Strategic Production Planner

Microchip Operations (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Microchip Operations (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd seeks a Production Planner to support production and operational activities, ensuring customer requirements and business objectives are met.

You will manage supply and demand planning, coordinate with Contract Manufacturers, and work with cross-functional teams to ensure material availability and on-time order fulfillment. The role requires 2–3 years of experience in production planning or related fields, familiarity with ERP/MRP, strong analytical and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Operations Management, Industrial Engineering, or a related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in Production Planning, Material Planning, Supply Chain, Manufacturing Operations, or a related function.
• Experience with Contract Manufacturers is preferred.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems is an advantage.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Good understanding of MRP, production planning, and inventory management concepts.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and reporting tools.
• Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
• Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a fast-paced environment.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of accuracy.
• Team player with strong collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Review and analyze MRP outputs to ensure supply and production readiness.
• Manage and coordinate purchase orders and production orders with Contract Manufacturers.
• Monitor order status and ensure timely execution and delivery to meet customer commitments.
• Support demand changes including expedite, pull-in, push-out, upside, and recovery requirements.
• Assist in consign inventory reconciliation activities and investigate inventory discrepancies.
• Ensure accurate and timely goods receipt transactions into the warehouse.
• Coordinate RMA processes with internal teams and Contract Manufacturers.
• Manage rework, conversion, and disposition activities to support customer and operational requirements.
• Track and ensure timely closure of RMA and rework activities.
• Support finished goods planning and inventory management activities.
• Coordinate shipment readiness and inventory availability to meet customer delivery schedules.
• Perform system transactions accurately and timely within ERP systems.
• Maintain planning parameters, order records, and transactional data integrity.
• Generate and distribute weekly operational and planning reports.
• Analyze planning and operational data to support decision-making.
• Work closely with internal stakeholders and Contract Manufacturers to resolve supply chain and production issues.
• Support special customer requests and urgent business requirements.
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and continuous improvement projects.
• Perform other duties, projects, and assignments as required by management.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Communication

Stakeholder management

Multi-tasking

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management/Operations/Related

Tools

ERP/MRP systems

Microsoft Excel

Reporting tools

Job description

Microchip Operations (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd seeks a Production Planner to support production and operational activities, ensuring customer requirements and business objectives are met.

You will manage supply and demand planning, coordinate with Contract Manufacturers, and work with cross-functional teams to ensure material availability and on-time order fulfillment. The role requires 2–3 years of experience in production planning or related fields, familiarity with ERP/MRP, strong analytical and