Material Planner/ Controller (Project basis) | Subang Jaya

Randstad Malaysia; Shah Alam, Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia is seeking a Material Planning Specialist to oversee project material management and ensure on-time delivery against engineering timelines. You will partner with project management and technical teams to align procurement schedules with release dates and manage pre-order readiness.

The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in material planning or related supply chain roles, experience with ERP systems and BOM management, and a background in manufacturing sectors such as automation or

Qualifications

• 3–5 years in material planning or related roles.
• Experience in energy, chemicals, or automation sectors.
• Knowledge of tier-1 ERP, BOM management, and inventory tracking.
• Experience expediting open orders and coordinating international logistics.
• Engineering or related field degree.

Responsibilities

• Align procurement schedules with engineering release dates.
• Manage pre-order readiness, tracking, and post-order expediting.
• Coordinate end-to-end logistics, customs clearance, and staging.
• Maintain tracking systems to evaluate vendor delivery performance.
• Assess material impact of Engineering Change Orders and update lead times.

Skills

Material planning

ERP systems

Inventory tracking

BOM management

Expediting orders

International logistics

Education

Bachelor Degree

Job description

about the company

you will be joining a multinational industrial technology organisation that delivers advanced automation and engineering solutions to global process industries. The business prioritises operational excellence and offers an inclusive environment with clear pathways for career development

about the job

As a Material Planning Specialist, you will oversee project material management plans to ensure on-time delivery against engineering timelines.

• Partner with project management and technical teams to align procurement schedules with engineering release dates.
• Manage pre-order readiness, material tracking, and post-order expediting to prevent project delays.
• Coordinate end-to-end logistics, customs clearance, and warehouse staging for inbound components.
• Maintain comprehensive tracking systems to evaluate vendor delivery performance and identify operational risks.
• Assess the material impact of engineering change orders and update procurement lead times accordingly.

skills and experience required

• Minimum three to five years of experience in material planning, production control, or project supply chain execution.
• Practical exposure to industrial manufacturing sectors such as energy, chemicals, or automation integration.
• Applied knowledge of tier-1 ERP systems, inventory tracking, and bill of materials management.
• Strong background in expediting open orders and coordinating international logistics workflows.
• Tertiary qualification in engineering, supply chain management, or a matching field.

about the manager/team

The successful candidate will be reporting to supply chain leader.

skills

no additional skills required

qualifications

no additional qualifications required

education

Bachelor Degree