Planning Executive

ViTrox Corporation Berhad; Simpang Ampat; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm located in Penang, Malaysia is seeking a proactive Planning Executive to enhance production scheduling and material planning processes. The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of experience related to order fulfillment and possess a strong understanding of production control. Key responsibilities include collaborating with internal teams, driving forecast accuracy, and leading continuous improvement. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately to potential make valuable contributions.

Qualifications

• More than 3 years of related experience in order fulfillment and material planning.
• Understanding of production control and planning.
• Experience in inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Execute detailed production scheduling and material planning based on sales orders.
• Ensure build plan accuracy by matching production activities with customer requests.
• Drive forecast accuracy by working with the Business Development team.
• Collaborate with stakeholders on critical planning tasks.
• Lead efforts for continuous improvement in order fulfillment processes.

Skills

Production scheduling

Material planning

Forecast accuracy

Planning and scheduling

Fast-paced work environment

Education

Diploma, Degree, or Master's in Business Administration, Operation Management, Logistics and Supply Chain, Technology Management or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a proactive and skilled Planning Executive to join our results-driven team. If you excel at production scheduling, material planning, and driving forecast accuracy while ensuring continuous process improvement for end-to-end fulfillment, we encourage you to apply immediately to be a key contributor!

Responsibilities

• Execute detailed production scheduling and material planning based on incoming sales orders and the latest demand forecasts.
• Ensure the build plan is met accurately by matching production and material planning activities with customer requests and requirements.
• Drive forecast accuracy by liaising directly with the Business Development team regarding customer demand loading and projections.
• Collaborate with internal stakeholders (R&D, Technical Support, and Procurement) on critical planning tasks, including identifying and securing essential parts, establishing strategic stock levels for safety inventory and managing material and inventory planning for New Product Introduction (NPI) projects.
• Lead continuous improvement efforts for the end-to-end order fulfillment processes to enhance efficiency and effectiveness.

Qualifications

• Diploma, Degree, or Master's in Business Administration, Operation Management, Logistics and Supply Chain, Technology Management or equivalent

Required Skills

• Preferably more than 3 years related experience in order fulfillment and material planning
• Understanding of production control and planning, experience in inventory control
• Excellent planning and scheduling skills
• Strong growth mindset and able to work in a fast paced environment