Planning Manager

Wipro Consumer Care (LDW) Sdn Bhd; Kajang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Wipro Consumer Care (LDW) Sdn Bhd is seeking a Planning Manager based in Kajang to shape material planning, purchasing, and production forecasting. You will bridge sales targets with operations, ensuring resilient supply chains and profitable outcomes.

The role emphasizes SAP-driven master planning, inventory control, and collaboration with Sales, Marketing, and NPD to optimize product flow for local and export markets.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related field.
• 5–8 years of planning and supply chain experience.
• Strong problem-solving and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to coordinate across production, marketing, and commercial teams.

Responsibilities

• Production Scheduling & Master Planning: Own and update the monthly Master Planning Schedule (MPS) in SAP and align forecasts.
• Order Fulfillment & Supply Continuity: Ensure timely supply for local and export markets to meet service levels.
• Inventory & Stock Optimization: Maintain balanced inventory to protect supply while controlling working capital.
• Cross-Functional Operations: Align Production, Marketing, NPD, and Sales for new products and schedule changes.
• Process Optimization & Compliance: Monitor schedules, track metrics, and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Team Leadership & Management: Supervise and coach team members for smooth operations.

Skills

Planning

Supply chain planning

Inventory management

Master planning

Forecasting

SAP ERP

Leadership

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

Role : Planning Manager
Location : Kajang

Role Overview

As our Planning Manager, you won't just track inventory - you'll shape the strategy that keeps our product moving and our customers satisfied. You will take charge of material planning, purchasing, and production forecasting, acting as the key link between sales targets and operational output. If you’re passionate about building resilient supply chains, eliminating bottlenecks, and making a direct impact on profitability, this is the role for you.

Key Responsibilities

Production Scheduling & Master Planning:

Own and update the monthly Master Planning Schedule (MPS) in SAP, ensuring timely forecast uploads, accurate planned order creation, and aligned pull lists based on Marketing and Export forecasts.

Order Fulfillment & Supply Continuity:

Guarantee timely and sufficient supply of finished goods for both local and export markets to maximize order fulfillment rates and achieve target Customer Service Levels (ISO standards).

Inventory & Stock Optimization:

Maintain optimal inventory levels to balance supply security with working capital targets, actively working with Sales & Marketing to minimize slow-moving inventory and prevent order cancellations.

Cross-Functional Operations:

Drive end-to-end alignment across Production, Marketing, NPD, and Sales to handle new product introductions, line deletions, and schedule updates seamlessly.

Process Optimization & Compliance:

Continuously monitor production schedules, track unfulfilled stock metrics, prepare executive performance reports, and ensure all operational processes adhere to relevant regulatory and compliance standards.

Team Leadership & Management:

Supervise, coach, and support direct and indirect team members to ensure smooth operational workflow and high output quality.

Key Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, or a related field, with 5–8 years of proven experience in Planning and Supply Chain planning operations.

Proactive problem solver with an ability to anticipate supply chain bottlenecks, analyze operational pitfalls, and implement effective process improvements.

Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder management skills to coordinate across production, marketing, and commercial teams.

High achievement orientation, well-organized, highly resourceful, and committed to meeting both inventory efficiency and customer satisfaction goals.

Wipro Unza Malaysia and Wipro Consumer Care (LDW) are part of Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting, a fast-growing FMCG business across Asia, the Middle East and Africa.

In Malaysia, we bring together a strong heritage in personal care, skincare, male grooming, household care, wellness and healthcare products, with trusted brands such as Safi, Carrie Junior, Enchanteur, Aiken, Romano, Dashing, Scentify, Bio-essence, Ginvera, Ebene, Syahirah, MaxKleen, NappiKleen and more.

With strong local presence and manufacturing capabilities, we are committed to quality products, trusted brands and creating a workplace where people can learn, grow and make a meaningful impact.

Wipro Unza Malaysia and Wipro Consumer Care (LDW) are part of Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting, a fast-growing FMCG business across Asia, the Middle East and Africa.

In Malaysia, we bring together a strong heritage in personal care, skincare, male grooming, household care, wellness and healthcare products, with trusted brands such as Safi, Carrie Junior, Enchanteur, Aiken, Romano, Dashing, Scentify, Bio-essence, Ginvera, Ebene, Syahirah, MaxKleen, NappiKleen and more.

With strong local presence and manufacturing capabilities, we are committed to quality products, trusted brands and creating a workplace where people can learn, grow and make a meaningful impact.