Strategic Materials Planner for Projects

Emerson Automation

Subang Jaya

On-site

MYR 89,000 - 134,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

Emerson Automation is seeking a Materials Planner to develop and maintain a comprehensive Material Management Plan for project-driven needs. You will align procurement with schedules, manage pre-order planning, and coordinate inbound shipments and logistics to ensure timely delivery.

You will work with Project Managers and Engineering teams to optimize material flow, track delivery dates, and mitigate risks. Familiarity with Oracle or SAP and willingness to travel are highly valued.

Qualifications

Strong experience in material planning, production planning, scheduling, and problem-solving within a project-driven environment.
Knowledge of supplier lead times, approval workflows, and import/export logistics processes.
Demonstrated experience expediting orders and collaborating with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve supply challenges.
Strong analytical skills to track material status, delivery timelines, and project risks through data-driven reporting.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP/MRP systems such as Oracle or SAP.
Ability to work effectively with multiple stakeholders across a matrix organisation.
Understanding of material planning requirements supporting industrial projects.
Flexibility to travel as required to support business needs.

Responsibilities

Develop, own, and maintain a comprehensive Material Management Plan for assigned projects, linking every purchase requirement to project need-by dates, supplier lead times, approval cycles, and logistics milestones.
Collaborate with Project Managers and Engineering teams to align procurement activities with project schedules and engineering release plans.
Plan procurement timing by considering supplier lead times, internal approval processes, and transportation requirements to support project delivery goals.
Manage all pre-order planning activities, including requisition planning, scheduling, and readiness reviews.
Expedite open purchase orders and coordinate with suppliers and procurement teams to support timely order confirmation and delivery.
Monitor and coordinate material movement activities, including inbound shipments, logistics planning, customs clearance, and site delivery readiness.
Work closely with logistics and warehouse teams to facilitate receipt, storage, and dispatch of intercompany and buyout materials while ensuring goods receipt activities are completed accurately.
Maintain accurate material tracking tools, including purchase order status, estimated delivery dates, and risk registers.
Provide regular updates and reporting on material performance, delivery metrics, and project-related risks to key stakeholders.
Identify potential material supply risks, including supplier delays, extended lead times, and engineering changes, and collaborate with cross-functional teams to develop mitigation plans.
Evaluate the material impact of project changes and update planning requirements accordingly.
Support quality-related activities by coordinating inspection schedules to align with project timelines.
Ensure compliance with Emerson policies, business ethics standards, international trade requirements, and applicable business unit procedures.
Analyse material planning data and performance metrics to improve visibility, decision-making, and project outcomes.
Resolve complex material planning challenges through proactive coordination, data analysis, and risk management.