Planning Officer

Oriental Fastech Manufacturing sdn bhd; Seberang Perai; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Oriental Fastech Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd. (OFM) in Bukit Minyak Industrial Area is seeking a Production Planning professional to coordinate subcontractor activities and ensure on-time delivery of materials and finished goods.

The role involves preparing subcontractor production schedules aligned with customer requirements and internal priorities. You will liaise with multiple internal departments to maintain smooth material flow, monitor performance, and update planning reports.

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Manufacturing, Logistics, or a related field.
• Preferably 1–2 years of working experience in production planning, subcontractor coordination, or a related role in the manufacturing industry.
• Good knowledge of production planning, material control, and inventory management.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and monitor subcontractor production activities to ensure timely delivery of materials and finished products.
• Prepare and maintain subcontractor production schedules based on customer requirements and production priorities.
• Coordinate with subcontractors on production progress, material availability, delivery schedules, and outstanding orders.
• Monitor subcontractor performance and follow up on any production delays, quality issues, or delivery discrepancies.
• Liaise with internal departments, including Production, Purchasing, Warehouse, Quality Assurance, and Customer Service, to ensure smooth planning and material flow.
• Monitor and maintain accurate records of materials sent to and received from subcontractors.
• Ensure subcontractor production and delivery schedules are aligned with the company's overall production plan.
• Identify potential production bottlenecks and coordinate corrective actions to minimize disruptions.
• Prepare and update planning reports, subcontractor status reports, and delivery schedules.
• Assist other Planning team members with production planning, scheduling, material coordination, and other planning-related activities when required.

Skills

Production planning

Subcontractor coordination

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Communication

Education

Diploma/Bachelor in Supply Chain/Logistics

Tools

ERP software

Microsoft Office

Job description

This role involves planning, coordinating, and monitoring subcontractor production activities to ensure timely delivery of materials and finished products. You will prepare and maintain subcontractor production schedules based on customer requirements and production priorities, and liaise with internal departments to ensure smooth planning and material flow.

Key responsibilities

Plan, coordinate, and monitor subcontractor production activities to ensure timely delivery of materials and finished products

Prepare and maintain subcontractor production schedules based on customer requirements and production priorities

Coordinate with subcontractors on production progress, material availability, delivery schedules, and outstanding orders

Monitor subcontractor performance and follow up on any production delays, quality issues, or delivery discrepancies

Liaise with internal departments, including Production, Purchasing, Warehouse, Quality Assurance, and Customer Service, to ensure smooth planning and material flow

Monitor and maintain accurate records of materials sent to and received from subcontractors

Ensure subcontractor production and delivery schedules are aligned with the company's overall production plan

Identify potential production bottlenecks and coordinate corrective actions to minimize disruptions

Prepare and update planning reports, subcontractor status reports, and delivery schedules

Assist other Planning team members with production planning, scheduling, material coordination, and other planning-related activities when required

About you

Diploma or Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Manufacturing, Logistics, or a related field

Preferably 1–2 years of working experience in production planning, subcontractor coordination, or a related role in the manufacturing industry

Good knowledge of production planning, material control, and inventory management

Proficient in Microsoft Office, particularly Microsoft Excel

Experience with ERP systems is an added advantage

Good communication, coordination, and problem-solving skills

Able to work independently with minimal supervision and manage multiple tasks effectively

Able to work under pressure, meet tight deadlines, and adapt to changing production priorities

Strong sense of responsibility, attention to detail, and good organizational skills

Able to communicate effectively with internal departments and external subcontractors

Oriental Fastech Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd. (OFM), located in Bukit Minyak Industrial Area is a company incorporated on 10.04.2006 and fully owned subsidiary of YBS International Berhad (Formerly known as LNG Resources Berhad) listed in Ace Market in Malaysia. OFM is engaged in promoted activities in Advanced Electronics sector. It principal activities as manufacture and sale of precision machining and stamping components for telecommunication, industrial sensor, switches, electronics equipment and other industries and the provision of related specialized engineering services.

Oriental Fastech Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd. (OFM), located in Bukit Minyak Industrial Area is a company incorporated on 10.04.2006 and fully owned subsidiary of YBS International Berhad (Formerly known as LNG Resources Berhad) listed in Ace Market in Malaysia. OFM is engaged in promoted activities in Advanced Electronics sector. It principal activities as manufacture and sale of precision machining and stamping components for telecommunication, industrial sensor, switches, electronics equipment and other industries and the provision of related specialized engineering services.