Strategic Materials Planner III – Semiconductor Ops

brooksauto; Malaysia; On-site; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

State-of-the-art semiconductor site

Dynamic and innovative work环境

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Brooks Automation in Johor Bahru, Malaysia is seeking an experienced Senior/Material Planner to ensure timely material availability, optimize inventory, and support production schedules at our Greenfield facility. You will work with suppliers, procurement, and production teams to mitigate shortages and align material supply with demand.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, continuous improvement, and adherence to CTB while driving On Time Delivery for spares and production

Qualifications

• Degree / Diploma in Operations, Materials, Business or equivalent with 6-8 years of relevant experience in a similar role.
• Strong understanding of MRP/ERP systems and inventory management practices.
• Familiarity with planning, costing and materials.
• Computer literate with experience using MS Office (Word, Excel, Access)
• Ability to operate in a cross-functional team to meet customer expectations and to work well under pressure
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.
• Detail oriented with good organizational skills; fluent in English (spoken & written)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with cross-functional teams and regulatory authorities.
• Excellent organizational and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented with a focus on accuracy and compliance.
• Proficiency in using ERP applications, i.e. Oracle Cloud / SAP ERP and capable of running reports and consolidating the statutory requirements for compliance
• Strong problem-solving skills, proactive, and able to work independently as well as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage material planning processes to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components.
• Review weekly demand versus Supply plan for intercompany and direct customer orders
• Coordinate with suppliers, procurement, and production teams to align material supply with production schedules and potential shortages and mitigates actions to overcome this
• Monitor inventory levels and adjust planning strategies to minimize excess stock and prevent shortages and actively support Clear-To-Build (CTB).
• Analyze material usage trends and forecast future requirements to support production goals and develop a suitable strategy for replenishment, or contingency for any shortages, stocking policies.
• Resolve material-related issues, including delays and quality concerns, to maintain production continuity, collaborate with buyers and ensure PROD schedules are on time to meet the delivery dates.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to optimize supply chain processes and drive continuous improvement
• Establish strong working relationship with overseas contract manufacturers to prioritize orders and manage expedite requests.
• Provide customer support for Spares, including driving On Time Delivery (OTD)
• Manage and commitment follow-up/escalations on delivery on spares.
• Responsible for shipment coordination/communicate when necessary to support spares shipment with logistics team.
• Manage and document improvements that focus on making internal and external processes more efficient
• Additional duties based on business needs.

Skills

MRP/ERP systems

Inventory management

MS Office

Lean manufacturing

Communication skills

Attention to detail

English fluency

Cross-functional teamwork

Education

Degree / Diploma in Operations, Materials, Business

Tools

Oracle Cloud

SAP ERP

Job description

Brooks Automation in Johor Bahru, Malaysia is seeking an experienced Senior/Material Planner to ensure timely material availability, optimize inventory, and support production schedules at our Greenfield facility. You will work with suppliers, procurement, and production teams to mitigate shortages and align material supply with demand.

The role emphasizes cross-functional collaboration, continuous improvement, and adherence to CTB while driving On Time Delivery for spares and production