Strategic Supply Planner & Inventory Optimizer

PPG; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG is seeking a Supply Planning Specialist to ensure uninterrupted material supply for production and customer demand while maintaining optimal inventory levels. You will drive material planning, supply-demand alignment, and proactive risk management across the supply chain.

The role requires end-to-end import coordination and collaboration with procurement, manufacturing, logistics, quality, customer service, and commercial teams to sustain service levels and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or related discipline.
• Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Supply Planning, Material Planning, Inventory Management, or Supply Chain Operations within a manufacturing environment.
• Experience using ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Kinaxis, APO, or similar planning tools.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and supply chain reporting tools.
• Knowledge of IBP/S&OP processes and inventory optimization methodologies is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute short-term and long-term material supply plans based on demand forecasts, production schedules, and business requirements.
• Monitor material availability and ensure timely replenishment to support manufacturing operations.
• Create, manage, and monitor Purchase Requisitions (PRs) and Purchase Orders (POs) based on material requirements and planning signals.
• Release Purchase Orders to suppliers and ensure timely transmission of orders.
• Coordinate with Procurement, Operations, and Business stakeholders to resolve supply concerns and maintain continuity.

Skills

Supply planning

Inventory management

ERP/MRP

Forecasting

Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Kinaxis

APO

Job description

PPG is seeking a Supply Planning Specialist to ensure uninterrupted material supply for production and customer demand while maintaining optimal inventory levels. You will drive material planning, supply-demand alignment, and proactive risk management across the supply chain.

The role requires end-to-end import coordination and collaboration with procurement, manufacturing, logistics, quality, customer service, and commercial teams to sustain service levels and efficiency.