Material Planning Executive

AIXTRON SE; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

AIXTRON Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. is expanding its Batu Kawan manufacturing hub and seeks a hands-on Supply Chain professional. You will manage MRP runs in SAP, optimize inventory, and ensure material readiness for production. You will collaborate with procurement, production planning, and warehouse teams across the Batu Kawan site.

The role emphasizes data-driven planning, adherence to compliance with LMW requirements and customs, and continuous process improvement in a fast-growing environment.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years in material planning, production planning, or inventory control in a Malaysian manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of BOM, MRP logic, and safety stock calculations.
• Experience with LMW is a strong advantage.
• Proficient in SAP systems and advanced Excel.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail; able to work under pressure and communicate cross-functionally.

Responsibilities

• Execute and validate MRP runs in SAP to ensure accurate supply signals based on production plans, BOM, and current inventory.
• Analyze and resolve MRP exception messages (reschedule, cancel, expedite, defer).
• Generate and release purchase requisitions to procurement on time.
• Calculate safety stock, reorder points, and lot sizes for all materials.
• Analyze material usage patterns and forecast errors to improve planning parameters.
• Continuously optimize planning parameters based on demand and supply variability.

Skills

SAP

Advanced Excel

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Cross-functional communication

Pressure management

Education

Bachelor’s or Diploma in Supply Chain/Related

Tools

SAP

Excel

Job description

Batu Kawan, Malaysia // Supply Chain Management // With Professional Experience

AIXTRON is a technology and innovation-driven market leader in deposition equipment (MOCVD) forthird-generation semiconductor materialssuch asGaN, SiC and GaAs—critical enablers forenergy efficiency, data communications and AI infrastructure. Headquartered in Herzogenrath, Germany, we hold the#1 market positionin each of the markets we serve and build some of the industry’s most sophisticated high-tech systems. What sets us apart is how we combine deep technology focus, customer orientation and speed of innovation with strong team spirit, agility and a collaborative company culture. Learn more at www.aixtron.com .

AIXTRON’s new manufacturing & engineering hub in Malaysia

We are building a newgreenfield manufacturing and engineering hubinBatu Kawan, Penang. The site will provide astate-of-the-art cleanroom environment for assembly & testof our high-end systems and will contribute toengineering the next generation of products. Operations are planned to start in2027with rapid ramp-up. Beyond technology, the new location is designed as a modern workplace with state-of-the art office and amenities — built to foster collaboration and a strong focus on people’s wellbeing.

Who we are looking for

We are looking forpurpose-driven builders: hands-on professionals with entrepreneurial spirit who enjoy setting up structures, improving processes and taking ownership in a fast-moving environment. As pioneers of our Malaysia site, you will help to shape not only your function, but also how we work together locally — while being connected to a global team of around1,000 employees from ~60 nationalitiesacross Asia, Europe and the US. We offer competitive benefits, outstanding technical expertise, development opportunities and training.

Responsibilities

Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

• Execute and validate MRP runs in SAP to ensure accurate supply signals based on production plannings, BOM, and current inventory.
• Analyze and resolve MRP exception messages (reschedule, cancel, expedite, defer).
• Generate and release purchase requisitions (PR) to procurement team on a timely basis.
• Calculate safety stock levels, reorder points, and lot sizes for all materials.
• Analyze material usage patterns and forecast errors to improve planning parameters.
• Continuously optimize planning parameters (lead time, lot size, safety stock) based on demand and supply variability.

Inventory & Stock Management

• Actively manage inventory to meet target service levels and inventory turns.
• Drive inventory reduction without impacting service level.
• Identify and execute excess and obsolete (E&O) mitigation actions.
• Identify slow-moving, obsolete, or near-expiry materials and propose disposition plans.
• Lead material‑related cycle counting in coordination with warehouse supervisor.
• Own accuracy and governance of material master data (lead time, MOQ, safety stock, MRP type, planning strategy)

Material Shortage Management

• Own material shortage tracking and prioritization.
• Define allocation priorities in case of constrained supply.
• Drive recovery actions with Procurement and Production Planning.
• Communicate clear risk scenarios and mitigation plans.

Production Support & Coordination

• Work with production planning to align material availability with daily/weekly production schedules.
• Escalate potential material shortages to production and operational logistics manager
• Coordinate material kitting or issuance timing with warehouse supervisor.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) by ensuring ramp‑up material readiness.
• Provide forecast and call ‑ off schedules to procurement based on MRP output.
• Monitor supplier delivery performance and escalates issues through Procurement.
• Support Procurement with data for supplier negotiations (lead time, MOQ, forecast stability).
• Review and adjust order quantities for LMW ‑ related duty ‑ free materials to maintain customs compliance.
• Participate in supplier review meetings for lead time and Mandatory Order quantity improvements.

LMW & Customs Compliance Support

• Ensure material planning data aligns with LMW bond record requirements (dutiable vs. non ‑ dutiable).
• Maintain accurate consumption records for import duty exemption claims.
• Support customs audits by providing material movement and usage documentation.
• Ensure zero non‑compliance related to bonded inventory and reporting.

Qualifications and Skills Required

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years in material planning, production planning, or inventory control within a Malaysian manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of BOM structures, MRP logic, and safety stock calculations.
• Experience with LMW is a strong advantage.
• Proficient in SAP systems and advanced Excel.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail,
• Ability to work under pressure, and cross‑functional communication.

Working Conditions & Environment

• Role based at AIXTRON Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
• Majority of the work is at Batu Kawan site; work at Kulim site will be requested as needed.