Production Planner

Frencken Mechatronics (M) Sdn Bhd; Bandar Baru Bangi; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the manufacturing sector is seeking a Material Planner to ensure consistent supply and management of materials for production. The ideal candidate will have a degree in logistics or a related field with a minimum of two years' experience in inventory management. Responsibilities include overseeing material supply scheduling and collaborating with cross-functional teams to meet production goals while managing inventory effectively.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of experience in material planning or inventory management.
• Able to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Knowledge in production planning and capacity planning is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Determining required materials and loading demand into system.
• Coordinating with departments regarding production goals and timelines.
• Managing inventory issues and scheduling deliveries.

Skills

Proficiency in using materials planning software

Inventory control methods

Forecasting techniques

Demand planning

Data analysis

Communication skills

Education

Degree in business, logistics, inventory management

Tools

SAP system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Responsibilities

• Determining the required materials and load demand into system
• Ensuring the consistent and adequate supply of materials necessary for production.
• Coordinating with other departments regarding production goals, timelines, forecast demand etc.
• Scheduling and overseeing the supply and delivery of materials and products.
• Tracking production volume and monitoring customer demand patterns and purchasing trends.
• Managing inventory issues, schedule changes, and cancellations.

Requirements

• Degree in business, logistics, inventory management, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum 2 years of experience in material planning, inventory management, purchasing, or a related position.
• Proficiency in using materials planning software and manufacturing resource planning (MRP) systems.
• Knowledge of inventory control methods, forecasting techniques, and demand planning.
• Familiarity with production planning, scheduling, and capacity planning processes.
• Able to collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure the materials supply.
• Knowledge in using SAP system is preferred.
• Proficiency in using software such as Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reporting.
• Good communication skills, both verbal and written.