Materials Planning Assistant Manager

FLEXTRONICS TECHNOLOGY (PENANG) SDN BHD; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology company in Penang is seeking a Materials Planning Assistant Manager to lead planning teams and ensure inventory management goals are met. The role involves forecasting and collaboration with cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain processes. Ideal candidates will have a bachelor's degree and at least 6 years of experience in materials and manufacturing.

Benefits

Medical benefits

Dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Performance bonus

Qualifications

• 6+ years of material and manufacturing experience, including supervision.
• Experience in planning and operational strategy.

Responsibilities

• Directs the team in daily execution of planning.
• Manages, coaches, and mentors team members.
• Ensures inventory levels and turnover goals are achieved.
• Modifies the forecast based on strategic information.
• Holds cross-functional meetings to review plans.

Skills

Team management

Forecast development

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Job description

Job Summary

To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Materials Planning Assistant Manager located in Prai, Penang.

What a typical day looks like:

• Directs the team in the use of best practices in the daily execution of finished goods and WIP planning.
• Manages, coaches and mentors a team, working with them on continuous development and performance management.
• Directs activities of planners to ensure that inventory levels and turnover goals are achieved, including reduction of back orders and enhancement of customer service.
• Meets with senior management to obtain strategic information that could impact the forecast; works with the team to modify the forecast for historical and environmental events; works closely with different departments to accurately develop and maintain an accurate forecast.
• Hold cross‑functional meetings to review the supply and demand plan.
• Review issues and make recommendations that deal with long‑term constraints, customer service levels, inventory targets, the current forecast, and backlog.

Experience

• Typically requires a bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent experience and training.
• Typically requires a minimum of 6 years of material and manufacturing experience, including supervision.

Benefits

• Medical benefits, dental, vision.
• Life insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Performance bonus.

Job Category

Global Procurement & Supply Chain

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