Planner

Comet Group; Penang; Hybrid; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading high-tech manufacturing company in Penang is seeking a Supply Chain Planner to manage end-to-end planning and drive production scheduling. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain or Business, experience in material planning, and proficiency in SAP. The role offers a dynamic work environment with hybrid options and opportunities to grow in the supply chain field.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Profit sharing

Meal allowances

Comprehensive medical insurance

Qualifications

• Experience in material/production planning, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to thrive under pressure.
• Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, cross-functional mindset.

Responsibilities

• Manage end-to-end planning by maintaining SAP material master data.
• Drive production scheduling by monitoring work orders.
• Expedite critical materials by collaborating with Purchasing.
• Support new product introductions and ECO changes.

Skills

SAP MM/PP modules

Excel

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business, or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

What You Will Do

Manage end-to-end planning by maintaining SAP material master data, generating component forecasts, and confirming customer orders based on material and capacity readiness.

Drive production scheduling by monitoring work orders (WO), coordinating kitting plans, and aligning daily output with production targets.

Expedite critical materials by collaborating with Purchasing to resolve shortages and ensure on-time fulfillment.

Support new product introductions and ECO changes by working closely with Engineering and Project Teams.

Monitor KPIs and demand signals using customer portals and SAP to adapt to changes and maintain planning accuracy.

What You Bring

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.

Experience in material/production planning, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Proficiency in SAP MM/PP modules, Excel, and customer portal management.

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to thrive under pressure.

Excellent communication skills and a collaborative, cross-functional mindset.

Grow with Us

Master end-to-end supply chain planning in a dynamic, high-tech manufacturing setting.

Develop expertise in SAP and demand-driven planning methodologies.

Collaborate with global teams on product transfers and new project introductions.

Build a career path toward roles like Master Planner or Supply Chain Manager.

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

We are curious about you and look forward to receiving your complete online application and will be happy to answer any questions you may have.

For this vacancy, we only consider direct applications. Submissions from recruitment agencies will not be considered.