Materials Planner

Power Integrations; George Town; On-site; MYR 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A global technology company located in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking an experienced Supply Chain Planner. This role involves developing production plans, managing supplier relationships, and optimizing supply chain processes. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related fields, along with at least 5 years of planning experience in a high-volume environment. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong communication skills are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of equivalent business planning experience.
• History of operating successfully in a high-volume production environment.
• Semiconductor production/material control experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Develop and recommend production plans.
• Schedule customer orders.
• Manage outsource manufacturing partners.

Skills

Analytical skills

Critical thinking

Communication skills

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration

APICS or similar certification

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Business Objects

PowerPoint

Job description

Description

Job Description:

The candidate will utilize analytical & critical thinking skills in planning of multiple products through a complex manufacturing supply chain. The supply chain involves subcontractor foundries and assembly sites. The objectives are meeting customer satisfaction, production efficiencies, and inventory requirements. The candidate will be the primary interface with wafer foundries, lead-frame suppliers, assembly, test and warehouse sites. The candidate will also participate in new system prototyping, design, & implementation and analyze outputs from advanced planning system. He/she will be assigned responsibility for multi die product families and will participate in wafer purchases, assembly and test requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop and recommend production plans
• Schedule customer orders
• Work closely with factories to manage the supply of materials
• Participate in the design and implementation of advanced planning systems
• Supply chain data analysis and reporting
• Manage outsource manufacturing partners to ensure day-to-day prioritization and execution of production orders
• Improvement to optimize process, improvement functionality and test coverage
  
  

Experience

• Minimum 5 years of equivalent business planning experience
• Business Objects report writing experience highly desired
• Good communication skills for working in cross-functional and international teams
• History of operating successfully in a high-volume production environment
  
  

Education/ Professional Knowledge

• A Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management or Business Administration
• APICS or similar certification desirable
• Semiconductor production/material control experience desired
• Experience in requirements definition of supply chain systems
• Advance power user of Microsoft Excel, Power point, & projects required
• Proficient in English and knowledge of other languages preferred