Production Planner

AkzoNobel; Selangor; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in paints and coatings, AkzoNobel is looking for a Production Planner in Petaling Jaya. This role involves managing the MPS/MRP process, developing production plans, and collaborating with various teams to optimize performance. The ideal candidate will have a university degree in a related field and possess strong problem-solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Results-oriented mindset with strong analytical skills.
• Ability to challenge and improve existing processes.
• Fluent in English and Vietnamese.

Responsibilities

• Manage the MPS/MRP process and develop master production plans.
• Perform finite capacity planning and coordinate demand exceptions.
• Lead gatekeeping meetings and provide KPIs for performance measurement.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Interpersonal Skills

Education

University degree in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Logistics

Job description

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Production Planner

Date: May 21, 2025

Location: Petaling Jaya, MY

About AkzoNobel

Since 1792, we’ve been supplying innovative paints and coatings that help color people's lives and protect what matters most. Our portfolio of brands – including Dulux, International, Sikkens, and Interpon – is trusted worldwide. We operate in more than 150 countries, using our expertise to sustain and enhance everyday life. We believe every surface is an opportunity. As a pioneering and long-established paints company, we are dedicated to providing sustainable solutions and preserving the best of today while creating a better tomorrow. Join us in painting the future.

• Manage the MPS/MRP process and resolve exceptions according to IBP rules.
• Develop the master production plan with a 13-week horizon, weekly, and daily releases for production plants and cells, aligned with capacity agreements.
• Perform finite capacity planning based on factory calendar and EBQs, managing RCCP processes and capacity exceptions across multiple production sites and tollers/TPMs.
• Release production orders aligned with site agreements, review schedule adherence, and drive improvements.
• Coordinate demand exceptions with the Scheduler and SP Manager; support site schedulers with analysis to improve visibility.
• Collaborate with customer service and sales to incorporate customer requirements into the production plan.
• Lead gatekeeping meetings with other departments and provide KPIs to measure performance.
• Provide impact analysis for decisions or scenarios affecting the plan and support reporting needs.
• Balance service levels (OTIF) with inventory targets (OWC), considering manufacturing cost impacts.
• Manage reduction of slow-moving and obsolete stock, ensuring rework and scrapping are properly handled.
• Contribute to inventory strategy, including safety stock settings for existing, new, and phased-out products.
• Ensure master data accuracy and proper transactional data housekeeping.
• Support projects and process improvements to enhance planning performance and efficiency.

Experience

• University degree or equivalent in Engineering, Business Administration, Economics, Supply Chain Management, Logistics, or related fields.
• Results-oriented mindset.
• Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to analyze issues and synthesize recommendations.
• Desire to challenge and improve existing processes.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, flexibility, and ability to work under pressure.
• Fluent in English; understanding of cultural sensitivities.
• Vietnamese and English language proficiency.

At AkzoNobel, we are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone can thrive. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to unbiased talent acquisition. All qualified applicants will receive consideration regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, or disability.