Material Planner

YAGEO Nexensos; Kulai; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

YAGEO Nexensos, located in Malaysia, seeks an experienced material planning and procurement professional to manage MRP-driven material planning, purchase order execution, and supplier coordination. The role emphasizes strong SAP MM/PP knowledge, Excel mastery, and KPI reporting to ensure material availability for production.

The candidate will work with cross-functional teams, support NPI launches, and drive continuous improvement in planning and inventory management processes.

Qualifications

• Completed commercial, technical, or business-related education.
• Experience in material planning, production planning, or procurement (2+ years).
• Strong SAP MM/PP knowledge and MS Office proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Independently plan and procure materials based on MRP.
• Execute purchase orders and follow up on deliveries.
• Review requisitions and manage process efficiently.
• Monitor supplier schedules and expedite overdue orders.
• Maintain inventory alignment with demand and capacity.
• Coordinate corrective actions for shortages with suppliers.
• Develop and report procurement KPIs.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams across Supply Chain.
• Support NPI projects with timely material availability.
• Drive continuous improvement in material planning and processes.

Skills

MRP knowledge

Procurement

Forecasting & demand planning

Supplier management

KPI reporting

Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP)

PowerPoint

Analytical thinking

Stakeholder management

Independent decision making

Education

Commercial/technical/business education

SCM/Procurement qualification advantageous

Tools

SAP MM/PP

MS Office

Job description

• Independently plan and procure all required materials and products based on Material Requirements Planning (MRP)
• Execute purchase order placement and follow-up
• Review, process, and manage purchase requisitions in a timely and efficient manner
• Monitor supplier delivery schedules and proactively follow up on overdue orders through escalation and expediting activities
• Ensure continuous material availability while balancing inventory levels, demand requirements, and production capacity constraints
• Initiate and coordinate corrective actions in the event of supply shortages, including the utilization of approved alternative suppliers
• Maintain and optimize planning-related master data, including planning parameters, lot sizes, safety stock levels, lead times, and replenishment settings
• Develop, analyze, and report procurement and inventory-related key performance indicators (KPIs)
• Monitor and optimize inventory levels, inventory accuracy, and stock coverage
• Collaborate closely with Production Planning, Operations, Purchasing, Logistics, Quality, and other business functions
• Support New Product Introduction (NPI) projects by ensuring timely material availability for product launches
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives within material planning and supply chain processes
• Coordinate supplier-related issues and support corrective actions in cooperation with Procurement and Quality departments
• Participate in regular supply chain and operations review meetings to ensure material availability and supplier performance

Qualifications and Experience

• Completed commercial, technical, or business-related education; additional qualifications in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or Procurement are advantageous
• Several years (minimum of 2 years) of experience in material planning, production planning, supply chain management, or operational purchasing preferred
• Strong SAP skills, preferably in the MM, PP
• Strong knowledge of Material Requirements Planning (MRP) processes and methodologies
• Extensive experience with demand-driven and consumption-based material planning concepts
• Solid understanding of supply chain, procurement, and inventory management processes
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel (Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, data analysis) and PowerPoint
• Experience with KPI reporting, performance analysis, and business planning tools
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work independently and make decisions in a dynamic environment
• Structured, organized, and results-oriented approach to work
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Strong sense of ownership, accountability, and responsibility
• Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple activities simultaneously
• Team-oriented mindset with the confidence to challenge and influence where necessary
• Continuous improvement mindset with a strong focus on process optimization