Material Planner (NPI)

ADVANCED ENERGY INDUSTRIES (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD.; Simpang Ampat; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical - health care plan

Paid time off starting 15 days

Life insurance

Family leave benefits

Job summary

ADVANCED ENERGY INDUSTRIES (MALAYSIA) SDN. BHD. is seeking a Production Planner to coordinate planning, scheduling, and material flow in a fast-paced engineering environment.

You will interface with engineering, supply chain and management to ensure timely availability of parts and adherence to schedules. The role requires 3+ years in production or material planning, experience with high-mix/low-volume manufacturing, and strong SAP knowledge.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in Production Planning or Material Planning.
• Experience in high mix/low volume, pull-based manufacturing.
• Experience with SAP preferred; cross-functional collaboration with engineering and supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Plans, coordinates and monitors final approval of products through the PDP process.
• Coordinates production plans to ensure materials are provided according to schedules.
• Interfaces with management, MPM, marketing, sales, production and engineering managers.
• Resolves shortages, backlogs and interruptions to schedules.
• Implements production control functions: master scheduling, shop sequencing, material requirements and BOM maintenance in SAP.
• Maintains confidentiality of production data and schedules.
• Acts as a liaison between engineering, manufacturing and supply chain.
• Coordinates ECOs in NPI and project schedules.
• Works with MPM to develop supply solutions for long lead time parts.
• Coordinates release of parts and materials to production.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration with management

Education

Bachelor of Science in Operations Management / Finance / Materials Management / Computer Information Sciences or related field

APICS or CPM certification

Tools

SAP

Job description

Ensures 100 percent on-time delivery of products to finished goods as scheduled by AE’s committed shipment date. Improves AE’s ability to meet customer delivery requirements by understanding BU capacity, identifying constraints, and actively reducing lead times (availability) by product. Minimizes AE’s investment in raw and finished material inventory where appropriate.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

Plans, schedules, coordinates and/or monitors final approval of products through the complete PDP Process.

Coordinates production plans to ensure materials are provided according to schedules.

Provides input to management; schedules and/or interfaces with, material program manager (MPM), marketing, sales, production and engineering managers.

Works to resolve (in case of design changes) labor and material shortages, backlogs and other potential schedule interruptions.

Develops and implements the company's production control functions including any of the following activities: master scheduling, production planning/coordination, shop scheduling and dispatching, material requirements, planning systems, work-in-process tracking, material and labor variance controls, and manufacturing performance reporting.

Has access to confidential project timelines, cost estimates, and strategic planning decisions.

Acts as a key link between engineering, manufacturing, and supply chain functions, meeting executive criteria.

Approves quantities, schedules and parts lists provided to the material control organization to ensure timely and complete ordering, as well as receipt and issuance of production material requirements.

Coordinates and implements Engineering Change Orders (ECOs) in NPI.

Analyzes long lead time parts and works with MPM to develop custom supply solutions (e.g. point-of-use material, line-side stocking, kanban, min-max supply, etc.).

Coordinate with engineering to create and maintain BOM’s in SAP.

Coordinate with the program manager to create and maintain the project schedule.

Coordinate the release of parts, modules, and/or units to appropriate department in production.

Coordinate material selection process and purchase.

Adhere to organizational requirements on quality management, health and safety, code of conduct, legal stipulations, environmental, 5S policies and general duty of care.

Maintain confidentiality of all information related to the production processes and components, business and other technology including materials.

Other duties as assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Primarily works in an fast-paced engineering environment which because of the nature of the product being produced, high voltage and current conditions exist and appropriate precautions must be observed.

Works in a high urgency environment under very limited supervision.

Also works in a standard office environment and uses general office equipment and must also be able to navigate through the production and engineering environment, following the processes and procedures dictated in manufacturing and engineering.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Ability to present ideas in a clear and persuasive manner, both orally and in writing.

Capability to respond quickly, decisively, assertively, and professionally to changing requirements in demand, product description, and material demand.

Excellent judgment and initiative, including the ability to effectively balance multiple priorities.

EXPERIENCE:

Minimum 3 years of experience in Production Planning or Material Planning.

Basic understanding of planning and the processes associated with manufacturing.

Experience in a high mix/low volume, pull-based manufacturing environment.

Proven track record of success and growth in positions of increasing responsibility.

Previous experience with SAP desired or preferred.

Experience working in a team and group setting with upper level managers.

EDUCATION:

Bachelor of Science degree in Operations Management, Finance, Materials Management, Computer Information Sciences, or equivalent education and/or experience.

Prefer American Production and Inventory Control Society (APICS) or CPM certification.

WHY JOIN US!

As part of our total rewards philosophy, we believe in offering and maintaining competitive compensation and benefits programs for our employees to attract and retain a talented, highly engaged workforce. Our compensation programs are focused on equitable, fair pay practices including market-based base pay, an annual pay-for-performance incentive plan.

In Malaysia., we offer a rich benefits package that includes:

• Medical - health care plan, dental, and vision.
• Short and long-term disability and life insurance.
• Executive Employee Health Screening package.
• Generous paid time off starting at 15 days and 19 public holidays.
• 98 days of paid maternity leave for Moms and 7 days of paid paternity leave for Dads.
• AE Child-Of-Employee Scholarship Program.
• Employee Referral Program.
• Career Growth and Learning Opportunity.

Advanced Energy shapes and transforms how power is used, delivered, and managed by some of the world’s leading semiconductor and industrial manufacturers.

We design and manufacture highly-engineered precision power, measurement, and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes. Our power solutions enable innovation in complex semiconductor and thin film plasma processes, high and low voltage applications, and temperature-critical environments. From the multiple screens you use daily, to life-saving medical equipment and techniques, our products and solutions enable their development and advancement.

With deep applications know-how and responsive service and support, we build collaborative customer partnerships. Our solutions anticipate evolving industry developments, propel growth, and power the future of technology.

Advanced Energy shapes and transforms how power is used, delivered, and managed by some of the world’s leading semiconductor and industrial manufacturers.

We design and manufacture highly-engineered precision power, measurement, and control solutions for mission-critical applications and processes. Our power solutions enable innovation in complex semiconductor and thin film plasma processes, high and low voltage applications, and temperature-critical environments. From the multiple screens you use daily, to life‑saving medical equipment and techniques, our products and solutions enable their development and advancement.

With deep applications know-how and responsive service and support, we build collaborative customer partnerships. Our solutions anticipate evolving industry developments, propel growth, and power the future of technology.

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