Materials Planner

Spearing Executive Search; George Town; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13th month bonus

Quarterly bonuses

Learning & development opportunities

Regional collaboration across Asia

Job summary

Spearing Executive Search is assisting a Global Fortune 500 electronics company in Penang to hire a Materials Planner. The role involves overseeing purchasing, order fulfillment, and logistics to ensure optimal inventory management and timely deliveries.

You will negotiate with suppliers, support regional teams across Asia, and contribute to efficiency improvements within the supply chain. Ideal candidates hold a Bachelor's degree in a related field with 3+ years of purchasing or material

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in supply chain or related field.
• 3+ years of experience in purchasing, order management or material planning in electronics industries.
• Proficient in supply chain practices and industry standards.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills with suppliers and internal teams.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail and ability to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Purchase and manage order fulfillment activities to meet business demand and optimize inventory turns.
• Monitor and manage order status, update shipping information, and coordinate with suppliers to meet delivery commitments.
• Cultivate strong supplier relationships and drive process improvements in supply chain.
• Negotiate pricing with suppliers and provide competitive quotes to sales teams.
• Collaborate with warehouse and logistics teams to ensure timely receipt and delivery of products.

Skills

Negotiation

Supplier Relationship

Inventory Management

Planning & Scheduling

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent in supply chain / related

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

Are you a skilled Materials Planner looking for a new opportunity in the Electronics Industry? Our Employment Agency is currently working with a Global Fortune 500 Company in this industry to help them find top talent to join their team based in Penang.

As an Employment Agency, we understand the importance of finding the right fit for both the company and the candidate. As a Materials Planner, you will be at the heart of our supply chain operations, orchestrating purchasing, order fulfillment, and logistics to ensure seamless inventory management. Your skills in negotiation, relationship building, and strategic planning will be key in driving profitability and customer satisfaction.

Whats in it for you:

• 13 Month Bonus and Quarterly Bonuses
• Learning and Development opportunities
• Supportive environment with a company that believes in investing in their employees
• Work with regional teams across Asia

Responsibilities:

• Purchase and manage order fulfillment activities to meet business demand, optimizing inventory turns, and ensuring supplier on-time delivery.
• Monitor and manage the order status process, maintaining accurate shipping and delivery information in our systems. Communicate updates to the matrix team and collaborate with suppliers to meet delivery commitments.
• Cultivate strong relationships with suppliers to hold them accountable for meeting shipping and delivery commitments, driving system and process improvements.
• Negotiate pricing with suppliers and provide sales teams with competitive quotes to support customer opportunities.
• Collaborate with warehouse and logistics teams, including transportation carriers, to ensure timely receipt and delivery of products. Lead or support process improvements in this area.
• Oversee non-conforming inventory, managing product disposition and in-process failures.
• Maintain open communication with planners, sales, and customer operations regarding order status and problem resolution.
• Assist in managing inventory aging and fill rate, including disposition and stock rotation/liquidations as needed to meet business goals.
• Contribute to key initiatives and objectives, actively participating in project teams and supporting supplier management activities.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in the field.
• Minimum of 3+ years of experience in purchasing, order management, or material planning in the semiconductor industry.
• Proficient in supply chain practices, techniques, and industry standards.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills to interact with suppliers and internal teams effectively.
• Highly organized with excellent attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently and exercise judgment and discretion.
• Experience in collaborating on projects and contributing to team success.