Planner I

Ultra Clean Technology; Penang; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Ultra Clean Technology is seeking a Planner I in Malaysia to develop and execute production plans aligned with customer demand, ensuring timely shipments and efficient work-order management. The role requires cross-functional collaboration to mitigate risks and sustain KPIs such as OTD and WIP.

The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in engineering or related fields and at least 5 years of relevant experience, with strong communication and MS Office skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering, science, mathematics, materials, industrial engineering, business administration or business management.
• Minimum 5 years relevant experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Proficient in MS Office; team-oriented and able to multitask.

Responsibilities

• Establish production build and completion plan per customer demand.
• Ensure customer shipment is met and coordinate with CBO on crating times.
• Track and monitor production progress and update the build status into production plan.
• Ensure WO is released per planned and closed upon completion of manufacturing process.
• Manage AOS (CTB) and highlight risks for mitigation.
• Anticipate risk and implement upfront mitigation (e.g., work around).
• Control WIP level management on the production floor per KPI.
• Collaborate with materials team to expedite critical shortage parts ETA.
• Serve as a production liaison for CCB/ECO management to cut in date and delivery commitments.
• Update OPS KPI - OTD, WIP Inventory, shipment risk summary and mitigation actions.
• Support other tasking and production analysis reports as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Multitasking

Communication skills

MS Office

Team player

Education

Bachelor’s degree in engineering / science / mathematics / Materials / Industrial Engineering / Business Administration / Business Management

Job description

Join UCT and be part of the fastest-growing sector in the world! We indirectly touch every semiconductor chip that goes into every smartphone, smart car and device that uses artificial intelligence.This is a critical time for the semiconductor industry and for UCT - as technology evolves, we evolve with it. UCT is a diverse workplace where every talented employee is committed to continuous innovation, challenging the status quo and exceeding customer expectations. If you are a person with a relentless drive to succeed, a strong focus on quality with a passion for success – join us today!

UCT is looking for a talented Planner I to join us in Malaysia!

The Planner is responsible for developing and executing production plans aligned with customer demand, ensuring timely shipments, and managing work orders through completion. This role monitors build progress mitigates material and scheduling risks, and maintains optimal WIP levels. Acting as a key liaison for ECO/CCB processes, the Planner collaborates cross-functionally to expedite critical parts and uphold operational KPIs. This position drives production efficiency and supports strategic reporting to enable informed decision-making across the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establish production build and completion plan per customer demand (given from CBO)
• Ensure customer shipment is met and coordinate with CBO on crating times.
• Track and monitor production progress and update the build status into production plan.
• Ensure WO is release per planned and close upon completion of manufacturing process.
• Materials AOS (CTB) and highlights for any AOS risk upfront for necessary actions on risk mitigation.
• Able to anticipate risk with acting upfront on risk mitigation (e.g. work around)
• Control WIP level management in production floor per KPI set.
• Work closely with materials team to expedite (critical) shortage parts ETA status.
• As a 1st contact or production representative of CCB/ECO management. Work with production team to advise ECO to cut in date and delivery commit plan.
• Update OPS KPI - OTD, WIP Inventory, shipment risk summary and mitigation actions.
• Support others tasking and production analysis reports that assigned by the departmental manager/HOD.

Educational/Certification Requirement:

• Bachelor’s degree in engineering / science / mathematics / Materials / Industrial Engineering / Business Administration / Business Management

Experience Requirement:

Work Experience:

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience
• Good interpersonal skills/ high sense of responsibility
• Able to multitask and task oriented.
• Good oral and written communication skills
• Proficient in MS OfficeTeam Player

Ultra Clean Technology is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, union membership, covered veteran status, protected genetic information and any other characteristic protected under laws and regulations.