Production Scheduler

JDE Peet's; Masai; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coffee and tea company in Johor is hiring a MU Production Scheduler to create detailed production plans, monitor orders, and coordinate with production teams. Candidates should have a relevant degree, at least 2 years of experience, and strong skills in MS Office. Join a dynamic team focused on innovation and growth.

Benefits

Career development opportunities

Allowances and meal subsidies

Sports perks

Continuous coffee and tea service in the office

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of professional experience, preferably in manufacturing or FMCG.
• Structured, driven, energetic personality with excellent communication and teamwork skills.

Responsibilities

• Create detailed day-to-day production plans from weekly planned orders.
• Monitor open production orders with past due dates and coordinate their closure.
• Inform the Supply Planner of unexpected events like shortages or breakdowns.

Skills

Proficiency in MS Office

Strong communication skills

Teamwork skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering

Tools

Document Management Systems

Job description

Company Description

For more than 265 years, JACOBS DOUWE EGBERTS (JDE) has been inspired by its belief that it’s amazing what can happen over a cup of coffee or tea. We are fueled by our purpose of unleashing the possibilities of coffee and tea to create a better future. Today, our coffee & tea portfolio is available in more than 100 developed and emerging markets, through a portfolio of over 50 brands that cover the entire category landscape, led by household names such as L’OR, Jacobs, Senseo, Tassimo, Douwe Egberts, Old Town, Super, Pickwick, and Moccona.

JDE is part of JDE Peet’s, the world’s largest pure-play coffee and tea company, headquartered in The Netherlands.

What’s it like to work at JDE?

We are proud of our passionate, driven associates who challenge the status quo and pursue mastery in everything they do. Our goal is simple and ambitious – JDE: A coffee & tea for every cup.

At JDE, we're Made to Stand Out. Every day, we are progressive in outlook, ambitious in nature, resourceful in action, and decisive in approach, bringing coffee and tea moments to everyone around the world.

Job Description

The MU Production Scheduler is responsible for creating a detailed schedule plan based on planned orders provided weekly by the MU Supply Planner (non-principal) or the Regional Supply Planner (principal).

The scheduler is part of the Operations function, which ensures the integration of key business processes from supplier to customer, providing products, services, and information that add value for stakeholders. The function manages sourcing, procurement, manufacturing, supply chain, and planning processes, ensuring optimal demand and supply alignment globally, considering efficiency, flexibility, security, costs, and quality.

Responsibilities / Key Activities

1. Create detailed day-to-day production plans from weekly planned orders, minimizing change-over times while maintaining volume constraints.
2. Update scheduled orders in case of stockouts according to instructions from the Supply Planner.
3. Execute scheduling activities following weekly planning cycles.
4. Coordinate with the production department daily and weekly for current and upcoming plans.
5. Inform the Supply Planner of unexpected events like shortages or breakdowns and follow up on corrective actions.
6. Monitor open production orders with past due dates and coordinate their closure.
7. Provide data for production adherence KPIs and initiate improvement initiatives.
8. Set up master data for new products, including routings and BOMs, and ensure proper MRP settings.
9. For principal factories, organize regular meetings with production and maintenance to review available hours and provide data to the Regional Supply Planner.

Qualifications

We are looking for candidates who are innovative and eager to learn.

Requirements:

• Diploma/Degree in Supply Chain, Logistics, Engineering, or related field.
• Minimum 2 years of professional experience, preferably in manufacturing or FMCG.
• Proficiency in MS Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and knowledge of Document Management Systems.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills for cross-functional collaboration.
• Structured, driven, energetic personality with excellent communication and teamwork skills, capable of working independently.

Additional Information

Are you ready to Unleash Your Possibility within JDE Peet’s?

How to Apply:

• Upload your resume (in English) via LinkedIn or our career site.
• We will contact you within three weeks regarding the next steps.
• The application process includes an online assessment and at least one interview at our Johor office.

Join a Coffee & Tea company that values your future and passion for positive change!

Why Apply?

• Innovative and passionate work culture
• Career development opportunities
• Allowances and meal subsidies
• Sports perks and continuous coffee and tea service in the office