Planning Sr Representative

Keysight Technologies Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.; Penang; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Keysight Technologies Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

in Penang seeks a seasoned Supply Chain Planner to coordinate end-to-end production planning, align materials and capacity with demand, and interface with Marketing, Sales, Production, R&D, Finance, Materials, Logistics, and contract manufacturers. You will optimize inventory, monitor delivery risks, support NPI and product transfers, and drive improvements across planning processes using ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Master Degree or University Degree or equivalent.
• 6 to 8 years of relevant experience in supply chain planning, production planning, material planning, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience in electronics/semiconductor manufacturing is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute production and supply planning activities based on customer demand, forecast, backlog, material availability, and production capacity.
• Monitor customer orders and delivery requirements to ensure on-time delivery and meet revenue objectives.
• Review demand and supply conditions to identify potential material shortages and capacity constraints.
• Collaborate with Buyers, Production, Engineering, Procurement, Logistics, and Contract Manufacturers to resolve supply constraints.
• Manage finished goods, work-in-progress, and material inventory balancing service levels and targets.
• Drive planning actions such as production pull/push and material prioritization based on changing needs.
• Support NPI, product transfer, outsourcing, and lifecycle activities ensuring material readiness.
• Perform data analysis and provide visibility of supply-demand gaps and delivery risks.
• Participate in continuous improvement, Lean, digitalization, and planning transformation initiatives.
• Ensure planning activities comply with business processes and ERP systems.
• Provide timely escalation and recommendations to management on critical supply chain issues.
• Support ad hoc supply chain projects based on evolving requirements.

Skills

Supply chain planning

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelors or Master Degree in relevant field

Job description

Keysight Technologies Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. 4.6 View all jobs

is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~16,800 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more

Our culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions.We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Plans and coordinates end-to-end supply chain planning, including when goods should be produced and in what quantity, while optimizing the balance between customer delivery requirements and inventory levels. Interfaces with Marketing, Sales, Production, R&D, Finance, Materials, Logistics, Service Part Organization, Customer Service and contract manufacturers (CM) and original design manufacturers (ODM) to compile, develop, validate and communicate production/shipment plans and associated strategies that support overall business objectives. Uses enterprise resource planning (ERP) system(s) for processes such as inventory tracking, supplier scheduling, process and workflow management, etc. Establishes and manages relationships with suppliers/partners. May be responsible for coordinating new product introduction (NPI), product transfer and new supply chain setup including assuring materials, labor and test capacity are in place to meet volume production. May have global or multi-site inventory management responsibilities. May partner with Sales and Marketing to develop factory support processes for indirect channels and worldwide customer escalations. Works on production planning assignments with clearly defined objectives. Solves problems of limited scope and complexity.

Overview

is at the forefront of technology innovation, delivering breakthroughs and trusted insights in electronic design, simulation, prototyping, test, manufacturing, and optimization. Our ~16,800 employees create world-class solutions in communications, 5G, automotive, energy, quantum, aerospace, defense, and semiconductor markets for customers in over 100 countries. Learn more

Our culture embraces a bold vision of where technology can take us and a passion for tackling challenging problems with industry-first solutions.We believe that when people feel a sense of belonging, they can be more creative, innovative, and thrive at all points in their careers.

Plans and coordinates end-to-end supply chain planning, including when goods should be produced and in what quantity, while optimizing the balance between customer delivery requirements and inventory levels. Interfaces with Marketing, Sales, Production, R&D, Finance, Materials, Logistics, Service Part Organization, Customer Service and contract manufacturers (CM) and original design manufacturers (ODM) to compile, develop, validate and communicate production/shipment plans and associated strategies that support overall business objectives. Uses enterprise resource planning (ERP) system(s) for processes such as inventory tracking, supplier scheduling, process and workflow management, etc. Establishes and manages relationships with suppliers/partners. May be responsible for coordinating new product introduction (NPI), product transfer and new supply chain setup including assuring materials, labor and test capacity are in place to meet volume production. May have global or multi-site inventory management responsibilities. May partner with Sales and Marketing to develop factory support processes for indirect channels and worldwide customer escalations. Works on production planning assignments with clearly defined objectives. Solves problems of limited scope and complexity.

Responsibilities

• Manage and execute production and supply planning activities based on customer demand, forecast, backlog, material availability, and production capacity.
• Monitor customer orders and delivery requirements to ensure on-time delivery and achievement of business/revenue objectives.
• Review demand and supply conditions regularly and proactively identify potential material shortages, capacity constraints, and delivery risks.
• Collaborate with Buyers, Production, Engineering, Procurement, Logistics, and Contract Manufacturers to resolve supply constraints and support customer requirements.
• Manage and optimize finished goods, work-in-progress, and material inventory while balancing customer service requirements and inventory targets.
• Drive appropriate planning actions such as production pull-in/push-out, material prioritization, and recovery planning based on changing business requirements.
• Support NPI, product transfer, outsourcing, and product lifecycle activities, ensuring planning and material readiness for successful execution.
• Perform data analysis and provide clear visibility of supply-demand gaps, delivery risks, inventory exposure, and other relevant planning metrics.
• Participate in continuous improvement, Lean, digitalization, and planning transformation initiatives to enhance planning efficiency and effectiveness.
• Ensure planning activities comply with established business processes, systems, and operational requirements.
• Provide timely escalation and recommendations to management on critical supply chain issues that may impact customer delivery or business performance.
• Support ad hoc supply chain projects and responsibilities based on evolving business requirements.

Qualifications

• Bachelors or Master Degree or University Degree or equivalent.
• Preferably 6 to 8 years of relevant experience in supply chain planning, production planning, material planning, or manufacturing operations.
• Experience in a high-tech, electronics, semiconductor, or manufacturing environment would be an advantage.

***Keysight is an Equal Opportunity Employer.***