Strategic Planning Manager, Material & Production

Smartrac Technology; Kedah; On-site; MYR 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Avery Dennison Corporation in Kulim, Malaysia is seeking an experienced Material Planning and Production Planning professional to oversee the plant's short-, mid-, and long-term material needs. This strategic role will eventually lead overall planning and drive supply chain improvements.

You will work closely with Demand, Production and Procurement to optimize inventory, lead times and cost efficiency, own Oracle-related initiatives in Operations and lead a small team while collaborating with

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Material Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or equivalent.
• Minimum five (5) years of working experience with team management in manufacturing.
• At least 10 years in material planning, production planning, control and management in foreign invested company.
• Good knowledge of material planning, scheduling, inventory control and production control.
• Proficient data analysis and English skills.

Responsibilities

• Material Planning: coordinate with Demand and Production Planning to ensure proper short-, mid-, and long-term material demand and purchasing.
• Production Planning: forecast management for respective production lines and inventory targets.
• Inventory management to meet on-time delivery and improve inventory performance.
• Capacity analysis and improvement; quarterly production planning based on history and forecast.
• Own the production schedule to meet delivery targets and reduce lead times.
• Maintain communication with customers and manage outsourcing; lead Oracle launch in Operations.
• Participate with finance to align sales, margins and spending plans; coach and lead the team.

Skills

Data analysis

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Customer service

Stress management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Material Management, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration or equivalent

Tools

Oracle

ERP systems

Job description

Avery Dennison Corporation in Kulim, Malaysia is seeking an experienced Material Planning and Production Planning professional to oversee the plant's short-, mid-, and long-term material needs. This strategic role will eventually lead overall planning and drive supply chain improvements.

You will work closely with Demand, Production and Procurement to optimize inventory, lead times and cost efficiency, own Oracle-related initiatives in Operations and lead a small team while collaborating with