Production & Material Planner (Food Manufacturing | Senai)

GM Recruitment; Kulai; On-site; MYR 20,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Production & Material Planner in Kulai, Malaysia, responsible for scheduling production and coordinating material needs. Candidates should hold a diploma or degree in Supply Chain or related fields, possess 3 years of production planning experience, and communicate in Malay, Mandarin, and English. Familiarity with ERP/MRP systems is advantageous. This role supports effective production coordination and inventory management, ensuring timely order completion.

Qualifications

• 3 years working experience in production planning/material planning in food manufacturing is an advantage.
• Familiar with production planning and inventory control.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule production based on sales demand.
• Coordinate with Production to ensure orders are completed on time.
• Prepare material requirement plans and release material requisitions.
• Monitor material shortages and follow up on delivery status.
• Control inventory levels to reduce excess stock and cost.
• Support daily production planning and resolve planning issues.
• Update progress and handle other tasks assigned by management.

Skills

Production planning

Inventory control

ERP/MRP systems

Communication in Malay

Communication in Mandarin

Communication in English

Education

Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain

Degree in Manufacturing

Degree in Industrial Engineering

Job description

Production & Material Planner (Food Manufacturing | Senai)

Plan and schedule production based on sales demand

Coordinate with Production to ensure orders are completed on time

Prepare material requirement plans and release material requisitions

Monitor material shortages and follow up on delivery status

Control inventory levels to reduce excess stock and cost

Support daily production planning and resolve planning issues

Update progress and handle other tasks assigned by management

Job Requirements

Diploma or Degree in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or related field

3 years working experience in production planning / material planning (Food manufacturing experience is an advantage)

Familiar with production planning, inventory control, and basic ERP/MRP systems

Able to communicate in Malay, Mandarin, and English (Mandarin and English used for daily work communication)