Planner

Kitron Electronics Manufacturing Sdn Bhd; Kulai; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading electronics manufacturing company in Malaysia is seeking a Production & Material Planner to oversee accurate scheduling and efficient production processes. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of planning experience in the electronics manufacturing services industry, a degree in supply chain management or a related field, and excellent cross-functional communication skills. Responsibilities include managing production planning, material availability, and collaborating with various departments to ensure timely delivery to meet customer demands.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in production and material planning.
• Experience in the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) industry preferred.
• Basic understanding of production processes.

Responsibilities

• Understand the full manufacturing process and develop accurate production schedules.
• Manage end-to-end production planning from raw materials to finished goods.
• Collaborate with various departments to align planning efforts with customer demand.
• Create and manage material plans based on customer purchase orders and demand forecasts.
• Monitor material availability and ensure timely delivery of raw materials.

Skills

Strong cross-functional communication skills

Attention to detail

Logical reasoning

Adaptability in a fast-paced environment

Education

Diploma or bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration or related field

Job description

Job Description

Kitron Group

Kitron is a leading Scandinavian Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) company, delivering improved flexibility, cost efficiency, and innovation power through the value chain. Our strategy is to have a strong local presence in all regions. Kitron has operations in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Lithuania, Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, India, China, Malaysia, and the United States. In each of these regions, we tailor our offering to best suit the local needs.

With about 2700 highly skilled employees, we manufacture and deliver anything from fully assembled electronic circuit boards to complete end products for customers globally. We offer a full range of services within the entire value chain of electronics production, including development and design, industrialisation and manufacturing, as well as product upgrades and service/repairs.

Production & Material Planning

Understand the full manufacturing process and develop accurate production schedules based on sales forecasts, inventory levels, production capacity, material availability, and delivery commitments.

Manage end-to-end production planning from raw materials through WIP (Work-in-Progress) to finished goods to drive production efficiency and on-time delivery.

Collaborate with various departments, including production, warehouse, logistics, procurement, program/project manager, to align planning efforts with customers demand, to ensure smooth production operations and material flow.

Collaborate with production HOD/ Supervisor to schedule production orders and allocate resources effectively.

Create and manage material plans based on customer purchase orders, demand forecasts, and material lead times.

Monitor material availability and coordinate with Procurement to ensure timely delivery of raw materials, components, and semi-finished goods to support production needs.

Identify and highlight material shortages in advance; elevate critical gaps and collaborate with Procurement, Warehouse, and Project teams for resolution.

Communicate effectively with program/project team and customers regarding forecasts, orders and delivery schedules.

Update and maintain the IFS ERP system by entering customer forecasts and orders, creating shop orders, tracking production progress, and generating shipping documents and invoices.

Develop and maintain shipment plans for customer orders, ensuring alignment with production schedules and delivery commitments.

Perform weekly, monthly, and annual KPI reporting and data analysis to drive continuous improvement in planning accuracy, material readiness, and on-time delivery performance.

Support the implementation and tracking of Engineering Change Orders (ECOs), ensuring timely cut-in/cut-over and material alignment.

Qualification & Requirements

Candidate must possess a diploma or bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration or a related field.

Preferably 3 years or above experience in a planning role (production & material planning).

Previous experience in a planning or similar role within the electronics manufacturing services (EMS) industry is highly preferred.

Strong cross-functional communication skills, both internally with departments and externally with customers.

Attentive to detail and focus on accuracy.

Strong logical reasoning skills and sensitivity to data and metrics.

Basic understanding of production processes.

Flexibility to adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple tasks simultaneously in a fast-paced environment.