Materials Planner | Food Packaging & Plastic Manufacturing

GC PACKAGING SDN. BHD.; Kulai; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

GC Packaging Sdn Bhd in Malaysia is seeking a Production & Material Planner to plan, coordinate, and monitor production schedules and material availability, balancing demand, inventory, and capacity to meet customer requirements while minimizing costs and delays.

You will create work orders, schedule raw materials, monitor stock levels, support audits, and ensure compliance with food safety standards such as ISO 22000/FSSC 22000. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or Diploma in Supply Chain, Logistics, administration, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in material planning or supply chain in manufacturing.
• Experience in food packaging or plastic manufacturing preferred.
• Knowledge of plastic materials (PET, PP, OPS) and extrusion/thermoforming processes an advantage.
• Knowledge in inventory management and production & capacity planning.
• Proficiency in Autocount and ERP systems.
• Good analytical, organizational and communication skills.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Plan, create work orders, schedule raw materials based on production forecasts, sales orders, and inventory levels.
• Ensure timely availability of raw materials, components, and packaging to prevent stockouts or overstocking.
• Provide schedule plan to production department.
• Monitor customer demand, stock levels, perform regular inventory reconciliations, and ensure optimal inventory turns.
• Minimize obsolete and expired inventory through active material lifecycle tracking.
• Issue purchase requisitions or work closely with purchasing to ensure on-time purchase and delivery of materials.
• Collaborate with production and QA teams to ensure material specifications match process and quality requirements.
• Respond to urgent changes in material needs due to order changes, machine breakdowns, or customer rescheduling.
• Ensure all materials used comply with food safety and regulatory standards (e.g., ISO 22000. FSSC 22000).
• Support audits and documentation related to planning department.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree / Diploma in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, administration, Engineering, or related field

Tools

Autocount

ERP systems

Job description

GC Packaging Sdn Bhd in Malaysia is seeking a Production & Material Planner to plan, coordinate, and monitor production schedules and material availability, balancing demand, inventory, and capacity to meet customer requirements while minimizing costs and delays.

You will create work orders, schedule raw materials, monitor stock levels, support audits, and ensure compliance with food safety standards such as ISO 22000/FSSC 22000. Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.