Materials Planner 3

Copeland; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer seeks a Supply Chain Planner in Bayan Lepas, Malaysia. The role involves forecasting demand, managing inventory, and coordinating with suppliers. Candidates should possess a BS/BSE in a relevant field and have at least one year of relevant experience, ideally through internships. Proficiency in tools like Excel, Oracle, and Agile is required. Strong communication and project management skills are essential for success in this role.

Qualifications

• Preferred 1 year experience through internships.
• Competence in manufacturing processes.
• Demonstrated ability to learn new technologies.

Responsibilities

• Forecast demand for products and materials.
• Develop and implement inventory management plans.
• Manage product lines and lead projects independently.

Skills

Forecasting demand

Inventory management

Project management

Problem solving

Communication skills

Education

BS/BSE in business, supply chain, or related discipline

Tools

Excel

Oracle

Agile

APS

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.