekend duty on a rotational basis.

Our Offer

• Personal and professional growth opportunities in a Greenfield Project of a recognized MNC
• A chance to actively contribute to AT&S´ success and to create value
• A secure position with long-term career perspective in an internationally expanding environment
• Attractive and competitive compensation package

AT&S is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to empowering people to reach their potential by fostering their unique talents and strengths. Our compensation packages are competitive and take individual qualifications and experience into consideration.