Planner 2, Materials

WD; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

WD is seeking a procurement and planning professional in Bayan Lepas, Penang to plan and purchase precious metals, manage supplier relationships, and ensure compliance with EMS, OHSMS, and regulatory requirements. You will monitor inventory, support NPI requisitions, and drive cost-saving initiatives in a global manufacturing setting.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s degree and 3–5 years in electronics or manufacturing procurement, with experience in MRP systems and strong English

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in any field.
• 3–5 years of relevant working experience in electronic or manufacturing environment.
• Procurement and planning related experience.

Responsibilities

• Plan and purchase precious metal according to precious metal target demand in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery.
• Manage and process PR per guided lead time to support production need and timely settle consumed precious target.
• Provide long-term forecasts to suppliers to ensure continuity of supply.
• Target (precious metal) shipment follows up & supplier delivery monitoring.
• Manage precious metal target turn over, track precious metal movement, monitor pool account and reconciliation activities.
• Manage and control inventory level according to management goal set.
• Manage End of Life (EOL) and inventory aging risk to minimize material exposure.
• Prepare reports and updates as and when required.
• Build, maintain, and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications.
• To comply with Legal requirements (EMS, OHSMS), Regulatory Requirements (RBA, QMS, IMS), purchasing policies and procedures.
• Support SOX/IMS/BCMS activity and audit compliance.
• Coach and train junior staff in all procurement matters.
• Participate in cost saving projects and support Commodity Manager on cost saving analysis.
• Support Commodity Manager on Supplier Performance Review activity and data compilation.
• Participate in alternative or 2nd source development.
• Support NPI purchase requisition.
• Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and mitigation action execution.

Skills

Procurement & supply chain

English proficiency

MRP systems knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree or higher

Tools

Oracle

MS Word

MS Excel

MS PowerPoint

Job description

WD is building the infrastructure behind the AI-driven data economy.

As AI scales, so does data. Every interaction, every model, every system generates data that must be stored, managed, and made accessible over time. That’s where we come in.

We combine deep engineering expertise with global-scale manufacturing to deliver the storage systems that make AI possible, powering hyperscale data centers, cloud platforms, and enterprise infrastructure worldwide.

This isn’t theoretical work. It’s real systems, at real scale, people solving some of the hardest challenges in technology today.

We’re looking for people who want to build, solve, and operate at that level.

Join us and let’s shape the future of data.

Job Description

• Plan and purchase precious metal according to precious metal target demand in line with specified cost, quality, and delivery.
• Manage and process PR per guided lead time to support production need and timely settle consumed precious target.
• Provide long-term forecasts to suppliers to ensure continuity of supply.
• Target (precious metal) shipment follows up & supplier delivery monitoring.
• Manage precious metal target turn over, track precious metal movement, monitor pool account and reconciliation activities.
• Manage and control inventory level according to management goal set.
• Manage End of Life (EOL) and inventory aging risk to minimize material exposure.
• Prepare reports and updates as and when required.
• Build, maintain, and manage supplier relationships and keep up good communications.
• To comply with Legal requirements (EMS, OHSMS), Regulatory Requirements (RBA, QMS, IMS), purchasing policies and procedures.
• Support SOX/IMS/BCMS activity and audit compliance.
• Coach and train junior staff in all procurement matters.
• Participate in cost saving projects and support Commodity Manager on cost saving analysis.
• Support Commodity Manager on Supplier Performance Review activity and data compilation.
• Participate in alternative or 2nd source development.
• Support NPI purchase requisition.
• Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) and mitigation action execution.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or higher in any field
• 3-5 years of relevant working experience in electronic or manufacturing environment.
• Procurement and planning related experience.

Skills

• Knowledge of procurement, supply chain activities and MRP system (Material Requirement Planning)
• Good command of spoken and written English

Preferred

• Computer literacy, proficiency in Oracle, Microsoft Word, Excel and Power Point
• Possess good analytical and logical thinking.
• Good negotiation, communication, and coordination skills
• Flexible and adaptable

Additional Information

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

WD thrives on the power and potential of diversity. As a global company, we believe the most effective way to embrace the diversity of our customers and communities is to mirror it from within. We believe the fusion of various perspectives results in the best outcomes for our employees, our company, our customers, and the world around us. We are committed to an inclusive environment where every individual can thrive through a sense of belonging, respect and contribution.

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