Planner

Comet Plasma Control Technologies; Penang; Hybrid; MYR 66,960 - 111,600; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Hybrid work

Medical insurance

Meal allowances

Transport allowances

Job summary

Comet Technologies Malaysia Sdn Bhd is seeking a Planner for the Penang site to develop and maintain production plans, ensure on-time delivery, and optimize inventory. The role requires strong SAP knowledge, planning expertise, and collaboration across Purchasing, Production, Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Customer Service in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate will have a technical degree and at least five years of production planning experience in electronics, mechanical, or

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of production planning experience in a manufacturing environment (electronics, mechanical or semiconductor preferred).
• Strong knowledge of SAP, production planning, demand planning, material planning and capacity management.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily, short-term, and long-term production plans to ensure on-time delivery and optimized inventory.
• Use SAP and planning tools to analyze demand and convert requirements into supply plans.
• Coordinate with Purchasing, Production, Engineering, Quality Assurance and Customer Service to align priorities and resolve planning challenges.
• Monitor production capacity and material constraints; adjust schedules to meet business needs.
• Drive process improvements through KPI tracking, inventory optimization, data analysis, and support for ECOs and new product projects.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Organizational skills

Stakeholder management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

Planning tools

Job description

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To complement our team, we are looking for a customer- and teamoriented individual for our division Plasma Control Technologies at the Penang site as a

Planner

For over 75 years, we have been following our curiosity. It drives us and has made Comet a leading Swiss technology company worldwide. Curiosity and the spirit of research have allowed us to become and remain innovative. For a better and sustainable world.

We develop and produce innovative high-tech components and systems based on X-ray and radio-frequency technology. Our developments make an important contribution to safer, more efficient and more sustainable production, mobility and communication.

In the Plasma Control Technologies (PCT) division, we manufacture specialized components that are required for the precise control of plasma processes and are used in the production of memory chips or touch screens for sensors, smartphones or tablets.

What You Will Do

• Develop and maintain daily, short-term, and long-term production plans to ensure on-time delivery (OTD), optimized inventory levels, and efficient resource utilization.
• Utilize SAP and planning tools to analyze demand, convert requirements into supply plans, and ensure material availability to support production schedules.
• Coordinate with cross-functional teams including Purchasing, Production, Engineering, Quality Assurance, and Customer Service to align priorities and resolve planning challenges.
• Monitor production capacity, demand changes, order fluctuations, and material constraints while proactively adjusting schedules to meet business requirements.
• Drive continuous improvement in planning processes through KPI tracking, inventory optimization, data analysis, and support for engineering changes (ECOs) and new product projects.

What You Bring

• Bachelor’s degree in a technical or related field with at least 5 years of production planning experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably within electronics, mechanical, or semiconductor industries.
• Strong knowledge and hands‑on experience in SAP, production planning, demand planning, material planning, and capacity management.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and MS Office tools, with strong capability in data analysis, reporting, and planning optimization.
• Strong analytical, problem‑solving, and organizational skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with a customer-oriented mindset and the ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, cross-functional environment.

Why join us? Break new ground with us:

• Work on innovative solutions for global technical challenges
• Benefit from flexible working options and hybrid working
• Take part in Comet’s success through profit sharing
• Work with international colleagues and grow as a team
• Enjoy our diverse educational and career opportunities
• Access a wide range of benefits including allowances for meals, transport, tolls, mobile, and car loan interest
• Benefit from Flexi Benefits for health checks, dental and optical care, plus comprehensive medical insurance coverage

Comet Technologies Malaysia Sdn Bhd

PMT 761 Persiaran Cassia Selatan 3

Taman Perindustrian Batu Kawan

14110 Bandar Cassia

Penang, Malaysia

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