Production Planner

Aveta Global Marketing; Klang City; On-site; MYR 47,000 - 87,000; Full time

Job summary

Aveta Global Marketing in Malaysia is seeking a Production Planner to coordinate schedules aligned with customer orders and demand forecasts, ensuring timely completion.

You will collaborate with Purchasing, Warehouse, QA and Sales to optimize material flow, monitor progress, and generate KPI reports for continuous improvement.

Ideal candidates have 2–3 years in production planning, strong Excel skills and familiarity with ERP/MRP systems in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2–3 years of experience in Production Planning / Manufacturing Planning (preferred).
• Experience in manufacturing environment is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of production planning and scheduling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and prepare daily, weekly and monthly production plans based on customer orders and demand forecast.
• Issue and update production schedules to ensure timely completion.
• Monitor production progress and revise schedules when required.
• Coordinate production capacity to optimise manpower and machine utilisation.
• Collaborate with Purchasing, Warehouse, QA and Sales for smooth operation.

Skills

Microsoft Excel

ERP/MRP system

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Manufacturing Management (Diploma/Bachelor)

Industrial Engineering

Supply Chain Management

Operations Management

Tools

ERP/MRP system

Microsoft Excel

Job description

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• Develop and prepare daily, weekly and monthly production plans based on customer orders and demand forecast.
• Issue and update production schedules to ensure timely completion.
• Monitor production progress and revise schedules when required.
• Coordinate production capacity to optimise manpower and machine utilisation.

Material & Inventory Coordination

• Work closely with Purchasing and Warehouse teams to ensure raw materials are available according to production schedule.
• Monitor inventory level to avoid shortages or excess stock.
• Follow up material shortages and expedite critical items.

Production Monitoring & Reporting

• Track production output against schedule and identify delays or bottlenecks.
• Prepare production reports, planning analysis and KPI reports.
• Ensure production targets and delivery timelines are achieved.

Cross Functional Coordination

• Liaise with Production, Warehouse, Purchasing, QA and Sales departments for smooth operation flow.
• Support new product introduction and production changes.
• Communicate planning updates and operational issues to management.

Job Requirements

Education

• Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in:
• Manufacturing Management
• Supply Chain Management
• Operations Management
• Related discipline

Experience

• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in Production Planning / Manufacturing Planning (preferred).
• Experience in manufacturing environment is an advantage.
• Good knowledge of production planning and scheduling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP/MRP system.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good teamwork and multitasking ability.

Requirement

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and prepare daily, weekly and monthly production plans based on customer orders and demand forecast.
• Issue and update production schedules to ensure timely completion.
• Monitor production progress and revise schedules when required.
• Coordinate production capacity to optimise manpower and machine utilisation.

Material & Inventory Coordination

• Work closely with Purchasing and Warehouse teams to ensure raw materials are available according to production schedule.
• Monitor inventory level to avoid shortages or excess stock.
• Follow up material shortages and expedite critical items.

Production Monitoring & Reporting

• Track production output against schedule and identify delays or bottlenecks.
• Prepare production reports, planning analysis and KPI reports.
• Ensure production targets and delivery timelines are achieved.

Cross Functional Coordination

• Liaise with Production, Warehouse, Purchasing, QA and Sales departments for smooth operation flow.
• Support new product introduction and production changes.
• Communicate planning updates and operational issues to management.

Continuous Improvement

• Analyse production efficiency and propose improvement actions.
• Support implementation of process improvement and cost optimisation initiatives.

Job Requirements

Education

• Diploma / Bachelor’s Degree in:
• Manufacturing Management
• Industrial Engineering
• Supply Chain Management
• Operations Management
• Related discipline

Experience

• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in Production Planning / Manufacturing Planning (preferred).
• Experience in manufacturing environment is an advantage.

Skills & Competencies

• Good knowledge of production planning and scheduling.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and ERP/MRP system.
• Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Good teamwork and multitasking ability.

Responsibility

Responsible for planning, scheduling, monitoring and coordinating production activities to ensure products are manufactured efficiently and delivered according to customer requirements, production capacity and inventory availability.