Material Planner

Asia Recruit; Terengganu; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in Malaysia is seeking a professional to oversee the flow of production-related materials. The role involves collaborating with warehouse teams, maintaining inventory levels, managing obsolete stock, and monitoring logistics costs to minimize expenses. Candidates should be able to coordinate effectively among teams and execute tasks as directed by their supervisors. This opportunity is key to ensuring manufacturing support and effective production planning.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage, and coordinate the flow of production-related materials.
• Collaborate with Warehouse and Production Planning teams to monitor material status.
• Maintain inventory levels while managing obsolete stock.
• Establish and update safety stock levels based on production schedules.
• Monitor inbound logistics costs and reduce expenses.
• Execute tasks as per instructions from the superior.

Job description

Specialization: PURCHASING OR INVENTORY OR MATERIAL AND WAREHOUSE MANAGEMENT

Job description:

• Plan, manage, and coordinate the flow of production-related materials to ensure continuous support for manufacturing activities.
• Collaborate closely with Warehouse and Production Planning teams to monitor material status and verify accurate consumption, minimizing the risk of production downtime.
• Maintain inventory levels at or below target thresholds, while actively managing and reducing obsolete stock.
• Establish and regularly update safety stock levels based on the production schedule and demand forecast.
• Monitor and control inbound logistics costs, including efforts to reduce premium freight expenses.
• Execute tasks and responsibilities according to instructions and plans provided by the immediate superior.