Planner (Penang Island/ Batu Kawan) (US-based MNC) (ID: 695134)

PERSOL Malaysia; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

PERSOL Malaysia is seeking a Production Planner and Controller in Penang to collaborate with Business Units and customers to develop and execute a demand plan and production schedule. You will manage master scheduling, capacity sizing, and ERP loading to ensure on-time delivery and revenue realization.

The role requires 1–2 years in materials planning, strong English communication, and knowledge of ERP/MRP.

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of ERP/MRP systems.
• 1–2 years of materials-related experience.
• Advanced PC skills and ability to read reports and procedures.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• APICS certification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop collaborative demand plan with BU and customers.
• Create Master Schedule based on resource and capacity sizing.
• Load Master Schedule into ERP system.
• Maintain feasible production plan and coordinate with operations.
• Develop revenue forecast and monitor performance with corrective actions.

Skills

ERP/MRP knowledge

Materials planning

Communication skills

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years experience

Masters without experience

Tools

APICS Certification (preferred)

Job description

Overview
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 company 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 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

KNOWLEDGE REQUIREMENTS

Thorough knowledge of ERP/MRP

1 to 2 years Materials related experiences

Advanced PC skills including knowledge of company 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

APICS Certification Preferred

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s degree + 2 years of experience, or Masters without experience.

Or an equivalent combination of education, training or experience

APPLICATION QUESTIONS

Your application will include the following questions:

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• Which of the following languages are you fluent in?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Production Planner and Controller?
• How much notice are you required to give your current employer?