Production Planner (Open to Fresh Graduate)

FERROTEC MANUFACTURING MALAYSIA SDN. BHD.; Kedah; On-site; MYR 42,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Group Insurance

Dental/Optical benefits

Yearly Health Check

Meal provided

Job summary

Ferrotec Manufacturing Malaysia is seeking a Production Planner (open to fresh graduates) to develop and manage detailed production schedules, coordinating with procurement, engineering, quality, and logistics to meet on-time delivery targets.

The role emphasizes data analysis, process improvement, and Lean principles, offering opportunities to apply ERP tools like SAP, Oracle, and Microsoft Dynamics in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in production planning or a related role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules aligned with demand forecasts.
• Monitor and adjust schedules to accommodate priorities and material availability.
• Collaborate with procurement to ensure timely raw material delivery.
• Analyze production data to identify bottlenecks and improvement opportunities.
• Prepare reports on on-time delivery, efficiency, and inventory levels.
• Serve as a liaison between production, procurement, quality, engineering, and logistics.

Skills

Data analysis

Cross-functional collaboration

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Production Planner (Open to Fresh Graduate)

The Production Planner is responsible for developing, managing, and optimizing production schedules to ensure that products are manufactured and delivered on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role requires close collaboration with various departments, including procurement, engineering, quality control, and logistics, to align production goals with company objectives. The Senior Production Planner also analyzes production data, identifies bottlenecks, and implements solutions to improve efficiency and productivity.

Production Planning & Scheduling:

Develop and maintain detailed production schedules, ensuring alignment with demand forecasts and inventory levels.

Monitor production processes, adjusting schedules as necessary to accommodate changes in priorities, material availability, or unexpected issues.

Coordinate with procurement to ensure timely delivery of raw materials and components.

Inventory Management:

Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods to ensure optimal stock levels.

Work with the procurement team to minimize excess inventory and reduce waste.

Process Improvement:

Identify opportunities to improve production efficiency, reduce costs, and enhance product quality.

Implement Lean Manufacturing principles and other continuous improvement methodologies.

Serve as a key liaison between production, procurement, quality control, engineering, and logistics departments.

Communicate production status, delays, and issues to relevant stakeholders.

Participate in cross-functional meetings to align production goals with overall company objectives.

Data Analysis & Reporting:

Analyze production data to identify trends, inefficiencies, and areas for improvement.

Prepare and present regular reports on production performance, including key metrics such as on-time delivery, production efficiency, and inventory levels.

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.

Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in production planning or a related role, preferably in a manufacturing environment.

Proven experience with production scheduling software (e.g., SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics).

Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies.

Fresh graduates are welcome to apply.

Consumer Electronics Manufacturing 101-1,000 employees

Ferrotec is a diversified technology company with a worldwide presence in a broad array of end products, manufacturing systems, and industries. We provide our customers with advanced material, component, system, and manufacturing solutions that make their products work better, more precisely, and more reliably. Founded on a technology core of Ferrofluidic magnetic liquid and Ferrofluidic sealing products, our company and our product portfolio have grown to meet the evolving needs of our customers.

Our Offices in Malaysia :

Ferrotec Silicon Materials (Malaysia) at Pasir Gudang, JB

Ferrotec Manufacturing Malaysia at Penang

Ferrotec is a diversified technology company with a worldwide presence in a broad array of end products, manufacturing systems, and industries. We provide our customers with advanced material, component, system, and manufacturing solutions that make their products work better, more precisely, and more reliably. Founded on a technology core of Ferrofluidic magnetic liquid and Ferrofluidic sealing products, our company and our product portfolio have grown to meet the evolving needs of our customers.

Our Offices in Malaysia :

Ferrotec Silicon Materials (Malaysia) at Pasir Gudang, JB

Ferrotec Manufacturing Malaysia at Penang

Perks and benefits Group Insurance Yearly Dental / Optical / Yearly Health Check Meal provided