Production Planner

Renesas Electronics Corp.; Kulim; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Renesas Electronics Corp. is seeking a Production Planner in Kulim, Malaysia.

The role focuses on creating, managing, and optimizing production schedules to meet demand, delivery timelines, and quality standards, while coordinating with procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and sales to ensure smooth production flow. The candidate will develop daily to monthly schedules, analyze demand forecasts, monitor progress, and drive improvements in capacity and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in management, operations science or related field; strong math and science background.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to work with cross-functional teams and manage schedules.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules.
• Analyze demand forecasts, sales orders, and inventory levels to plan production.
• Coordinate with procurement to ensure raw materials and components are available.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed.
• Optimize capacity utilization, labor, and equipment efficiency.
• Communicate production plans clearly to manufacturing and operations teams.
• Track KPIs such as output, lead times, and inventory levels.
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks or inefficiencies.
• Maintain accurate production records and reports in MRP systems.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and cost-reduction efforts.

Skills

Analytical skills

Excel proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in management/Operations science or related field

Tools

MRP systems (SAP/Oracle)

Job description

The Production Planner is responsible for creating, managing, and optimizing production schedules to ensure efficient use of resources while meeting customer demand, delivery timelines, and quality standards. This role coordinates closely with procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and sales to maintain smooth production flow and minimize downtime or shortages.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules
• Analyze demand forecasts, sales orders, and inventory levels to plan production
• Coordinate with procurement to ensure raw materials and components are available
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to address delays or changes
• Optimize capacity utilization, labor, and equipment efficiency
• Communicate production plans clearly to manufacturing and operations teams
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as output, lead times, and inventory levels
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks or inefficiencies
• Maintain accurate production records and reports in MRP systems
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and cost-reduction efforts

Job Description

The Production Planner is responsible for creating, managing, and optimizing production schedules to ensure efficient use of resources while meeting customer demand, delivery timelines, and quality standards. This role coordinates closely with procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and sales to maintain smooth production flow and minimize downtime or shortages.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules
• Analyze demand forecasts, sales orders, and inventory levels to plan production
• Coordinate with procurement to ensure raw materials and components are available
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules as needed to address delays or changes
• Optimize capacity utilization, labor, and equipment efficiency
• Communicate production plans clearly to manufacturing and operations teams
• Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as output, lead times, and inventory levels
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks or inefficiencies
• Maintain accurate production records and reports in MRP systems
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and cost-reduction efforts

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in management / Operation science, Math or related field (or equivalent degree) Strong in Math and science

Preferred Qualifications

• Proven experience in production planning, scheduling, or supply chain operations will add advantage
• Proficiency in MRP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle,) will add advantage
• Advanced Excel or data analysis skills will add advantage
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment add advantage
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing or continuous improvement principles add advantage
• Non experience also encourage to apply

Additional Information

Renesas is an embedded semiconductor solution provider driven by its Purpose, To Make Our Lives Easier. With a global team of over 21,000 engineers and problem solvers in more than 30 countries, we offer the opportunity to work on world‑leading technology for Automotive, Industrial, Infrastructure, and IoT, shaping a safer, healthier, greener, and smarter future.

At Renesas, TAGIE is our culture, grounded in being Transparent, Agile, Global, Innovative, and Entrepreneurial. It shapes how we work, grow and deliver on our purpose together. This collaborative spirit and mindset drive our semiconductor technology to transform industries and impact millions of lives.

We believe in rewarding our employees with a competitive benefits package alongside their salary. More information will be provided during the hiring process.

Are you ready to join our team and shape the future with us?

Renesas Electronics is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer, committed to supporting diversity and fostering a work environment free of discrimination on the basis of sex, race, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, military status, veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. For more information, please read our Diversity & Inclusion Statement.