Materials Planning Manager - Senai, Johor

Vertiv Group Corporation; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Vertiv Group Corporation is seeking a seasoned Production Planning Manager in Johor Bahru to lead manufacturing planning, optimize inventory, and drive efficiency across the plant. You will coordinate with procurement and logistics, align plans with sales and engineering, and mentor a planning team to sustain high performance.

The role requires deep experience in ERP-driven environments, strong analytics, and leadership skills to foster a culture of continuous improvement in a dynamic

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s in operations/supply chain/engineering; Master’s preferred.
• 8–10 years’ experience in production planning and scheduling.
• ERP management experience in manufacturing.
• Proven data analysis and trend interpretation skills.
• Strong communication and cross-functional collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production plans to meet demand while optimizing inventory and efficiency.
• Assess capacity and resources, recommending expansions or adjustments as needed.
• Monitor inventory of materials, WIP, and finished goods to minimize excess.
• Coordinate with procurement and logistics to ensure material availability and timely delivery.
• Track KPIs like efficiency, on-time delivery, and inventory turns.
• Identify improvements and implement corrective actions.
• Collaborate with sales, marketing, and engineering to align plans with market trends and changes.
• Provide leadership to the production planning team and foster accountability and learning.

Skills

Production planning

Inventory management

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in operations management / supply chain / engineering

Master’s degree preferred

Tools

Oracle ERP

Advanced planning tools

Job description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, implement, and manage production plans to meet customer demand while optimizing inventory levels and production efficiency.
• Assess production capacity and resource availability to ensure alignment with demand forecasts. Make recommendations for capacity expansions or adjustments as needed.
• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods to ensure adequate stock levels while minimizing excess inventory and carrying costs.
• Collaborate with procurement teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components to support production schedules. Liaise with logistics teams to coordinate transportation and delivery schedules.
• Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as production efficiency, on-time delivery, and inventory turns.
• Identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Work closely with other departments such as sales, marketing, and engineering to incorporate market trends, product changes, and customer requirements into production plans.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the production planning team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in operations management, supply chain management, engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Proven experience 8-10 years of experience.
• ERP management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in production planning, scheduling, and inventory management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and trends to make informed decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in using our ERP system (oracle), and advanced planning tools.
• Leadership experience, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve performance goals.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS:

Safety. Integrity.Respect. Teamwork. Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development