Senior Planner

allnex; Selangor; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading coatings company is seeking a Senior Planner in Petaling Jaya, Malaysia. In this role, you will manage product flows, forecast demand, and optimize inventory to enhance customer satisfaction across the APAC region. The ideal candidate will bring at least 5 years of production planning experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to work within a diverse team. This position offers the chance to significantly impact supply chain performance while promoting sustainability in a leading organization.

Benefits

International working experience

Openness to new ideas

Opportunities for career growth

Qualifications

• 5 years of production planning experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong proficiency in production planning systems and ERP platforms.
• Demonstrated experience in regional or cross-country planning.

Responsibilities

• Conduct regular analysis of SKU performance.
• Act as the first point of contact for customer planning queries.
• Maintain planning parameters and stocking policies in alignment with business rules.
• Support Planning Partner in capacity-demand balancing.
• Ensure adherence to company safety and compliance standards.

Skills

Production planning experience

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Demand forecasting

Capacity planning

Inventory management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Why are we proud of what we do at allnex? We create coatings, products which help protect the world for all nex>t generations– and that’s exactly what you can do joining us!

Imagine how fast your smartphone would become scratched‑up, ugly and unusable without a coating. Or an e‑bike, the cabin of a train, a beautiful wooden floor, and countless other things in life.

Making objects and their surfaces more attractive and longer‑lasting means making them more sustainable, and that’s a huge part of what working at allnex is about. No matter which role you step into, you’ll become part of a global team of passionate people who care deeply about the chemistry, quality, and global impact of coatings.

You’ll also join a highly multicultural and diverse team of more than 4,000 employees in four regions who – as part of one of the world’s leading coating resins companies – serve customers in over 100 countries across the globe.

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Position overview

Step into a high‑impact regional role where your planning insights directly shape customer satisfaction and supply chain performance across 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 offer

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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