Production Planning & Control Specialist

SUSTIO SDN. BHD.; Batu Kawan; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

SUSTIO Sdn Bhd is seeking a Production Planner to drive effective planning and control, ensuring customer delivery commitments are met in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes WIP management, capacity planning, and close collaboration across Production, Warehouse, Procurement, Quality, Engineering, and Logistics teams.

The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and demonstrate strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving abilities, with proficiency in Excel and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, or related discipline.
• Fresh graduates are encouraged to apply.
• Experience in Production Planning, Production Control, Manufacturing Planning, or Supply Chain functions will be an added advantage.
• Strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and coordination skills when working with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems is an added advantage.
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of production planning and scheduling, material requirement planning (MRP), WIP control, capacity planning, inventory management, data analysis and reporting, root cause analysis, continuous improvement, time management, and team collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and control daily, weekly, and monthly production plans to ensure customer delivery commitments are achieved.
• Track production performance against plan and identify potential schedule deviations.
• Analyse and monitor Work-in-Progress (WIP) movement to ensure efficient production flow.
• Manage lot tracking activities, including pull-in, push-out, hold, and recovery plans.
• Monitor on-time delivery (OTD) performance and coordinate corrective actions when required.
• Generate and maintain production control reports, KPI reports, and operational dashboards.
• Review production loading and capacity utilisation to support scheduling decisions.
• Coordinate closely with Production, Warehouse, Procurement, Quality, Engineering, and Logistics teams to resolve production constraints.
• Perform gap analysis and identify risks, bottlenecks, and capacity issues affecting production output.
• Support monthly closing activities, inventory reconciliation, and production reporting.
• Assist in continuous improvement projects related to production planning and operational efficiency.
• Perform other duties assigned by management.

Skills

Production Planning

Manufacturing Planning

Supply Chain

Analytical Thinking

Cross-functional Collaboration

Communication Skills

Excel Proficiency

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering

Tools

ERP/MRP

Job description

SUSTIO Sdn Bhd is seeking a Production Planner to drive effective planning and control, ensuring customer delivery commitments are met in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role emphasizes WIP management, capacity planning, and close collaboration across Production, Warehouse, Procurement, Quality, Engineering, and Logistics teams.

The ideal candidate will hold a relevant degree and demonstrate strong analytical, planning, and problem-solving abilities, with proficiency in Excel and