Planning Manager (Production/Material Planning)

Plexus Manufacturing Sdn Bhd; Penang; On-site; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Miscellaneous allowance

Dental

Sports (Gym)

Parking

Employee Privilege Program

Meal Subsidy

Job summary

Plexus Manufacturing Sdn Bhd in Penang seeks a Planning Manager to drive collaboration across the value stream, balance customer demand with feasibility, and steer initiatives toward Customer Service Excellence and strong operational results.

You will lead a planning team, ensure SOP compliance, train staff, and partner with Materials, Production, Program Management and Finance to optimize the master production schedule, inventory, and site revenue.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 8+ years related experience preferred.
• Strong self-motivation with the ability to work independently and in a team.
• Excellent written and oral communication, organizational and troubleshooting skills.
• Proactive approach and ownership for the Focus Factory success.
• Commitment to safety and confidentiality of company and customer information.
• Experience with Google Workspace, Microsoft Word and Excel; ability to learn Plexus systems.

Responsibilities

• Drive collaboration across Plexus value stream to meet customer service goals.
• Develop and train the planning team; ensure SOPs and work instructions are followed.
• Collaborate with Materials, Production, Program Management and Finance.
• Support Demand Management and Capacity Planning, S&OP activities.
• Oversee master production schedule to optimize customer satisfaction and inventory days.
• Lead with Plexus Core Values; drive succession planning and coaching.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Google Workspace

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

MRP/ERP systems

Job description

Purpose Statement: The Planning Manager will drive collaboration across the overall Plexus value stream. Coordinating and directing resources based upon balancing customer demand requirements and feasibility to achieve Customer Service Excellence and Operational Goals.

Key Job Accountabilities:

Responsible for the competence, training and development of the Planning team, and ensure the functional teams adhere to SOP and Work Instructions.

Facilitate collaborative processes with key functional teams (i.e. Materials, Production, Program Management, and Finance) that drive operational excellence.

Support Demand Management and Planning processes related to Capacity Planning and Sales, Inventory, Operations & Planning.

Manage and provide oversight and direction to the planning team to ensure the coordination and development to of a master production schedule that optimizes customer satisfaction, days of inventory and supports the site revenue plan.

Responsible to exemplify and hold their team accountable to demonstrating the Plexus Core Values. Leader will focus on evaluating potential, driving succession planning, and ensuring their employees receive the development and coaching required to realize their full potential.

Education/Experience Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree with 8 or more years of related experience is preferred. An equivalent combination of education and/or experience will be considered.

Other Qualifications:

Employee must be self-motivated with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.

Employee must possess good written and oral communication, organizational and troubleshooting skills.

The ability to take a proactive approach, and take ownership for all activities related to the success of the Focus Factory in order to ensure successful operations.

Employee must work safely at all times and maintain confidentiality of all company and customer information.

Must have computer experience with Google Workspace or Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and the ability to learn Plexus Data Collection and MRP/ERP systems.

General office equipment and materials.

Make a difference with Plexus.

We are creators. Innovators. Engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and service experts passionate about building a better world. When you join Plexus, you'll be part of a collaborative, imaginative team of problem-solvers. You'll partner with leading companies across the globe to bring exciting, life-changing new technologies to their customers.

Plexus is a global company where you can push the boundaries of innovation and discover your highest potential. You can deliver solutions to our customers through visionary products that protect lives, discover elusive answers, help people and cultures connect, and revolutionize how we experience the world around us. Whether you're an experienced professional or skilled manufacturer, a recent graduate ready to make an impact or a student eager to gain hands-on internship experience - with a career at Plexus, you can make a real difference.

Make a difference with Plexus.

We are creators. Innovators. Engineering, manufacturing, supply chain and service experts passionate about building a better world. When you join Plexus, you'll be part of a collaborative, imaginative team of problem-solvers. You'll partner with leading companies across the globe to bring exciting, life-changing new technologies to their customers.

Plexus is a global company where you can push the boundaries of innovation and discover your highest potential. You can deliver solutions to our customers through visionary products that protect lives, discover elusive answers, help people and cultures connect, and revolutionize how we experience the world around us. Whether you're an experienced professional or skilled manufacturer, a recent graduate ready to make an impact or a student eager to gain hands-on internship experience - with a career at Plexus, you can make a real difference.

Perks and benefits Medical Miscellaneous allowance Dental Sports (e.g. Gym) Parking Event Center, Employee Privilege Program, Meal Sub