Production Planner

MY03 Agilent Technologies LDA Malaysia; Penang; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Agilent Technologies Inc. in Penang, Malaysia seeks a Production Planner/Scheduler to develop and maintain manufacturing schedules, balancing demand with available capacity and materials.

The role collaborates with Manufacturing, Supply Chain, and Procurement to minimize disruptions and optimize throughput. The ideal candidate has 3–5 years in production planning or related operations, with strong Excel and ERP/MRP experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or related discipline.
• 3–5 years in production planning, scheduling, or manufacturing operations; high‑volume environment preferred.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, MES or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on demand, forecast and capacity.
• Align with supply planner on build plan and translate into executable manufacturing plans.
• Monitor progress and adjust schedules for capacity constraints, material shortages, or priorities.
• Ensure balanced line loading and utilization across work centers.
• Coordinate with Procurement for timely material availability and manage shortages.
• Maintain optimal raw material inventory and support cycle count activities.
• Analyze capacity, identify bottlenecks, and collaborate to improve throughput and resource allocation.

Skills

Production planning

Capacity planning

Inventory management

MRP/ERP systems

Data analysis

Advanced Excel

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering or related

Tools

SAP

MES

Job description

Job Description The Production Planner / Scheduler is responsible for developing and maintaining production schedules that ensure on‑time delivery to customers while optimizing manufacturing capacity, inventory levels, labor utilization, and material availability. This role works closely with Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Procurement team to balance demand and supply while supporting operational efficiency and business objectives.

Key Responsibilities

• Production Planning & Scheduling
  • Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on customer demand, forecast, inventory levels, and production capacity.
  • Aligned with supply planner on the build plan and translate into executable manufacturing plans.
  • Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to address capacity constraints, material shortages, equipment downtime, or changing customer priorities.
  • Ensure effective line loading and balanced utilization across manufacturing work centers.
• Materials Management
  • Coordinate with Procurement teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components.
  • Review material shortages and develop recovery plans to minimize production disruptions.
  • Maintain optimal Raw material inventory levels while reducing excess and obsolete inventory.
  • Support inventory control and cycle count activities.
• Capacity Planning
  • Analyze manufacturing capacity, labor availability, and equipment utilization.
  • Identify bottlenecks and recommend actions to improve throughput.
  • Collaborate with Manufacturing Engineering and production to optimize production flow and resource allocation.
  • Support long‑term capacity planning and demand growth requirements.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in: Industrial Engineering Manufacturing Engineering Supply Chain Management Business Administration Operations Management Related discipline
• Experience: 3‑5 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, supply chain, or manufacturing operations. Experience in a high‑volume manufacturing environment preferred. Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, MES or equivalent.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Technical Skills: Production planning and scheduling
• Capacity planning
• Inventory management
• MRP/ERP systems
• Data analysis and reporting
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Analytical Skills
• Strong problem‑solving and decision‑making ability
• Ability to analyze complex production and supply chain data
• Risk identification and mitigation planning
• Interpersonal Skills
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to work effectively across cross‑functional teams
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills
• Able to work in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment

Additional Details

This job has a full time weekly schedule. Our pay ranges are determined by role, level, and location. Within the range, individual pay is determined by work location and additional factors, including job‑related skills, experience, and relevant education or training. During the hiring process, a recruiter can share more about the specific pay range for a preferred location. Pay and benefit information by country are available at: https://careers.agilent.com/locations

Agilent Technologies Inc. is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, disability or any other protected categories under all applicable laws.

Travel Required: Occasional

Shift: Day

Duration: No End Date

Job Function: Manufacturing

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