Production Planning & Scheduling Specialist

ASSA ABLOY; Kulai; On-site; MYR 42,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary and rewards package

Competitive benefits and annual leave

Vibrant, welcoming & inclusive culture

Extensive career development resources

Job summary

HID Global Malaysia is seeking a Planning Officer to support production planning and scheduling, ensuring on-time delivery while managing backlog. You will coordinate with Production, Purchasing, Warehouse and Customer Service to align resources and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes monitoring schedules, identifying risks, and driving timely execution of plans. A Diploma or Bachelor’s in Supply Chain or related field with 2–4 years ERP/MRP experience

Qualifications

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 2–4 years of experience in production planning, scheduling, or operations coordination.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems for planning and tracking is required; familiarity with SAP, Oracle, or similar systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production plans and schedules to meet shipment demand and manage backlog effectively.
• Coordinate closely with internal departments to ensure planning requirements and material readiness are met.
• Monitor daily production output & WIP against plan and proactively adjust schedules to address gaps or constraints.
• Monitor production timelines and track progress against schedule commitments.
• Track and support KPIs such as On-Time Delivery (OTD), backlog, scrap and schedule adherence.
• Identify planning gaps, bottlenecks, and inefficiencies; escape and support corrective actions.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance planning accuracy, reduce delays, and improve workflow efficiency.
• Support data analysis and reporting to drive better planning decisions and operational performance.
• Coordinate cross-functional activities with Production, Purchasing, Warehouse, and Customer Service to resolve material shortages, capacity constraints, and delivery risks.
• Align priorities across departments to ensure smooth execution of production plans and fulfillment of shipment commitments.
• Identify potential delays or issues and communicate or elevate to relevant stakeholders in a timely manner.
• Maintain clear and timely communication on schedule changes, risks, and recovery plans to relevant stakeholders.
• Support effective communication between teams to enable timely issue resolution and decision-making while fostering a collaborative and responsive working environment.

Skills

English communication

Bahasa Melayu communication

Coordination

Attention to detail

Problem-solving

Education

Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain / related field

Tools

SAP ERP

Oracle ERP

Job description

HID Global Malaysia is seeking a Planning Officer to support production planning and scheduling, ensuring on-time delivery while managing backlog. You will coordinate with Production, Purchasing, Warehouse and Customer Service to align resources and priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The role emphasizes monitoring schedules, identifying risks, and driving timely execution of plans. A Diploma or Bachelor’s in Supply Chain or related field with 2–4 years ERP/MRP experience