Planning Manager

Michael Page; Kuala Selangor; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automotive manufacturer in Malaysia is seeking an experienced Planning Manager to drive production planning excellence and optimize operational efficiency. The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or Industrial Engineering and at least 8 years of experience in production planning. This role offers competitive remuneration and a chance to work in a dynamic environment with growth opportunities.

Benefits

Competitive remuneration and benefits package

Opportunities for growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in production planning or supply chain management.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in planning software and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production planning schedules to meet customer demand.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with procurement.
• Collaborate with teams to align production plans.
• Analyze capacity and resource requirements.
• Identify and resolve planning conflicts.
• Implement planning systems to improve accuracy.
• Prepare reports on production performance.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Leadership skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

Planning software

Microsoft Office applications

Job description

Work in a top tier company in the industry. Be in a position to drive growth, change management & continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production planning schedules to meet customer demand and delivery timelines.
• Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with procurement to ensure material availability.
• Collaborate with manufacturing, logistics, and sales teams to align production plans with business objectives.
• Analyze capacity and resource requirements to optimize utilization.
• Identify and resolve planning conflicts, ensuring smooth workflow and minimal disruptions.
• Implement planning systems and tools to improve accuracy and efficiency.
• Prepare reports on production performance, capacity utilization, and forecast accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in production planning or supply chain management, preferably in automotive or manufacturing.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in planning software and Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple priorities effectively.

About the Company

A leading automotive manufacturer in Malaysia is looking for an experienced Planning Manager to join their growing team. With a strong vision to become a market leader, the company has built its success on continuous innovation and expansion.

As part of this growth journey, they are seeking a skilled professional to drive production planning excellence and optimize operational efficiency.

Benefits

• Be part of a globally recognized automotive brand.
• Work in a dynamic, innovative environment with opportunities for growth.
• Competitive remuneration and benefits package.