Production Planner/Master Scheduler 3

Lam Research; Kulim; Hybrid; MYR 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site Flex

Virtual Flex

Job summary

Lam Research in Kulim, Malaysia seeks an experienced Master Scheduler to coordinate production plans and optimize schedules across engineering, procurement, and logistics. The role drives material availability, labor loading, and capacity alignment to meet deadlines and ensure smooth manufacturing operations.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in supply chain planning, 5–8 years in production planning, and proficiency with SAP and Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5-8 years of experience in production planning or a similar role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP.

Responsibilities

• Ensure manufacturing and warehouse loading are on time and closely monitor material availability.
• Coordinate with procurement, production, and logistics departments to ensure a smooth workflow.
• Monitor the production process to minimize delays and ensure deadlines are met.
• Analyze production specifications data to maximize production output.
• Review and adjust schedules as needed due to design changes, labor or material shortages, backlogs, or other interruptions.
• Maintain and manage inventory levels, ensuring the availability of necessary materials for production.
• Create and submit status and performance reports, collating and interpreting data on the production plan’s progress.
• Collaborate with quality control, warehouse, and other staff to ensure high standards are maintained.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication

Coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related field

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

The group you’ll be a part of

The Global Operations Group brings information systems, facilities, supply chain, logistics, and high-volume manufacturing together to drive the engine of our global business operations. We help Lam deliver industry-leading solutions with speed and efficiency, while actively supporting the resilient and profitable growth of Lam's business.

The group you’ll be a part of

The Global Operations Group brings information systems, facilities, supply chain, logistics, and high-volume manufacturing together to drive the engine of our global business operations. We help Lam deliver industry-leading solutions with speed and efficiency, while actively supporting the resilient and profitable growth of Lam's business.

The impact you’ll make

Plans, schedules, coordinates and/or monitors final approval of products through the complete production cycle. Works from engineering plans and production specifications to establish production schedules, labor loading, and capacity requirements. Coordinates production plans to ensure materials are provided according to schedules. Master Scheduler: Provides input to management; schedules and/or interfaces with marketing, sales, production and engineering managers. Works to resolve (in case of design changes) labor and material shortages, backlogs and other potential schedule interruptions. Oversees the master schedules and ensures comprehensive compliance with materials requirements for manufacturing.

What You’ll Do

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure manufacturing and warehouse loading are on time and closely monitor material availability.
• Coordinate with procurement, production, and logistics departments to ensure a smooth workflow.
• Monitor the production process to minimize delays and ensure deadlines are met.
• Analyze production specifications data to maximize production output.
• Review and adjust schedules as needed due to design changes, labor or material shortages, backlogs, or other interruptions.
• Maintain and manage inventory levels, ensuring the availability of necessary materials for production.
• Create and submit status and performance reports, collating and interpreting data on the production plan’s progress.
• Collaborate with quality control, warehouse, and other staff to ensure high standards are maintained.

Who We’re Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or a related field.
• 5-8 years of experience in production planning or a similar role.

Preferred Qualifications

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and coordination abilities.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and SAP.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Our commitment

We believe it is important for every person to feel valued, included, and empowered to achieve their full potential. By bringing unique individuals and viewpoints together, we achieve extraordinary results.

Lam Research ("Lam" or the "Company") is an equal opportunity employer. Lam is committed to and reaffirms support of equal opportunity in employment and non-discrimination in employment policies, practices and procedures on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions), gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. It is the Company's intention to comply with all applicable laws and regulations. Company policy prohibits unlawful discrimination against applicants or employees.

Lam offers a variety of work location models based on the needs of each role. Our hybrid roles combine the benefits of on-site collaboration with colleagues and the flexibility to work remotely and fall into two categories – On-site Flex and Virtual Flex. ‘On-site Flex’ you’ll work 3+ days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, with the opportunity to work remotely for the balance of the week. ‘Virtual Flex’ you’ll work 1-2 days per week on-site at a Lam or customer/supplier location, and remotely the rest of the time.