Section Manager - Production Planning Control

AT&S; Kulim; On-site; MYR 200,000 - 250,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer in Kulim, Malaysia is seeking a Section Manager – Production Planning Control. This role involves overseeing demand planning activities, ensuring production plans are executable, and managing inventory optimization. Candidates should have over 7 years of experience in PPC and a relevant degree. The position offers personal and professional growth opportunities, competitive compensation, and a chance to contribute to the company's success.

Benefits

Personal and professional growth opportunities

Secure position with long-term career perspective

Attractive and competitive compensation package

Qualifications

• More than 7 years’ experience in PPC, MRP, demand planning, inventory management, and production planning.
• Familiarity with ERP/MES systems is an advantage.
• Required to support weekend duty on a rotational basis.

Responsibilities

• Oversee demand planning activities including forecast consolidation, customer demand review, and variance analysis.
• Ensure demand inputs are accurate, timely, and aligned with S&OP.
• Identify demand risks and drive mitigation plans.
• Support S&OP demand review and management reporting. Support shipment planning by confirming output readiness daily.
• Lead master production scheduling (MPS) and detailed production planning.
• Ensure production plans are feasible, capacity-aligned, and executable.
• Monitor plan adherence and drive recovery actions for delivery gaps.
• Ensure timely availability of materials to support production plans.
• Drive inventory optimization, including control of excess, slow-moving, and obsolete inventory.
• Coordinate with Purchasing on supply risks and recovery plans.
• Set clear objectives, KPIs, and standard work for the PPC team.
• Monitor and report KPIs such as OTD, forecast accuracy, plan adherence, inventory turns, and master data accuracy.
• Drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions for performance gaps.
• Lead planning process improvements and support NPI readiness.

Skills

PPC

MRP

Demand planning

Inventory management

Production planning

Strong Excel skills

Education

Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

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Be part of our team!

AT&S is a leading global manufacturer of high-end IC substrates and printed circuit boards. AT&S industrializes leading-edge technologies for its core business segments Mobile Devices & Substrates, Automotive & Aerospace, Industrial and Medical and high-performance computing for AI applications. We are looking for talent eager to shape the future of our interconnected world. With plants in Austria, China, India, Malaysia and sales offices around the globe, we offer excellent career opportunities for creators, innovators and enablers with the drive to make a difference.

To enhance our successful S&OPTeam in AT&S Malaysia in Kulim Hi-Tech Park, Kedah, we are looking for a passionate

Section Manager – Production Planning Control

Your Responsibilities

• Oversee demand planning activities including forecast consolidation, customer demand review, and variance analysis.


• Ensure demand inputs are accurate, timely, and aligned with S&OP.


• Identify demand risks and drive mitigation plans.


• Support S&OP demand review and management reporting. Support shipment planning by confirming output readiness daily.


• Lead master production scheduling (MPS) and detailed production planning.


• Ensure production plans are feasible, capacity-aligned, and executable.


• Monitor plan adherence and drive recovery actions for delivery gaps.


• Ensure timely availability of materials to support production plans.


• Drive inventory optimization, including control of excess, slow-moving, and obsolete inventory.


• Coordinate with Purchasing on supply risks and recovery plans.


• Set clear objectives, KPIs, and standard work for the PPC team.


• Cross-Functional Coordination


• Monitor and report KPIs such as OTD, forecast accuracy, plan adherence, inventory turns, and master data accuracy.


• Drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions for performance gaps.


• Lead planning process improvements and support NPI readiness.

Your Profile

• Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field.


• More than 7 years’ experience PPC, MRP, demand planning, inventory management, and production planning.


• Familiar with ERP/MES systems (SAP/Oracle) is an advantage.


• Strong Excel skills and attention to detail.


• Required to support weekend duty on a rotational basis.

Our Offer

• Personal and professional growth opportunities in a Greenfield Project of a recognized MNC


• A chance to actively contribute to AT&S´ success and to create value


• A secure position with long-term career perspective in an internationally expanding environment


• Attractive and competitive compensation package

Ready for a new challenge to advance your career? It´s just a click to apply online. We look forward to your application and your detailed resume. Your AT&S Team!

AT&S is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are dedicated to empowering people to reach their potential by fostering their unique talents and strengths. Our compensation packages are competitive and take individual qualifications and experience into consideration.

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