Materials Planning & Procurement Specialist

Emerson; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson Malaysia in Petaling Jaya is seeking a skilled Material Planner to develop and execute a comprehensive Material Management Plan for assigned projects, linking purchases to need-by dates and logistics milestones.

You will work with Project Managers and Engineering to align procurement with schedules, plan timing, manage pre-order activities, expedite orders, and monitor material movement and risk. Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems like Oracle or SAP is required.

Qualifications

• Experience in material planning for project-driven environments.
• Knowledge of supplier lead times and import/export logistics.
• Experience expediting orders and resolving supply challenges.
• Strong analytical skills with data-driven reporting.
• Proficiency with ERP/MRP systems like Oracle or SAP.
• Ability to work with multiple stakeholders across a matrix organization.

Responsibilities

• Develop, own, and maintain a comprehensive Material Management Plan for assigned projects, linking every purchase requirement to project need-by dates, supplier lead times, approval cycles, and logistics milestones.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Engineering teams to align procurement activities with project schedules and engineering release plans.
• Plan procurement timing by considering supplier lead times, internal approval processes, and transportation requirements to support project delivery goals.
• Manage all pre-order planning activities, including requisition planning, scheduling, and readiness reviews.
• Expedite open purchase orders and coordinate with suppliers and procurement teams to support timely order confirmation and delivery.
• Monitor and coordinate material movement activities, including inbound shipments, logistics planning, customs clearance, and site delivery readiness.
• Maintain accurate material tracking tools, including purchase order status, estimated delivery dates, and risk registers.
• Provide regular updates and reporting on material performance, delivery metrics, and project-related risks to key stakeholders.
• Identify potential material supply risks, including supplier delays, extended lead times, and engineering changes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop mitigation plans.
• Evaluate the material impact of project changes and update planning requirements accordingly.
• Support quality-related activities by coordinating inspection schedules to align with project timelines.
• Ensure compliance with Emerson policies, business ethics standards, international trade requirements, and applicable business unit procedures.
• Analyse material planning data and performance metrics to improve visibility, decision-making, and project outcomes.
• Resolve complex material planning challenges through proactive coordination, data analysis, and risk management.

Skills

Material planning

Procurement scheduling

Logistics coordination

Data analysis

ERP/MRP systems

Stakeholder collaboration

Education

Engineering degree or related field

APICS CPIM/CSCP certifications

Tools

Oracle

SAP

Job description

Emerson Malaysia in Petaling Jaya is seeking a skilled Material Planner to develop and execute a comprehensive Material Management Plan for assigned projects, linking purchases to need-by dates and logistics milestones.

You will work with Project Managers and Engineering to align procurement with schedules, plan timing, manage pre-order activities, expedite orders, and monitor material movement and risk. Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems like Oracle or SAP is required.