Strategic Production Planner: Lean, Data-Driven Scheduling

Randstad – Renesas; Kulim; On-site; MYR 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Randstad – Renesas in Kulim, Malaysia seeks a Production Planner to create and optimize production schedules, coordinating with procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and sales to ensure on-time delivery and quality. You will monitor KPIs, adjust plans for delays, and drive efficiency across the production flow.

The role emphasizes strong math/science background, experience with MRP systems, and proficiency in advanced Excel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in management, operations science, math or related field.
• Strong numerical and analytical abilities with a solid science background.
• Preference for experience with MRP systems and data analysis.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain daily, weekly, and monthly production schedules.
• Analyze demand forecasts, sales orders, and inventory to plan production.
• Coordinate with procurement to ensure materials availability.
• Monitor progress and adjust schedules to address delays.
• Improve capacity utilization, labor, and equipment efficiency.
• Communicate plans to manufacturing and operations teams.
• Track KPIs like output, lead times and inventory levels.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement improvements.
• Maintain production records and reports in MRP systems.
• Support continuous improvement and cost-reduction efforts.

Skills

Strong math and science

Data analysis

Lean manufacturing knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree in management / operations science / related field

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Advanced Excel

Job description

Randstad – Renesas in Kulim, Malaysia seeks a Production Planner to create and optimize production schedules, coordinating with procurement, manufacturing, logistics, and sales to ensure on-time delivery and quality. You will monitor KPIs, adjust plans for delays, and drive efficiency across the production flow.

The role emphasizes strong math/science background, experience with MRP systems, and proficiency in advanced Excel.