Supply Chain Planner

VAT Vakuumventile AG; Kuala Lumpur; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

VAT Vakuumventile AG seeks a Supply Chain Planner in Malaysia to manage material availability, optimize the supply chain, and release POs on time. The role emphasizes maintaining data integrity and coordinating with suppliers to meet delivery commitments.

Requirements include a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and strong negotiation, analytics, and ERP/D365 experience. Multicultural collaboration and a proactive mindset are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, business administration, or related field.
• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and procurement tools, preferably D365 Microsoft.

Responsibilities

• Ensure Material Availability & Supply Chain Optimization.
• Release of PO to supplier on time and follow up on supplier delivery commitments.
• Data integrity and supply data management is well maintained.
• Review Demand and Supply reports to ensure clear to build available at all times.
• Manage changes in company’s requirements and supplier delivery commitments with clear PO updates.
• Support Supply chain manager in related activities with purchasing whenever needed.

Skills

Negotiation skills

Contract management

ERP systems

D365 Microsoft

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or related field

Tools

D365 Microsoft

Job description

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At VAT, we change the world with vacuum solutions. As the world’s leading supplier of high-performance vacuum valves, we have been driving innovation for more than 60 years. With over 3,200 employees worldwide, we operate from our headquarters in Haag, Switzerland, with manufacturing sites in Switzerland, Malaysia and Romania, as well as sales and service hubs around the world. We are guided by our passions integrity, teamwork, customer centricity, and innovation - always working together as #oneVAT.

Joining us means becoming part of a passionate, international team where your voice is heard, your ideas matter, and your career growth is supported.

Supply Chain Planneris responsible for managing supply management of goods and services while maintaining quality, compliance, and timely delivery. This role involves managing supplier relationships, on time deliveries, and purchase order management to ensure on time deliveries in supply chain.

Yourresponsibilitiesinclude, but not limited to:

• Ensure Material Availability & Supply Chain Optimization
  • Release of PO to supplier on time and follow up on the supplier delivery commitments.
  • Ensure follow up on supplier commitment and elevate to next level if challenges faced in supply chain.
  • Data integrity and supply data management is well maintained.
  • Review Demand and Supply reports to ensure clear to build available at all time.
  • Manages changes in company’s requirements and supplier delivery commitments with clear purchase order updates.
  • Support Supply chain manager in related activities with purchasing whenever needed
• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management, Business Administration, or related field.

Preferred Qualification:

• Strong negotiation and contract management skills.
• Proficiency in ERP systems and procurement tools preferably in D365 Microsoft environment.
• Excellent analytical, communication, and leadership skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, multicultural environment.

Our commitment to inclusion, fairness and equal opportunities

We believe in meaningful careers, continuous learning, and equal opportunities for everyone to drive our innovation and success. We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and are dedicated to fostering an inclusive and respectful workplace. If you have concerns, our compliance channel is available at our website. All reports are handled with strict confidentiality and in accordance with our Code of Conduct .