Planner (Manufacturing)
SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd
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Job summary
SAM Engineering & Equipment (M) Bhd is seeking a Planner to join our manufacturing team in Bayan Lepas, Penang. You will plan and coordinate production schedules, manage inventory, and produce Route Cards to support on-time deliveries.
Collaboration with Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, Sales, and Logistics is essential to ensure smooth operations. The role requires a Bachelor's degree in Planning, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field, plus 2 years' experience in
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Planning, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, or related field.
- 2 years of experience in production planning in manufacturing environment.
- Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with ERP/MRP systems.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
- Detail-oriented with strong follow-up skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules.
- Prioritize work orders based on customer delivery requirements.
- Monitor production progress and adjust schedules.
- Coordinate machine capacity and resource utilization.
- Monitor raw materials, WIP, and finished goods inventory.
- Maintain inventory accuracy.
- Coordinate with Purchasing to resolve shortages.
- Create, issue, and maintain Production Route Cards for all manufacturing jobs.
- Generate Route Cards based on customer orders, BOM, engineering drawings, and manufacturing requirements.
- Define manufacturing operation sequences and process routing in collaboration with Engineering and Production departments.
- Ensure Route Cards are released together with production work orders.
- Monitor Route Card movement and update job status throughout the manufacturing process.
- Track job progress and WIP status using Route Cards.
- Coordinate Route Card revisions due to engineering changes or customer requirements.
- Maintain Route Card records for traceability, audits, and reporting.
- Arrange local and international shipments.
- Coordinate with freight forwarders and transporters.
- Monitor shipment status and documentation.
- Coordinate between Production, Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, Sales and Logistics.
- Communicate production status and delivery schedules.
- Escalate operational risks.
- Monitor work order progress and WIP status.
- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports for management.
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Job description
We are looking for a Planner to join our manufacturing team. In this role, you will be responsible for planning and coordinating production schedules, managing inventory, controlling production route cards, coordinating logistics activities, and working closely with cross‑functional teams to ensure smooth manufacturing operations and on‑time customer deliveries.
- Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules.
- Prioritize work orders based on customer delivery requirements.
- Monitor production progress and adjust schedules.
- Coordinate machine capacity and resource utilization.
- Monitor raw materials, WIP, and finished goods inventory.
- Maintain inventory accuracy.
- Coordinate with Purchasing to resolve shortages.
- Create, issue, and maintain Production Route Cards for all manufacturing jobs.
- Generate Route Cards based on customer orders, BOM, engineering drawings, and manufacturing requirements.
- Define manufacturing operation sequences and process routing in collaboration with Engineering and Production departments.
- Ensure Route Cards are released together with production work orders.
- Monitor Route Card movement and update job status throughout the manufacturing process.
- Track job progress and WIP status using Route Cards.
- Coordinate Route Card revisions due to engineering changes or customer requirements.
- Maintain Route Card records for traceability, audits, and reporting.
- Arrange local and international shipments.
- Coordinate with freight forwarders and transporters.
- Monitor shipment status and documentation.
- Coordinate between Production, Engineering, Purchasing, Quality, Sales and Logistics.
- Communicate production status and delivery schedules.
- Escalate operational risks.
- Monitor work order progress and WIP status.
- Prepare daily, weekly and monthly reports for management.
- Bachelor's Degree in Planning, Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related field.
- 2 years of experience in production planning in manufacturing environment.
- Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and familiar with ERP/MRP systems.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Good communication and interpersonal skills.
- Able to work independently as well as collaboratively in a team environment.
- Detail-oriented with strong follow-up skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
This is an excellent opportunity for an aspiring Planner to gain hands‑on exposure across production planning, inventory management, manufacturing operations, logistics, and cross‑functional coordination within a dynamic manufacturing environment.
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Your application will include the following questions:
- Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
- Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
- What's your expected monthly basic salary?
- How much notice are you required to give your current employer?
SAM Malaysia is a key player in precision machining, equipment integration and automation solutions, primarily for the aerospace and equipment/semiconductor industries.
We are a subsidiary of Singapore Aerospace Manufacturing (SAM) Pte Ltd a leading manufacturer of critical aero‑engine components whose clientele includes some of the world’s major aviation players. In addition to Malaysia and Singapore, SAM also has a presence in Thailand, China, Germany and the United Kingdom.
We are growing and we need suitably qualified people to support us on our journey. If you are looking for an environment where you will be challenged and where you will be able to contribute in a meaningful way, do consider what we have to offer. You have the opportunity to learn and collaborate with our international workforce and business partners from Asia and Europe.
Join a company that was born in South East Asia, has grown to be present in five other countries across the world and with ambitions to grow further. There are sometimes greater learning opportunities, greater satisfaction and sense of achievement in being part of a team that reaches for the top than joining a team that is already there.
Come be part of our growth journey!
Come join our diversified team and we will provide the thrust you need to take your career to the skies!
SAM Malaysia is a key player in precision machining, equipment integration and automation solutions, primarily for the aerospace and equipment/semiconductor industries.
We are a subsidiary of Singapore Aerospace Manufacturing (SAM) Pte Ltd a leading manufacturer of critical aero‑engine components whose clientele includes some of the world’s major aviation players. In addition to Malaysia and Singapore, SAM also has a presence in Thailand, China, Germany and the United Kingdom.
We are growing and we need suitably qualified people to support us on our journey. If you are looking for an environment where you will be challenged and where you will be able to contribute in a meaningful way, do consider what we have to offer. You have the opportunity to learn and collaborate with our international workforce and business partners from Asia and Europe.
Join a company that was born in South East Asia, has grown to be present in five other countries across the world and with ambitions to grow further. There are sometimes greater learning opportunities, greater satisfaction and sense of achievement in being part of a team that reaches for the top than joining a team that is already there.
Come be part of our growth journey!
Come join our diversified team and we will provide the thrust you need to take your career to the skies!
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