Material Planning Manager_Manufacturing @ Cheras

Randstad Malaysia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad Malaysia is seeking a senior Material Planner to oversee a planning team and ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations. You will develop material plans from demand forecasts and schedules, manage safety stocks, and coordinate with procurement to mitigate shortages.

You will lead a team across manufacturing, warehouse and logistics to optimize material flow and drive continuous process improvements. A bachelor’s degree and 7–10 years of related experience are required.

Qualifications

• Minimum seven to ten years of material planning, production control, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment, including leadership responsibilities.
• Practical understanding of material requirements planning, inventory optimization, and sales demand forecasting.
• Functional knowledge of Tier-1 ERP systems and business intelligence reporting software.
• Strong team leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-functional coordination abilities.
• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations management, industrial engineering, business administration, or a related field.
• Able to communicate with China stakeholder will be advantage !

Responsibilities

• Formulate comprehensive material plans based on demand forecasts, production schedules, and inventory targets.
• Regulate inventory parameters including safety stock levels, order quantities, and delivery lead times to minimize holding costs.
• Collaborate with procurement and supplier networks to address component shortages, supply risks, and capacity constraints.
• Partner with manufacturing, warehouse, and logistics functions to ensure seamless material flow across operational lines.
• Guide, coach, and develop the material planning team while driving continuous process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Forecasting

Inventory optimization

Cross-functional coordination

Stakeholder management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain management

Tools

ERP systems

BI reporting

Job description

about the company

you will be joining an established provider of precision mechanical and electronics manufacturing solutions. The organisation focuses on providing end-to-end technical production capabilities while fostering long-term industry partnerships and supporting internal career growth.

about the job

you will oversee material requirements and lead a team of planners to maintain uninterrupted manufacturing operations.

• Formulate comprehensive material plans based on demand forecasts, production schedules, and inventory targets.

• Regulate inventory parameters including safety stock levels, order quantities, and delivery lead times to minimize holding costs.

• Collaborate with procurement and supplier networks to address component shortages, supply risks, and capacity constraints.

• Partner with manufacturing, warehouse, and logistics functions to ensure seamless material flow across operational lines.

• Guide, coach, and develop the material planning team while driving continuous process improvement initiatives.

Partner with top manufacturing leaders in Shah Alam, Klang, Bangi, Sg Buloh & Cheras. Enjoy competitive packages, great career progression & strong supply chain exposure!

skilss and experience required.

• Minimum seven to ten years of material planning, production control, or supply chain experience in a manufacturing environment, including leadership responsibilities.

• Practical understanding of material requirements planning, inventory optimization, and sales demand forecasting.

• Functional knowledge of Tier-1 ERP systems and business intelligence reporting software.

• Strong team leadership, stakeholder management, and cross-functional coordination abilities.

• Bachelor's degree in supply chain management, operations management, industrial engineering, business administration, or a related field.

• Able to communicate with China stakeholder will be advantage !

2+ yrs manufacturing procurement exp?

skills

no additional skills required

qualifications

no additional qualifications required

education

Bachelor Degree