Planning Manager

BROOKS AUTOMATION MALAYSIA SDN. BHD.; Pasir Gudang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 320,000; Full time

Job summary

Brooks Automation Malaysia is seeking a Planning Manager to lead Production Planning and Materials Planning, aligning demand with supply and optimizing inventory to sustain uninterrupted manufacturing and growth.

The role collaborates with Manufacturing, Procurement, Engineering, Quality, Logistics and Global Planning, driving ERP discipline, SIOP processes, and continuous improvement while developing a high-performing planning team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 10–12 years in supply chain, planning or manufacturing operations.
• Minimum 5 years of leadership experience managing planners.
• APICS/ASCM CPIM, CSCP or equivalent certification preferred.
• Experience in semiconductor capital equipment or electronics manufacturing preferred.
• Strong understanding of SIOP, MRP, inventory management and capacity planning.

Responsibilities

• Lead and develop the Production Planning and Materials Planning teams.
• Establish planning KPIs, performance objectives and succession plans.
• Drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and customer focus.
• Own and manage Master Production Schedule (MPS) to meet commitments.
• Develop capacity plans to support growth and operational efficiency.
• Review demand, backlog, forecast changes and production constraints.
• Ensure timely creation, release and management of production work orders.
• Drive schedule adherence and manufacturing execution performance.
• Coordinate supplier capacity and materials readiness across sites.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic Thinking

Cross-Functional Leadership

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management

APICS CPIM/CSCP Certification

Tools

Oracle ERP / MRP

Planning Dashboards

Job description

Brooks is a prominent leader in the Semiconductor industry, known for our innovative technology and sustainable solutions. The Planning Manager is responsible for leading and integrating Production Planning and Materials Planning activities to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations, inventory optimization, customer delivery performance, and business growth. This role serves as the primary owner of demand-to-supply alignment, capacity planning, material readiness, production scheduling, and inventory management across Brooks Automation Malaysia.

The Planning Manager will establish and execute planning strategies that balance customer demand, manufacturing capacity, inventory investment, and supplier capabilities while driving world-class planning processes, ERP discipline, and operational excellence.

The position plays a key leadership role within the Supply Chain organization and collaborates closely with Manufacturing, Procurement, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, Program Management, and Global Planning teams.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and develop the Production Planning and Materials Planning teams.

Establish planning KPIs, performance objectives, and succession plans.

Drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and customer focus.

Production Planning

Own and manage the Master Production Schedule (MPS) to meet customer commitments and revenue targets.

Develop finite and infinite capacity plans to support business growth and operational efficiency.

Review demand fluctuations, backlog, forecast changes, and production constraints.

Ensure timely creation, release, and management of production work orders.

Drive production schedule adherence and manufacturing execution performance.

Lead recovery plans for production delays and capacity bottlenecks.

Coordinate factory loading strategies and manpower requirements with Manufacturing leadership.

Manage material availability, CTB (Clear-to-Build), shortages, excess and obsolete inventory.

Establish inventory stocking policies, safety stock strategies, and replenishment models.

Lead escalation management for supplier shortages, long lead-time risks, and allocation situations.

Optimize inventory investment while maintaining required service levels.

Work closely with Procurement, Sourcing and Global Commodity Management (GCM) teams on supplier performance and risk mitigation.

NPI & Product Transfer Support

Support New Product Introduction (NPI), site transfers, and production ramps.

Develop material readiness and production ramp plans.

Coordinate planning activities with Engineering, Program Management, and Sourcing teams.

Assess supply chain readiness and identify risks impacting program schedules.

Support localization and supplier transition initiatives.

ERP, Systems & Process Management

Drive best practices in Oracle ERP, MRP, Planning and Scheduling systems.

Ensure accurate planning master data, BOM structures, lead times, planning parameters, and inventory settings.

Develop planning dashboards and analytics for management decision-making.

Drive process standardization and digitalization initiatives.

Ensure compliance with Brooks QMS procedures and planning controls.

Stakeholder & Escalation Management

Serve as the primary escalation point for supply-demand imbalances.

Partner with Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, Quality, Engineering and Commercial teams.

Present planning performance, risks, and mitigation plans to senior management.

Communicate proactively with global planning and supply chain teams.

Qualifications & Experience:

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or related discipline.

At least 10 - 12 years of supply chain, planning, or manufacturing operations experience with a minimum of 5 years of leadership experience managing planners.

APICS/ASCM CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent certification preferred.

Experience in semiconductor capital equipment, electronics manufacturing preferred

Strong understanding of SIOP, MRP, inventory management, capacity planning, and supply chain optimization.

Technical

Demand Planning, Production Planning, Materials Planning, Inventory Management, Capacity Planning, SIOP/IBP, Oracle ERP / MRP, Supply Chain Analytics, NPI Planning, Risk Management

Leadership

Strategic Thinking, People Development, Change Management, Decision Making, Stakeholder Management, Cross-Functional Leadership, Problem Solving, Communication & Influence