Senior Planner

Ultra Clean Technology; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading semiconductor company in Malaysia is seeking a talented Planner/Senior Planner to enhance production efficiency. This role involves managing material planning for complex projects, coordinating with cross-functional teams, and ensuring accurate data in planning systems. The successful candidate will be tasked with identifying production bottlenecks, executing purchase plans, and ensuring timely delivery of materials. Ideal applicants should possess a diploma in engineering and relevant experience, particularly in manufacturing settings.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of experience for Planner role.
• At least 5 years of experience for Senior Planner role.
• Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.

Responsibilities

• Ensure timely material availability for production.
• Coordinate with departments for on-time delivery.
• Identify and address production bottlenecks.
• Maintain systems data integrity.

Skills

Material planning

Cross-functional coordination

Data analysis

Bottleneck identification

Education

Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or Industrial Systems Engineering

Job description

Planner / Senior Planner (Malaysia)

Join UCT and become part of the fastest‑growing sector in the world. UCT indirectly touches every semiconductor chip that goes into smartphones, smart cars and AI devices. We are looking for a talented Planner / Senior Planner to drive production efficiency by managing material planning for complex projects involving 500–1000 items.

The role ensures timely material availability, coordinates cross‑functional teams, and maintains data accuracy in planning systems. Responsibilities include identifying bottlenecks, executing purchase plans, supporting quality resolution, and generating reports to support decision‑making and customer commitments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Parts maintenance checking before project kickoff.
• Plan & schedule material availability to meet customer delivery commitments.
• Coordinate with other departments (Buyer, Operations, Programme, Warehouse) for on‑time delivery.
• Maintain systems data integrity, ensuring accurate purchase parts and fabrication parts.
• Identify possible production bottlenecks and develop contingency plans.
• Work with vendors on new revision materials or temporary change orders.
• Translate forecast into material plans and coordinate pull‑in/pull‑out with suppliers.
• Execute material planning and purchase for production fulfillment.
• Review daily reports with the purchasing department.
• Coordinate with quality engineers on non‑conforming materials.
• Ensure on‑time delivery of materials from suppliers.
• Attend production meetings and other communication updates.
• Generate management reports and other activities as assigned by superior.

Educational / Certification Requirement

Diploma in Mechanical, Electrical, Electronics, Mechatronics, or Industrial Systems Engineering.

Experience Requirement

• At least 2 years of working experience for Planner.
• At least 5 years of working experience for Senior Planner.
• Preferred in a manufacturing environment.
• Comfortable with paperwork and system updates.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

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 identity and expression, marital status, and any other characteristic protected under laws and regulations.