Section Head of Planning

DUKE TRAINING & CONSULTANCY; Pekan Nanas; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing firm in Malaysia is seeking a dedicated Section Head of Planning to oversee production and material planning activities. The successful candidate will play a critical role in driving planning excellence, interfacing with various teams to optimize scheduling and resource utilization. Applicants should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering, a minimum of 3 years of relevant experience, and proficiency in ERP systems such as SAP. Fluency in Mandarin is required to communicate effectively in a Mandarin-speaking work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years of experience in production planning or material planning.
• Team leadership or supervisory experience is an advantage.
• Strong understanding of production scheduling and MRP processes.

Responsibilities

• Oversee production and material planning activities in manufacturing.
• Develop production plans based on sales forecasts and inventory levels.
• Manage and monitor Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to prevent shortages.

Skills

Production scheduling

Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

Data analysis

Cross-department communication

Detail-oriented

ERP systems (SAP)

Microsoft Excel

Proficiency in Mandarin

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or related field

Tools

ERP systems (SAP)

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Join our dynamic and innovative manufacturing team, a leading vendor in energy management and intelligent power monitoring solutions. We are seeking a dedicated and talented Section Head of Planning to play a critical role in driving production and material planning excellence, supporting our mission to deliver reliable, high-quality energy management products to the market.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Section Head of Planning to oversee and execute production and material planning activities in a manufacturing environment. This role works closely with Production, Warehouse, Quality, Engineering, and Procurement teams to ensure smooth production scheduling, optimal resource utilization, and on-time order fulfillment.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop weekly, monthly, and quarterly production plans based on sales forecasts, customer orders, and inventory levels.
• Manage and monitor Material Requirements Planning (MRP), coordinating with Procurement and suppliers to prevent material shortages or excess inventory.
• Track production capacity, output, and progress; coordinate cross-functionally to resolve execution issues.
• Analyze equipment loading, manpower allocation, and takt time, and propose capacity improvement initiatives.
• Identify and proactively manage risks related to delivery delays, material shortages, or quality issues.
• Monitor and analyze planning KPIs such as production achievement rate, on-time delivery rate, and material readiness.
• Prepare regular planning reports and updates for management.
• Drive continuous improvement of planning processes and support the effective use of ERP systems (SAP / MES).
• Lead, coach, and develop planning team members to enhance performance and execution capability.

Job Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree or above in Industrial Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Manufacturing Management, Logistics, or related fields.
• Minimum 3 years of experience in production planning and/or material planning within a manufacturing environment.
• Prior team leadership or supervisory experience is an added advantage.
• Strong understanding of production scheduling, MRP processes, and manufacturing workflows.
• Proficient in ERP systems (SAP experience preferred) and Microsoft Excel, with good data analysis skills.
• Strong cross-department communication and coordination abilities.
• Detail-oriented, analytical, and able to work under pressure.
• Proficient in Mandarin to support communication in a Mandarin-speaking work environment.
• Age preferably 40 years old or below.

Application Questions

• Which of the following statements best describes your right to work in Malaysia?
• What's your expected monthly basic salary?
• Which of the following types of qualifications do you have?
• How many years' experience do you have as a Head of Planning?
• Do you have experience completing material resource planning (MRP)?
• How many years' experience do you have with forecasting for businesses?
• How many years' experience do you have in supply chain management (SCM)?