Production Planner

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

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Parking

Vision

Gym

Executive Health Screening

Marriage & New Born Benefits

Job summary

Agilent Technologies LDA Malaysia Sdn. Bhd. is seeking a Production Planner / Scheduler to develop and maintain production schedules that ensure on-time delivery while optimizing capacity, inventory, labor, and material availability.

This role collaborates with Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Procurement to balance demand and supply. Responsibilities include creating daily, weekly, and monthly schedules, aligning build plans, monitoring progress, adjusting for constraints, coordinating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and 3–5 years of production planning/scheduling experience.
• Experience in high-volume manufacturing and ERP/MRP systems (SAP/MES or equivalent).
• Strong analytical skills and proficiency with Excel and data reporting.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules based on demand and capacity.
• Align with supply planner on build plans and translate into executable manufacturing plans.
• Monitor progress and adjust schedules to address constraints, shortages, or changes in priorities.
• Coordinate with procurement to ensure timely material availability and reduce disruptions.

Skills

Production planning & scheduling

Capacity planning

Inventory management

MRP/ERP systems

Data analysis & reporting

Advanced Microsoft Excel

Education

Industrial Engineering

Manufacturing Engineering

Supply Chain Management

Business Administration

Operations Management

Related discipline

Tools

SAP/MES or equivalent

Job description

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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.
• 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.

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/locationsAgilent 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

Perks and benefits Medical Education support Dental Sports (e.g. Gym) Parking Vision Executive Health Screening, Marriage & New Born Gi

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