Production Planner

Nexperia; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexperia in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia is seeking a Production Planner to oversee the coordination and scheduling of semiconductor backend equipment production. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain or Engineering and over 3 years of relevant planning experience.

The role entails managing production schedules, aligning demand with capacity, and coordinating with various teams to ensure smooth production execution. Strong skills in ERP/MRP systems and excellent communication abilities are essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of production planning experience, preferably in semiconductor equipment.
• Strong understanding of scheduling, routing, capacity planning.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production schedules for equipment built.
• Align demand with available capacity.
• Coordinate with planning, procurement, and production teams.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

Coordination

Communication

Capacity planning

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, or related field

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

About the role

Plan and coordinate production activities for semiconductor backend equipment built in Malaysia and through integrators in the Netherlands and Malaysia. As part of the SCM team, ensure schedules, materials, and capacity are aligned to support on‑time machine delivery.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage production schedules for equipment built.
• Align demand with available capacity.
• Coordinate with material planning, procurement, engineering, and production teams to assure smooth production execution.
• Translate customer demand, engineering changes, and project timelines into executable production plans.
• Monitor daily build progress, highlight variances, and drive recovery actions to meet delivery requirements.
• Maintain accurate planning data, routings, and capacity settings in the ERP system.
• Synchronize with production on build priorities, configuration updates, and process changes.
• Support supply chain projects and continuous improvement activities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Engineering, Operations, or related field.
• 3+ years of production planning experience, preferably in semiconductor equipment, high‑mix/low‑volume machinery environments.
• Strong understanding of scheduling, routing, capacity planning, and ERP/MRP systems.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills with cross‑functional and cross‑region teams.
• Ability to manage dynamic priorities and maintain planning accuracy in an expanding manufacturing environment.
• Structured, proactive, and detail‑oriented mindset with ownership and urgency in driving results.

Equal Opportunity

ITEC is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.