Project Materials Planner & Logistics Lead

Emerson; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Emerson is seeking a skilled Materials Planner for Malaysia to develop and maintain material plans that connect purchase requirements to project timelines, with strong collaboration across project management and engineering teams. You will plan procurement, expedite orders, and coordinate inbound/outbound logistics while monitoring risks and performance.

The candidate should have experience in project-driven environments, ERP/MRP systems (Oracle, SAP), and a proactive approach to optimization,

Qualifications

• Strong experience in material planning, production planning, scheduling in a project-driven environment.
• Knowledge of supplier lead times, approval workflows, and import/export logistics processes.
• Demonstrated experience expediting orders and collaborating with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve supply challenges.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to track material status, delivery timelines, and project risks through data-driven reporting.
• Proficiency in MS Office and ERP/MRP systems such as Oracle or SAP.

Responsibilities

• Develop, own, and maintain a comprehensive Material Management Plan for assigned projects, linking every purchase requirement to project need-by dates, supplier lead times, approval cycles, and logistics milestones.
• Collaborate with Project Managers and Engineering teams to align procurement activities with project schedules and engineering release plans.
• Plan procurement timing by considering supplier lead times, internal approval processes, and transportation requirements to support project delivery goals.
• Manage all pre-order planning activities, including requisition planning, scheduling, and readiness reviews.
• Expedite open purchase orders and coordinate with suppliers and procurement teams to support timely order confirmation and delivery.
• Monitor and coordinate material movement activities, including inbound shipments, logistics planning, customs clearance, and site delivery readiness.
• Work closely with logistics and warehouse teams to facilitate the receipt, storage, and dispatch of intercompany and buyout materials while ensuring goods receipt activities are completed accurately.
• Maintain accurate material tracking tools, including purchase order status, estimated delivery dates, and risk registers.
• Provide regular updates and reporting on material performance, delivery metrics, and project-related risks to key stakeholders.
• Identify potential material supply risks, including supplier delays, extended lead times, and engineering changes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop mitigation plans.
• Evaluate the material impact of project changes and update planning requirements accordingly.
• Support quality-related activities by coordinating inspection schedules to align with project timelines.
• Ensure compliance with Emerson policies, business ethics standards, international trade requirements, and applicable business unit procedures.
• Analyse material planning data and performance metrics to improve visibility, decision-making, and project outcomes.
• Resolve complex material planning challenges through proactive coordination, data analysis, and risk management.

Skills

Material planning

Production planning

Scheduling

Problem solving

Supplier lead times

ERP/MRP

Oracle

SAP

Data reporting

MS Office

Travel

Collaboration

Education

Instrumentation/Mechanical/Electrical Eng or Supply Chain degree

Tools

Oracle

SAP

MS Office

Job description

Emerson is seeking a skilled Materials Planner for Malaysia to develop and maintain material plans that connect purchase requirements to project timelines, with strong collaboration across project management and engineering teams. You will plan procurement, expedite orders, and coordinate inbound/outbound logistics while monitoring risks and performance.

The candidate should have experience in project-driven environments, ERP/MRP systems (Oracle, SAP), and a proactive approach to optimization,