Strategic Material Planning Lead: Optimize Inventory

Kerry Group; Selangor; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Jora Malaysia is seeking a Material Planning Team Lead to guide and develop the site’s Material Planning function. You will ensure uninterrupted material supply, optimize inventory, and drive operational excellence through ERP systems, especially SAP, and strong Excel capabilities.

In this role you will lead cross-functional collaboration with Procurement, Manufacturing, and Warehousing, while mentoring team members and maintaining accurate planning master data.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, Engineering, Logistics, Operations Management, or a related discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in Supply Chain Planning or related Supply Chain functions
• At least 2 to 3 years of experience leading, coaching, or managing a team

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, and develop the Material Planning team to foster a high-performing, collaborative, and customer-focused culture
• Provide guidance and expertise on material planning processes, systems, and best practices
• Set clear team objectives, monitor performance, and drive accountability for operational and service delivery targets
• Ensure adequate workload management, resource planning, and capability development within the team
• Oversee material planning activities to ensure timely material availability in support of production and customer requirements
• Monitor planning alerts, including rescheduling messages, over-coverage, under-coverage, and shortage reporting, proactively identifying risks and implementing mitigation plans
• Review material supply constraints and communicate impacts, risks, and recovery actions effectively to business stakeholders
• Ensure accuracy and maintenance of planning master data, including material parameters, lead times, sourcing information, and planning settings
• Lead daily operational reviews covering supplier delivery performance, inbound material shortages, open purchase orders, and supplier confirmations
• Manage escalations related to material supply issues, working closely with Procurement, Manufacturing, Warehousing, and suppliers to resolve challenges

Skills

Excel

MRP

Inventory management

Supplier management

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Analytical mindset

Problem solving

Communication

Forecasting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Job description

Jora Malaysia is seeking a Material Planning Team Lead to guide and develop the site’s Material Planning function. You will ensure uninterrupted material supply, optimize inventory, and drive operational excellence through ERP systems, especially SAP, and strong Excel capabilities.

In this role you will lead cross-functional collaboration with Procurement, Manufacturing, and Warehousing, while mentoring team members and maintaining accurate planning master data.