Strategic Production & Inventory Planner

The Hershey Company; Pekan Nanas; On-site; MYR 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global food company in Malaysia is seeking a Supply & Operations Planner to develop and implement production plans and inventory strategies. This role requires strong analytical skills, effective communication, and a minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain management. The Supply & Operations Planner will coordinate product supply and manage inventories to achieve company goals and facilitate customer service. This individual will work closely with various departments to optimize operations and address challenges.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in supply chain focusing on production planning and materials management.
• Fluent in English (oral and written).
• Strong PC skills and understanding of statistics.

Responsibilities

• Develop and communicate detailed production schedules.
• Manage finished goods inventories for assigned items.
• Coordinate product supply to ensure sufficient availability.

Skills

Production planning

Inventory management

Strong communication skills

Analytical skills

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Industrial Engineering or Business

APICS, CPIM certification preferred

Tools

SAP

MS Office (particularly Excel)

Job description

A leading global food company in Malaysia is seeking a Supply & Operations Planner to develop and implement production plans and inventory strategies. This role requires strong analytical skills, effective communication, and a minimum of 5 years of experience in supply chain management. The Supply & Operations Planner will coordinate product supply and manage inventories to achieve company goals and facilitate customer service. This individual will work closely with various departments to optimize operations and address challenges.