Production Planner

TICA CLIMATE SOLUTIONS MALAYSIA SDN BHD; Nilai; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

TICA Climate Solutions Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a Production Planner to translate forecasts, orders, and specs into an optimized master schedule for AHU/FCU and related HVAC units in Malaysia.

You will secure materials, balance capacity, and drive on-time delivery while controlling costs. Join a fast-paced, detail-oriented team where ERP-driven planning, BOM integrity, and close collaboration with Procurement, Engineering, and Shop Floor are essential to success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline (Supply Chain, Industrial or Mechanical Engineering).
• 3–5 years' production planning and inventory control experience in discrete manufacturing or HVAC/heavy equipment.
• Proficient with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).
• Strong Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis).
• Good understanding of BOM, MRP logic, and shop floor routing.

Responsibilities

• Develop, maintain, and execute the Master Production Schedule (MPS) for HVAC lines based on demand and inventory targets.
• Sequence production orders to minimize changeover times and balance workloads across lines.
• Monitor daily progress and identify bottlenecks, downtime, or shortages with corrective actions.
• Run MRP reports to ensure timely procurement and release of materials and components.
• Coordinate with Procurement to track vendor lead times and expedite critical HVAC parts.
• Maintain optimal WIP and finished goods inventory to avoid stockouts and excess costs.
• Ensure BOMs and routing are accurate and released for custom/ETO HVAC units.
• Liaise with Production Supervisors, QA, and Warehouse to meet output targets and resolve disruptions.
• Track KPIs like Schedule Adherence, OTD, Inventory Turnover, and Lead Time.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Cross-functional communication

Stakeholder management

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Production Planner is responsible for translating sales forecasts, customer orders, and engineering specifications into an efficient, optimized master production schedule. This role ensures the timely availability of raw materials, components (such as coils, compressors, sheet metal, and blowers), and assembly resources to meet strict delivery deadlines while optimizing inventory levels and factory capacity utilization.

Key responsibilities:

Develop, maintain, and execute the Master Production Schedule (MPS) for HVAC equipment lines (e.g., AHUs, FCUs, chillers, or ductwork) based on customer demand, sales forecasts, and inventory targets.

Sequence production orders to minimize changeover times, optimize machine utilization, and balance workloads across fabrication, assembly, and testing lines.

Monitor daily production progress against the schedule, identifying bottlenecks, equipment downtime, or material shortages early and implementing corrective action plans.

Run and analyze MRP reports to ensure timely procurement and release of raw materials, standard parts, and customized components.

Coordinate closely with Procurement and Purchasing teams to track vendor lead times and expedite critical HVAC components (e.g., specialized motors, electronic controls, copper tubing).

Maintain optimal inventory levels of work-in-progress (WIP) and finished goods to prevent stockouts while avoiding excess holding costs.

Partner with Design and Applications Engineering to ensure Bill of Materials (BOMs) and routing sheets are accurate and released on time for custom or engineered-to-order (ETO) HVAC units.

Liaise daily with Production Supervisors, Quality Control, and Warehouse teams to align daily output targets and resolve floor-level disruptions.

Manage rush orders or schedule changes effectively, assessing the impact on capacity and communicating revised delivery dates to Sales and Project Management teams.

Track key performance indicators (KPIs) such as Schedule Adherence, On-Time Delivery (OTD), Inventory Turnover, and Production Lead Time.

Requirement:

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline.

Minimum 3 to 5 years of production planning and inventory control experience, preferably within a discrete manufacturing or HVAC/heavy equipment industry.

Proficient in ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or equivalent manufacturing software).

Strong command of Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUP, data analysis).

Good understanding of Bill of Materials (BOM), MRP logic, and shop floor routing.

Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and numerical skills.

Strong cross-functional communication and stakeholder management abilities.

High attention to detail with the ability to multitask in a fast-paced, deadline-driven manufacturing environment.

Able to communicate in Mandarin to liaise with Mandarin speaking clients

Unlock job insights

Your application will include the following questions:

• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Production Planner?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• Do you have Cross Functional Team Collaboration experience?
• How would you rate your Mandarin language skills?

TICA Climate Solutions Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. specializes in the high-tech manufacturing of centralized air-conditioning systems. As a critical hub for regional development, the Company delivers robust commercial and industrial HVAC infrastructure. Our core product portfolio features advanced Air Handling Units (AHUs), Fan Coil Units (FCUs), Chillers, and Package Units. Moving far beyond traditional manufacturing, TICA Malaysia offers an integrated, end-to-end lifecycle approach. The Company is fully engaged in strategic business-to-business sales, precise engineering installation, and highly responsive after-sales maintenance services, ensuring long-term system reliability.

TICA Climate Solutions Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. specializes in the high-tech manufacturing of centralized air-conditioning systems. As a critical hub for regional development, the Company delivers robust commercial and industrial HVAC infrastructure. Our core product portfolio features advanced Air Handling Units (AHUs), Fan Coil Units (FCUs), Chillers, and Package Units. Moving far beyond traditional manufacturing, TICA Malaysia offers an integrated, end-to-end lifecycle approach. The Company is fully engaged in strategic business-to-business sales, precise engineering installation, and highly responsive after-sales maintenance services, ensuring long-term system reliability.