Materials Planner: Purchasing & Logistics

Avnet; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Avnet in Johor Bahru, Malaysia seeks a procurement professional to handle purchasing, order management and logistics to align with business strategies and profitability targets. The role requires coordinating with suppliers, warehouse and logistics teams, and managing inventory-related activities to ensure timely deliveries.

Responsibilities include maintaining accurate order status, negotiating pricing, handling non-conforming inventory, and communicating status and issues to planners and sales

Qualifications

• Typically 3+ years with bachelor’s or equivalent.
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Purchases and provides order fulfillment activities in support of business demand.
• Manages the order status process, including shipping and delivery information in company systems.
• Develops and manages relationships with suppliers to meet shipping commitments and improve processes.
• Negotiates pricing with suppliers to support sales opportunities.
• Coordinates with warehouse and logistics teams to ensure on-time delivery.

Skills

Procurement

Order management

Vendor negotiation

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Avnet in Johor Bahru, Malaysia seeks a procurement professional to handle purchasing, order management and logistics to align with business strategies and profitability targets. The role requires coordinating with suppliers, warehouse and logistics teams, and managing inventory-related activities to ensure timely deliveries.

Responsibilities include maintaining accurate order status, negotiating pricing, handling non-conforming inventory, and communicating status and issues to planners and sales