Senior Executive

Nexperia Germany; Seremban; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Nexperia is seeking a proactive Production Planning & Supply Chain Planner in Malaysia to manage daily production scheduling, inventory levels, and order fulfillment. The role collaborates with manufacturing, procurement, logistics, sales, and customer service to ensure uninterrupted operations.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in a related field and 5+ years’ manufacturing experience, with strong Excel skills and SAP ERP proficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of manufacturing experience in production planning, supply chain planning, logistics, or order fulfillment.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, inventory management, order management, and supply-demand planning concepts.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management across functions.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiar with ERP systems, preferably SAP.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and control daily production scheduling and operational activities.
• Assess production schedules, optimize build plans, and establish priorities to meet customer requirements.
• Monitor production output and alignment with business objectives and customer demand.
• Balance capacity, material availability, and demand to optimize production performance.
• Translate customer demand into executable production and shipment plans and drive on-time delivery.

Skills

Cross-functional collaboration

Stakeholder management

Excel proficiency

Analytical thinking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP ERP

Job description

About the Role

We are seeking a proactive and detail-oriented Production Planning & Supply Chain Planner to manage production planning, order fulfillment, and supply-demand balancing activities. This role is responsible for ensuring optimal inventory (WIP) levels, supporting production requirements, maximizing customer satisfaction, and achieving on-time delivery performance. The successful candidate will work closely with customers, manufacturing, procurement, logistics, sales, and customer service teams to ensure efficient and uninterrupted operations.

What You Will Do

Production Planning & Operations

• Plan, coordinate, and control daily production scheduling and operational activities.
• Assess production schedules, optimize build plans, and establish priorities to meet customer requirements and delivery commitments.
• Monitor production output and ensure alignment with business objectives and customer demand.
• Analyze BOM inventory, monitor WIP levels, and support production control activities.
• Balance manufacturing capacity, material availability, and customer demand to achieve optimal production performance.

Order Fulfillment & Customer Management

• Review and validate customer orders against available inventory, material supply, and production capacity.
• Commit realistic delivery dates based on available resources and production capability.
• Monitor order backlog and proactively manage critical customer requirements.
• Translate customer demand into executable production and shipment plans.
• Drive customer satisfaction through effective order management and consistent delivery performance.

Demand & Supply Planning

• Conduct regular supply-demand reviews to ensure alignment between customer demand and operational capabilities.
• Balance competing customer requirements during constrained supply situations.
• Allocate inventory and production capacity according to business priorities and customer commitments.
• Manage customer allocation programs and support shortage management activities when required.
• Collaborate with Sales, Customer Service, Procurement, and Manufacturing teams to prioritize demand and resolve supply challenges.

Continuous Improvement & Compliance

• Identify opportunities to improve planning efficiency, operational performance, and service levels.
• Develop and maintain effective planning processes to support business growth and customer satisfaction.
• Ensure all planning and scheduling activities comply with company policies, internal controls, and applicable laws and regulations.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance productivity, inventory management, and delivery performance.

What You Will Need

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in production planning, supply chain planning, logistics, or order fulfillment.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, inventory management, order management, and supply-demand planning concepts.
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills with the ability to collaborate across multiple functions.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems, preferably SAP.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment.
• High level of integrity, accountability, and attention to detail.

D&I Statement

As an equal-opportunity employer, Nexperia values diversity not just because it is the right thing to do but because diverse teams perform better. We are dedicated to being inclusive, and a proof point of this dedication is that we were the main partner of the very first Dutch Paralympic Team NL House during the Paris 2024 Paralympic Games. Our recruitment process is inclusive and accessible to all, and we consider all applicants fairly, as well as providing a safe work environment and reasonable adjustments where requested.

In addition, we offer our colleagues the possibility to join employee resource groups such as the Pride Network Group or global and local Women's groups. Nexperia is committed to increasing women in management positions to 30% by 2030.