Procurement & Planning Manager

EPS Malaysia; Selangor; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Selangor, Malaysia is seeking a Planning & Procurement Manager. This role involves overseeing production planning, managing supplier relations, and coordinating logistics to achieve operational efficiency. The ideal candidate will have 5-7 years of experience in procurement within manufacturing and a bachelor's degree in a related field. Fluency in English is required. This position plays a critical role in streamlining operations and ensuring timely delivery of products.

Qualifications

• 5-7 years of procurement & supply chain experience in manufacturing.
• 2-3 years of managerial experience in relevant fields.
• Proven track record in procurement and supplier development.

Responsibilities

• Lead production planning for in-house and outsourced jobs.
• Develop sourcing strategies and maintain supplier networks.
• Manage shipping arrangements and inventory levels.

Skills

Production planning

Procurement strategies

Supplier management

Logistics coordination

Cross-department collaboration

ERP/MRP tools

Fluent English

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management or Industrial Engineering

Job description

This role oversees the full spectrum of production planning and procurement activities to ensure smooth and cost-effective operations in a high-mix precision manufacturing environment. The Planning & Procurement Manager plays a key role in strategic sourcing, capacity planning, production scheduling, and supplier performance.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Planning & Scheduling

   Lead end-to-end production planning for in-house and outsourced jobs to ensure timely delivery and optimal capacity utilization.

   Monitor job releases and work order prioritization based on customer deadlines and available resources.

   Collaborate with Engineering, Sales, and Quality teams to align delivery timelines and order specifications.

   Lead cross-department team members to manage workload surges and expedite manpower/material planning to support scaling operations.

2. Strategic Procurement & Supplier Management

   Develop and execute sourcing strategies and a procurement framework to ensure a sustainable and scalable system.

   Build and maintain a robust network of reliable direct machining sub-suppliers, as well as vendors for materials, treatments, standard components, and tooling.

   Drive continuous improvement in supplier performance—focusing on cost, quality, and delivery—through structured reviews and KPI tracking.

   Collaborate closely with Engineering to optimize costing and identify cost-down opportunities for both in-house production and outsourced processes.

3. Logistics & Warehousing Coordination

   Coordinate with the Logistics Team to manage shipping arrangements, import/export documentation, and monitor freight vendor performance.

   Oversee and track inventory levels, both at physical storage locations and within the ERP system.

   Identify and implement logistics cost-saving initiatives without compromising delivery reliability or operational efficiency.

   Lead and manage the Procurement, Planning and Logistics team to achieve departmental KPIs.

   Improve internal processes of the department by utilizing our advanced ERP system.

   Champion the use of ERP, MRP, and digital tools to streamline planning and procurement processes.

   Support ISO compliance and maintain accurate planning/procurement documentation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering or any related field
• Minimum of 5-7 years of relevant procurement & supply chain management experience in manufacturing or engineering, with 2-3 years of managerial experience
• Proven track record in procurement, supplier development or production planning
• Fluent proficiency in English and other languages