Planning Engineer

PT. KINGFA SCI & TECH INDONESIA; Penang; On-site; MYR 33,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Career advancement opportunities

Collaborative work environment

Job summary

Kingfa Malaysia is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Planning Engineer to join our team. You will coordinate production planning, material requirements, inventory control, and production scheduling to ensure efficient manufacturing operations and timely order fulfillment.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and at least 1 year of PMC experience, strong Excel skills, and familiarity with ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field.
• At least 1 year in PMC or production planning.
• Understanding of MRP, inventory management, and manufacturing processes.
• Proficiency in Excel; ERP experience is a plus.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Excellent cross-functional coordination and communication.
• Ability to work independently and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production plans and schedules based on orders, forecasts, and capacity.
• Monitor daily production progress to meet targets and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate with Production, Purchasing, Warehouse to ensure material availability.
• Prepare and manage material requirement plans (MRP).
• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Track material consumption and production output for accuracy.
• Identify shortages and delays and coordinate timely solutions.
• Follow up on procurement and delivery to ensure on-time arrival.
• Prepare daily, weekly, monthly planning and inventory reports.
• Analyze capacity, utilization, and turnover to improve efficiency.
• Resolve planning and material-related issues with relevant departments.
• Ensure PMC processes comply with company policies.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional coordination

Organizational skills

Independent working

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

Employment Type: Full-time

Kingfa Malaysia is seeking a detail-oriented and proactive Planning Engineer to join our team. In this role, you will be responsible for coordinating production planning, material requirements, inventory control, and production scheduling to ensure efficient manufacturing operations and timely order fulfillment.

What You’ll Be Doing

Develop and maintain production plans and schedules based on customer orders, forecasts, and production capacity.

Monitor daily production progress to ensure production targets and delivery schedules are achieved.

Coordinate with Production, Purchasing, Warehouse, and other relevant departments to ensure sufficient material availability for production.

Prepare and manage material requirement plans (MRP) to support production schedules.

Monitor raw material, semi-finished goods, and finished goods inventory levels to maintain optimal stock levels.

Track material consumption, inventory movements, and production output to ensure accuracy.

Identify potential material shortages, production delays, and scheduling conflicts, and coordinate timely solutions.

Follow up on material procurement and delivery schedules to ensure materials arrive on time.

Monitor production orders and ensure timely completion and delivery according to customer requirements.

Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly production planning and inventory reports.

Analyze production capacity, material utilization, and inventory turnover to improve operational efficiency.

Coordinate with relevant departments to resolve production planning and material-related issues.

Ensure PMC processes comply with company policies and operational requirements.

Perform other related duties and ad-hoc tasks as assigned by the supervisor.

What We’re Looking For

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.

Minimum of 1 year of experience in PMC, production planning, material control, or supply chain management, preferably in the manufacturing industry.

Basic understanding of production planning, material requirements planning (MRP), inventory management, and manufacturing processes.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel. Experience with ERP systems is an advantage.

Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Excellent coordination and communication skills to work effectively with cross-functional teams.

Ability to work independently, manage multiple priorities, and meet tight deadlines.

Strong sense of responsibility, attention to detail, execution ability, and initiative.

Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Good verbal and written communication skills in both Chinese and English.

Fluency in Chinese is mandatory.

What We Offer

At Kingfa Malaysia, we are committed to supporting our employees’ professional growth and well-being. We provide a competitive remuneration package, opportunities for career advancement, and a collaborative work environment that empowers you to thrive.