Strategic Material Planner: Forecast & Inventory Control

Arrow Electronics; Tasek Gelugor; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arrow Electronics is seeking a Material Planner in Penang, Malaysia to manage inventory and forecast demand. You will coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure uninterrupted supply while handling backlog and shortage reports.

Proficiency with Arrow flex reports and e-compass is advantageous, as is the ability to maintain bonds ensuring material availability. The role requires a 2-year degree or equivalent with 3–5 years of related experience, and may include certifications.

Qualifications

• Typically requires a 2 year degree and 3–5 years of experience or high school graduate with equivalent related experience.
• May require specific certifications.
• Experience in material planning and inventory management is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Plan and pipeline inventory for low to medium complex demand with focus on uninterrupted supply.
• Review backlog and shortage reports to assure inventory availability using standard reports.
• Prepare Arrow generated forecasts for e-compass and manage exceptions.
• Maintain manual bonds to assure continued inventory availability.

Skills

Inventory planning

Forecasting

Data analysis

Cross-functional coordination

Education

2-year degree or equivalent

High school diploma with related experience

Tools

Arrow flex reports

e-compass

Job description

Arrow Electronics is seeking a Material Planner in Penang, Malaysia to manage inventory and forecast demand. You will coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure uninterrupted supply while handling backlog and shortage reports.

Proficiency with Arrow flex reports and e-compass is advantageous, as is the ability to maintain bonds ensuring material availability. The role requires a 2-year degree or equivalent with 3–5 years of related experience, and may include certifications.