Strategic Supply Chain Planner: Master Inventory & Delivery

SmartRecruiters, Inc.; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Smiths Detection in Malaysia is seeking a driven Supply Chain Planner to ensure materials are available to meet customer demand in a dynamic manufacturing setting. You will collaborate with Procurement, Production, Logistics and Suppliers to manage material flow, optimize inventory and maintain production continuity, with strong SAP/ERP planning responsibilities.

The role emphasizes data-driven planning, timely reporting and cross-functional teamwork to improve on-time delivery and inventory

Qualifications

• Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain, Logistics, Business, Engineering or related discipline.
• Experience in Supply Chain Planning, Material Planning, Production Planning or manufacturing.
• Hands-on experience using SAP or other ERP systems for planning and inventory management.

Responsibilities

• Execute MRP planning activities within SAP/ERP systems and take actions on rescheduling, pull-ins and push-outs.
• Monitor material availability, stock levels and supply commitments to support production requirements.
• Manage Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and monitor Purchase Orders (POs) to ensure timely delivery.
• Conduct demand versus supply analysis and identify material shortages.
• Develop and maintain production schedules considering material readiness and capacity constraints.
• Drive material recovery plans and expedite critical deliveries to minimize production disruptions.
• Monitor inventory health including safety stock, MOQ, excess, obsolete and ageing inventory.
• Analyze supplier performance and collaborate with vendors on delivery recovery and lead-time improvements.
• Generate planning reports and insights using Excel and other tools to support decision-making.
• Work cross-functionally to improve planning accuracy, inventory optimization and on-time delivery.

Skills

MRP planning

SAP

Inventory control

Excel (pivot, vlookup)

Stakeholder management

Education

Degree or Diploma in Supply Chain/Engineering

Tools

SAP

ERP systems

Job description

Smiths Detection in Malaysia is seeking a driven Supply Chain Planner to ensure materials are available to meet customer demand in a dynamic manufacturing setting. You will collaborate with Procurement, Production, Logistics and Suppliers to manage material flow, optimize inventory and maintain production continuity, with strong SAP/ERP planning responsibilities.

The role emphasizes data-driven planning, timely reporting and cross-functional teamwork to improve on-time delivery and inventory