Planner I

Jabil; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturing company in Penang is seeking a planning professional to serve as the customer interface for demand planning and shipment information. Responsibilities include developing operational plans, monitoring planning metrics, and ensuring customer satisfaction. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience in materials management. The role requires strong communication skills and proficiency in ERP systems. Join a dynamic team focused on continuous improvement and operational excellence.

Qualifications

• 1 to 2 years of materials-related experience.
• Ability to calculate figures such as discounts and percentages.
• Strong proficiency in determining logistics requirements.

Responsibilities

• Develop a collaborative demand plan and maintain operational plan ownership.
• Create and load Master Schedule into the ERP system.
• Monitor planning metrics and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

Thorough knowledge of ERP/MRP

Advanced PC skills (Jabil software packages)

Strong communication skills

Basic algebra and geometry concepts

Proficient in verbal and written English

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Job Summary

Responsible to serve as the customer interface for the demand plan and shipment information, develop feasible operational plan and maintain ownership over the execution of the operational plan, achieve the objective of customer satisfaction, minimize Jabil liability and continuously improve the performance of the planning metrics.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Work with BU and Customer to Develop a collaborative demand plan through properly executing the Demand Management Process
• Create a Master Schedule through resource analysis including material sizing and capacity sizing
• Load Master Schedule into the Jabil ERP system.
• Create and maintain a feasible production plan and closely work with operation team to achieve successful execution of the plan.
• Develop revenue forecast and closely monitor the actual performance and drive for immediate corrective action and recovery plan in case there is potential miss to the revenue target.
• Monitor planning metrics and drive for continuous improvement
• Comply and follow all procedures within the company security policy and the rules of the road
• May perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Management & Supervisory Responsibilities

• Typically reports to Management. Direct supervisor job title(s) typically include: Planning Supervisor, Planning Manager.
• Job is NOT directly responsible for managing other employees (e.g., hiring/termination and/or pay decisions, performance management).

Job Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

• Thorough knowledge of ERP/MRP
• 1 to 2 years Materials related experiences
• Advanced PC skills including knowledge of Jabil's software packages
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization, strong communication skills.
• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.
• Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.
• Strong proficiency in determining logistics requirements to enable company’s business goals and objectives with ability to devise and implement strategy to achieve targets.
• Proficient Verbal and Written English Skill

Education & Experience Requirements

Bachelor’s degree required.

Or an equivalent combination of education, training, or experience.

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