Senior Planner

Allnex Malaysia Sdn Bhd; Selangor; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global chemical company is seeking a Senior Planner based in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. This high-impact regional role focuses on optimizing supply chain performance across the APAC region. Responsibilities include conducting SKU performance analysis, collaborating with diverse teams, and ensuring effective inventory and capacity management. The ideal candidate will possess 5 years of production planning experience, strong ERP system proficiency, and excellent analytical and communication skills.

Benefits

International working experience

Openness to new ideas and career development opportunities

Qualifications

• 5 years of production planning experience in a manufacturing environment, preferably in the chemical or resin industry.
• Strong proficiency in production planning systems and ERP platforms.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular analysis of SKU performance, identifying stock-outs and future backlogs.
• Act as the first point of contact for customer-related planning queries.
• Maintain planning parameters and stocking policies in line with business rules.

Skills

Production planning experience

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

ERP platforms

Job description

Position overview

Step into a high-impact regional role where your planning insights directly shape customer satisfaction and supply chain performance across the APAC region. allnex is expanding the regional planning team and hiring Senior Planner, based in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia, to support strong business growth across the region. You will orchestrate product flows from multiple global locations, collaborate with diverse teams, and drive the planning excellence that keeps our customers supplied and our business growing.

This opportunity is perfect for someone who loves solving complex challenges, optimizing systems, and making a visible difference every day. From forecasting and inventory optimization to cross-border coordination, your work will influence both operational success and strategic planning.

Responsibilities

• Demand & Planning
  • Conduct regular analysis of SKU performance, identifying stock-outs and future backlogs based on latest business conditions.
  • Review forecasts with Demand Analysts and the Commercial team as needed; conduct forecast vs. actual order reviews at least twice weekly.
  • Update SAP forecasts manually for ad hoc orders or updated demand prior to Supply Review.
  • Ensure accurate closing of planning orders (purchase and transfer orders).
  • Monitor weekly shipping plans to ensure timely dispatch from supplying plants.
• Stakeholder Coordination & Customer Support
  • Act as the first point of contact for customer-related planning queries.
  • Coordinate with Customer Service and Logistics to ensure labelling, marking, and delivery requirements are met.
  • Support cross-regional communication to align supply, demand, and planning requirements.
• Inventory, Stocking Policy & SMOG Management
  • Maintain planning parameters and stocking policies (finished goods, intermediates, raw materials) in alignment with business rules and working capital targets.
  • Maintain accurate MRP master data and planning parameters (lead times, MOQ, stocking policies) within ERP systems.
  • Drive SMOG (Slow-Moving & Obsolete Goods) reduction initiatives; propose write-offs and preventive actions to Regional Planners.
  • Coordinate new product/SKU extensions and resolve stock issues (e.g., damaged inventory incidents).
• Capacity Planning & Process Improvement
  • Support the Planning Partner in short-, medium-, and long-term capacity-demand balancing (RCCP 3–18 months).
  • Identify opportunities for improvement within planning and purchasing interfaces.
  • Challenge existing processes, propose enhancements, and assess risks and implications of decisions.
  • Ensure difficult or sensitive issues are escalated appropriately and in a timely manner.
• Compliance & Best Practices
  • Ensure adherence to company safety, compliance standards, and operational best practices.
  • Maintain accurate transactional planning/scheduling processes to ensure product availability within ERP systems.

Required skills and experience

• 5 years of production planning experience in a manufacturing environment; experience in chemical or resin industry is preferred.
• Strong proficiency in production planning systems and ERP platforms.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem‑solving skills.
• Demonstrated experience in regional or cross‑country planning coordination.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to work effectively with diverse multicultural teams.
• Experience in demand forecasting, capacity planning, and inventory management.
• Ability to understand complex instructions, organize information logically, and identify key priorities.
• Able to think creatively, challenge status quo, and contribute improvement ideas.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management, Operations, or a related field.

We are proud to offer an international working experience with a tight‑knit network of employees, making it easy to connect and learn from people all across our different functions. On top of that we are a truly innovative company with a strong team spirit, openness to new ideas, and great opportunities to grow and develop your career.

Equal Employment Opportunity allnex is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to an environment where all colleagues contribute for the benefit of our employees, our products, and our communities.

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