Material Planner

YAGEO Nexensos; Kulai; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

YAGEO Nexensos is seeking an experienced Material Planner located in Kulai, Malaysia, to independently plan and procure materials, manage POs, and monitor supplier schedules to ensure timely deliveries. The role emphasizes data-driven decision making and close collaboration with multiple internal teams.

Key duties include optimizing inventory, maintaining planning master data, and driving continuous improvement across supply chain processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in material planning, production planning, or procurement.
• Strong SAP MM/PP knowledge and understanding of MRP processes.
• Familiar with demand-driven and consumption-based planning concepts.
• Proficient in Excel data analysis and basic PowerPoint reporting.
• Experience with KPI reporting and business planning tools.

Responsibilities

• Independently plan and procure materials based on MRP.
• Execute purchase orders and follow up on deliveries.
• Review and process purchase requisitions promptly.
• Monitor supplier schedules and expediting activities for overdue orders.
• Maintain material availability while balancing inventory and demand.
• Coordinate corrective actions with approved suppliers as needed.
• Manage planning master data such as lead times and safety stock.
• Develop and report procurement and inventory KPI data.
• Monitor inventory accuracy and stock coverage.
• Collaborate with Production Planning, Operations, Purchasing, Logistics, and Quality.
• Support NPI projects with timely material availability for launches.
• Drive continuous improvements in material planning and supply chain processes.
• Coordinate supplier issues with Procurement and Quality.
• Participate in regular supply chain reviews to ensure material availability.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Decision making

Independent work

Stakeholder management

Organizational skills

Education

Commercial/technical/business-related education

Supply chain management qualification

Tools

SAP MM/PP

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Key Duties and Responsibilities

• 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

Personal Competencies

• 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