Material Planner Executive

Oriental Fastech Manufacturing; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company based in Penang is seeking a detail-oriented individual for a material planning and inventory management role. Responsibilities include managing material requirements, coordinating with engineering and procurement, and providing updates to production teams. Candidates should have a diploma in Supply Chain or a related field, possess strong analytical skills, and be proficient in Mandarin to communicate with clients. This role offers opportunities for leadership and process improvement in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 1–5 years experience in SMT/PCBA/Box-build material planning or control.
• Proficient in Excel (basic formulas, Pivot Table an advantage).
• Strong leadership and ability to handle fast-paced manufacturing requirements.

Responsibilities

• Review MRP outputs and plan material requirements for SMT and assembly operations.
• Provide daily material readiness updates and highlight risks to teams.
• Prepare material status and shortage reports for customers.

Skills

Material planning

Inventory management

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Leadership

Communication skills

ESD/ MSD handling

Education

Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering

Job description

A. Material Planning & Inventory Management

• Review MRP outputs and plan material requirements for SMT, assembly, NPI, and box-build operations.
• Manage safety stocks, MOQ, and planning parameters to prevent shortages or overstock.
• Monitor inventory accuracy, lead times, and BOM/AVL data in ERP.
• Lead initiatives to reduce slow‑moving, obsolete, or excess materials and improve cycle count accuracy.

B. Inter‑Department Communication

• Provide daily/weekly material readiness updates and highlight risks to Production and Planning teams.
• Coordinate ECOs, BOM changes, and material substitutions with Engineering.
• Work with Procurement to resolve shortages, expedite critical items, and confirm delivery schedules.
• Ensure Warehouse/clerks maintain accurate kitting, storage, MSD/ESD handling, and ERP transactions.
• Guide and train clerks to improve material handling and process compliance.

C. Customer Communication & Reporting

• Prepare and share material status, shortage, and build readiness reports with customers.
• Attend customer meetings to present recovery plans and coordinate readiness for audits or NPI builds.
• Provide aging, excess/obsolete, and consumption analysis reports as required.

D. Reporting & Process Improvement

• Provide real‑time updates, weekly/monthly dashboards, and highlight potential risks affecting production or customer OTD.
• Support planners in optimizing build schedules based on material readiness.
• Implement best practices for material flow, kitting, storage, and ERP traceability.
• Reduce inventory variance and improve process efficiency.
• Supervise clerks in daily tasks, material counting, kitting, and line‑feeding activities.
• Provide guidance and training to enhance team performance and compliance.

Job Requirements:

• Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering, or related field.
• 1–5 years experience in SMT/PCBA/Box‑build material planning or control.
• Proficient in Excel (basic formulas, Pivot Table an advantage).
• Strong analytical skills with deep understanding of MRP and BOM structures.
• Detail‑oriented, responsible, and able to work in a fast‑paced environment.
• Excellent communication skills with customers & internal teams.
• Strong leadership and ability to handle fast‑paced manufacturing requirements.
• Able to handle ESD components and MSD materials.
• We are seeking candidates proficient in Mandarin to effectively communicate with Mandarin‑speaking clients.