Materials Planner 3

-; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A manufacturing company in Penang seeks a Supply Chain Planner to develop and implement plans ensuring efficient flow of goods. Responsibilities include demand forecasting, managing inventory, and leading projects independently. Candidates should have a BS/BSE in business or a related discipline, with preferred experience of 1 year in a relevant role or internship. This position requires strong problem-solving and communication skills, alongside knowledge of ERP technologies. Opportunity for a collaborative supply chain impact awaits.

Qualifications

• 1 year of relevant experience or internships preferred.
• Competency in manufacturing processes.
• Ability to learn new technologies as related to the supply chain.

Responsibilities

• Forecast demand for products and materials.
• Develop inventory management plans.
• Lead projects within department independently.

Skills

Forecasting demand

Managing inventory levels

Project Management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

BS/BSE degree in business or supply chain

Tools

Excel

Oracle

Agile

Rapid Response (RR)

Kinaxis

Job description

Job Description

The Supply Chain Planner is responsible for developing and implementing plans to ensure the efficient and effective flow of goods and materials through the supply chain. This includes forecasting demand, managing inventory levels, and coordinating with suppliers and other stakeholders. Supply Chain Planners play a vital role in helping companies meet their customer demand and achieve their business goals.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Forecast demand for products & materials
• Develop and implement inventory management plans
• Managing product lines, regions independently and successfully
• Leads projects within department independently and successfully
• Effectively influencing others without authority
• Facilitate resolution of opposing ideas or objectives
• Effectively build and manage strategic working relationships

Qualification & Competencies

• BS/BSE level degree in business, supply chain, or related discipline
• Preferred 1 year experience and/or previous relevant working experience through internships.
• Competence in manufacturing processes
• Basic Project Management skills
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies and processes as it relates to the supply chain.
• Good computer skills related to ERP technologies.
• Develops expertise in the required disciplines (i.e. Excel, Oracle, Agile, APS, Rapid Response (RR), Kinaxis, etc.)
• Ability to work positively with the supply base and potentially multiple organizations internally to NI to drive collaborative supply chain solutions.
• Demonstrated problem solving, ability to learn new technologies and processes as it relates to the supply chain. Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Creates a continuous learning and developing environment to get the most efficient and effective total work systems.