Planning Executive: Production & Forecast Optimization

ViTrox Corporation Berhad; Simpang Ampat; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ViTrox Corporation Berhad in Penang, Malaysia is seeking a proactive Planning Executive to manage production scheduling and material planning to ensure on-time fulfillment. You will work closely with Sales, R&D, and Procurement to align demand forecasts with manufacturing capacity and inventory targets.

The role emphasizes enhancing forecast accuracy and driving continuous improvement across end-to-end order fulfillment, with a focus on meeting customer requirements through effective planning

Qualifications

• Diploma, degree, or master's in Business Administration, Operations Management, Logistics and Supply Chain, Technology Management or equivalent
• Preferably 3+ years related experience in order fulfillment and material planning
• Strong planning and scheduling skills with inventory control proficiency

Responsibilities

• Execute detailed production scheduling and material planning based on sales orders and demand forecasts.
• Ensure the build plan aligns with customer requests and requirements.
• Drive forecast accuracy by coordinating with the Business Development team on demand loading.
• Collaborate with R&D, Technical Support, and Procurement on critical planning tasks and stock levels for safety inventory.
• Lead continuous improvement of end-to-end order fulfillment processes.

Skills

Production scheduling

Material planning

Forecast accuracy

Fulfillment planning

Education

Diploma/Degree in Operations Management

MBA in Business Administration

Tools

ERP systems

MRP software

Job description

ViTrox Corporation Berhad in Penang, Malaysia is seeking a proactive Planning Executive to manage production scheduling and material planning to ensure on-time fulfillment. You will work closely with Sales, R&D, and Procurement to align demand forecasts with manufacturing capacity and inventory targets.

The role emphasizes enhancing forecast accuracy and driving continuous improvement across end-to-end order fulfillment, with a focus on meeting customer requirements through effective planning