Planner

KMWE Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Penang; On-site; MYR 45,000 - 78,000; Full time

Job summary

KMWE Malaysia Sdn.Bhd. is a contract manufacturer and precision parts supplier which offer total solutions in engineering and assembly of high quality modules and complete machine systems for Semiconductor, Medical, Aerospace and Science industries in Penang.

This role is for a Materials Planner who will develop and maintain production schedules, manage MRP/ERP processes, and coordinate with Production, Procurement, QA, Warehouse and Logistics to ensure timely delivery.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Studies / Administration / Management, Purchasing / Material & Warehouse Management; or 2 year or more of related working experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Proficient in MRP/ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong understanding of production planning, inventory control, and material management processes.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer demand and business requirements.
• Plan and coordinate work orders, job travelers, and production activities to meet delivery commitments.
• Participate in Master Production Schedule (MPS) planning and loading activities.
• Analyze, maintain, and execute Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to ensure material readiness.
• Monitor material pipelines and inventory levels to support uninterrupted production.
• Identify material shortages and expedite critical components when required.
• Work closely with Production, Procurement, QA, Warehouse, and Logistics teams to ensure efficient workflow and shipment execution.
• Coordinate with Buyers and suppliers to ensure timely material availability.
• Analyze production capacity, material requirements, and schedule changes to minimize risks and disruptions.
• Monitor order status, release production orders, and ensure adherence to production schedules.
• Prepare month-end inventory reports and support closing activities.

Skills

MRP/ERP systems

Production planning

Inventory control

Material management

Analytical skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Business Studies/Administration/Management

Purchasing/Material & Warehouse Management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer demand and business requirements.

Plan and coordinate work orders, job travelers, and production activities to meet delivery commitments.

Participate in Master Production Schedule (MPS) planning and loading activities.

Analyze, maintain, and execute Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to ensure material readiness.

Monitor material pipelines and inventory levels to support uninterrupted production.

Identify material shortages and expedite critical components when required.

Work closely with Production, Procurement, QA, Warehouse, and Logistics teams to ensure efficient workflow and shipment execution.

Coordinate with Buyers and suppliers to ensure timely material availability.

Analyze production capacity, material requirements, and schedule changes to minimize risks and disruptions.

Monitor order status, release production orders, and ensure adherence to production schedules.

Prepare month-end inventory reports and support closing activities.

Requirements:

Bachelor’s Degree in Business Studies / Administration / Management, Purchasing / Material & Warehouse Management; or 2 year or more of related working experience and training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Proficient in MRP/ERP systems and Microsoft Office applications.

Strong understanding of production planning, inventory control, and material management processes.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to work cross-functionally.

Able to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment and manage multiple priorities effectively.

Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

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• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Materials Planner?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Planner?
• Do you have experience completing material resource planning (MRP)?
• Which of the following Microsoft Office products are you experienced with?
• Do you have experience with inventory management?
• Which of the following languages are you fluent in?

Machinery & Automation 101-1,000 employees

KMWE Malaysia Sdn.Bhd. is a contract manufacturer and precision parts supplier which offer total solutions in the engineering and assembly of high quality modules and complete machine systems for the Semiconductor, Medical, Aerospace and Science industry.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to further their career and work in a competitive manufacturing environment. If you are flexible, have a can do attitude and want to make a difference, we would like to hear from you.

KMWE Malaysia is the headquarters for KMWE Asia with two subsidiaries namely KMWE Precision Sdn Bhd and Leshan KMWE Technology Co., Ltd.

KMWE Malaysia Sdn.Bhd. is a contract manufacturer and precision parts supplier which offer total solutions in the engineering and assembly of high quality modules and complete machine systems for the Semiconductor, Medical, Aerospace and Science industry.

This is a fantastic opportunity for the right candidate to further their career and work in a competitive manufacturing environment. If you are flexible, have a can do attitude and want to make a difference, we would like to hear from you.

KMWE Malaysia is the headquarters for KMWE Asia with two subsidiaries namely KMWE Precision Sdn Bhd and Leshan KMWE Technology Co., Ltd.