SENIOR PLANNER

Biszon Flexipack; Selangor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking to strengthen its production planning function in Malaysia. The role involves understanding end-to-end manufacturing processes including printing, lamination, slitting, bag making and spouting, and planning jobs by priority, machine availability and material readiness.

You will track production status, coordinate corrective actions, and ensure ERP data is up-to-date for efficient scheduling and resource allocation, while collaborating across Sales, Procurement,

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of end-to-end manufacturing processes and production planning.
• Experience with ERP systems to manage planning, scheduling and resource allocation.
• Familiarity with Kaizen, Lean or Six Sigma would be beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Develop a clear understanding of end-to-end manufacturing processes including printing, lamination, slitting, bag making and spouting.
• Plan production jobs based on order priority, machine availability and material readiness; optimize sequence to reduce downtime and waste.
• Track production status against schedules; coordinate corrective actions with relevant departments.
• Maintain accurate ERP data for planning, scheduling and resource allocation.
• Coordinate with Sales, Procurement, Warehouse, Production, QA/QC and Logistics to ensure seamless order-to-delivery.
• Identify capacity bottlenecks by analyzing planned vs. actual output; suggest improvements.
• Support data-driven decisions by participating in Kaizen, Lean or Six Sigma initiatives.

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Jora Malaysia will close on 9th September 2026. Thank you for being with us, we are cheering you on as you continue your career journey.

1Develop a clear understanding of the end-to-end manufacturing process, including printing, lamination, slitting, bag making, and spouting.

Plan jobs into production based on order priority, machine availability, and material readiness. Optimize sequence to reduce downtime and waste.

Track production status against planned schedules. Identify delays or deviations and coordinate corrective actions with relevant departments.

Ensure effective use of the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system for production planning. Ensure all related department Keep all production-related information up-to-date and accurate in the ERP system so that planning, scheduling, and resource allocation are efficient and reliable.

Coordinate closely with Sales, Procurement, Warehouse, Production, QA/QC, and Logistics to ensure seamless execution from order to delivery.

Identify machine capacity and analyze planned output vs. actual output data to detect potential bottlenecks or inefficiencies.

Recommend process flow improvements based on data insights while ensuring all changes maintain proper documentation and traceability (chain of custody).

Assist in aligning forecasted demand with production capacity to ensure sufficient resource allocation.

Monitor reports on production performance, plan adherence, and capacity utilization. Recommend actions based on data trends.

Develop contingency plans in case of machine breakdowns, material delays, or manpower shortages.

Encourage data-driven decisions by participating in Kaizen, Lean, or Six Sigma initiatives to improve the planning process.

Tracking key metrics like on-time delivery, machine utilization rate, and planning accuracy helps drive accountability.