Production Planner

LVA; Kulim; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 145,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia seeks an experienced Production Planner to plan, schedule, and coordinate production activities ensuring on-time delivery and optimal resource use.

You will monitor schedules, work with procurement, warehouse, quality, and sales teams, and maintain planning reports and SOPs. Requirements include a Bachelor's degree and 3+ years in production planning, ERP/MRP proficiency, and Bahasa Malaysia/English skills; Mandarin is a plus.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, supply chain, business administration, manufacturing or equivalent.
• At least 3 years in production planning or related manufacturing environments.
• Strong knowledge of planning, inventory control and scheduling processes.
• Proficient with ERP/MRP systems and Excel.
• Good communication in Bahasa Malaysia and English; Mandarin is an added advantage.

Responsibilities

• Plan, schedule, and coordinate production activities to ensure on-time delivery and optimal resource utilization.
• Monitor production schedules and adjust plans based on demand, materials, and capacity.
• Coordinate with production, purchasing, warehouse, quality, and sales teams for smooth flow.
• Prepare and maintain planning reports, work orders, and inventory records.
• Analyze production data, capacity, and material usage to improve efficiency.
• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods.
• Work with suppliers and procurement teams for timely deliveries.
• Identify bottlenecks and support corrective actions to improve productivity.
• Ensure plans comply with safety, quality, and operational requirements.
• Support continuous improvement to enhance planning accuracy and efficiency.
• Maintain SOPs and planning documentation.

Skills

Production planning

Inventory control

Scheduling

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Bilingual Bahasa/Malay & English

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Manufacturing, or equivalent

Tools

ERP/MRP software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

Plan, schedule, and coordinate production activities to ensure on-time delivery and optimal resource utilization.

Monitor production schedules and adjust plans based on customer demand, material availability, and production capacity.

Coordinate closely with production, purchasing, warehouse, quality, and sales teams to ensure smooth production flow.

Prepare and maintain production planning reports, work orders, and inventory records.

Analyze production data, capacity, and material usage to improve efficiency and reduce shortages or delays.

Monitor inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods to support continuous production operations.

Work with suppliers and procurement teams to ensure timely material delivery.

Identify production bottlenecks and support corrective actions to improve productivity and delivery performance.

Ensure production plans comply with safety, quality, and operational requirements.

Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy and operational efficiency.

Maintain accurate documentation, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and planning records.

Requirements:

Bachelor's Degree in Engineering, Supply Chain, Business Administration, Manufacturing, or equivalent.

Minimum 3 years of experience in production planning, manufacturing planning, or a related manufacturing environment.

Strong knowledge of production planning, inventory control, and scheduling processes.

Familiar with ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel.

Good analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Good communication skills in Bahasa Malaysia and English; Mandarin is an added advantage to communicate with diverse clients and stakeholders.

Able to work independently, meet deadlines, and manage multiple priorities.

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing or continuous improvement tools is an added advantage.