Supply Chain Planner

Novolyte Technologies; Kulim; On-site; MYR 67,000 - 112,000; Full time

Job summary

Novolyte Technology Sdn. Bhd. in Malaysia seeks a Supply Chain Planner to drive production planning, inventory control, and delivery coordination for timely customer fulfillment and plant setup expansion.

The role requires collaboration across Production, Supply Chain, Warehouse, and Procurement, with SAP and Excel proficiency, and a degree in engineering or business. English and Chinese preferred. You will monitor capacity, optimize resources, and generate planning reports in ERP/MRP while

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in engineering, manufacturing, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 3 years in production planning in chemical/manufacturing sectors.
• Experience with production scheduling, capacity planning, and material planning preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production plans based on orders, forecasts, inventory, and capacity.
• Coordinate with Production, Supply Chain, Warehouse, and Procurement to execute schedules.
• Monitor progress and adjust plans for demand, material, or capacity changes.
• Track orders from receipt to shipment and ensure on-time delivery with logistics teams.
• Analyze capacity utilization and optimize manpower, equipment, and materials.
• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly planning reports and KPIs.
• Act as bridge between Sales, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Logistics; resolve planning issues to meet customers.

Skills

Production planning

Inventory management

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in Industrial/ Chemical/ Manufacturing / Supply Chain / Business Administration

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Supply Chain Planner (Chemical Industry)

About the Job

Join our pioneer team at Novolyte Technology Sdn. Bhd. as a Supply Chain Planner. You will be responsible for production planning, inventory control, and delivery coordination to ensure efficient operations and on-time customer fulfillment. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a fast-growing chemical manufacturing company while supporting the setup and expansion of a new manufacturing plant.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and maintain production plans based on customer orders, sales forecasts, inventory levels, and production capacity.
• Coordinate with Production, Supply Chain, Warehouse, and Procurement teams to ensure smooth execution of production schedules.
• Monitor production progress and adjust plans to address changes in demand, material availability, or capacity constraints.

Order & Delivery Coordination

• Track customer orders from order receipt through production and shipment.
• Ensure on-time delivery performance and coordinate with logistics teams for shipment arrangements.
• Manage order priorities and resolve planning conflicts to meet customer requirements.

Capacity & Resource Management

• Analyze production capacity utilization and identify bottlenecks.
• Coordinate with relevant departments to optimize manpower, equipment, and material resources.

Inventory Management

• Monitor raw material, WIP, and finished goods inventory levels.
• Work closely with Supply Chain and Procurement teams to maintain optimal inventory levels while minimizing excess stock.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly planning reports.
• Analyze production performance, delivery performance, and planning KPIs.
• Maintain accurate planning data in ERP/MRP systems.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Act as the communication bridge between Sales, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Logistics teams.
• Coordinate solutions for production and delivery issues to ensure customer satisfaction.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 3 years of production planning experience in chemical, manufacturing, battery materials, or related industries.
• Experience in production scheduling, capacity planning, material planning, or supply chain planning is preferred.
• Experience in multinational manufacturing environments will be an added advantage.
• Proficient in English and Chinese are highly preferred to facilitate effective communication with China headquarters, technical teams, and Chinese-speaking stakeholders.

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient in SAP, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other office applications.
• Strong knowledge of production planning and inventory management principles.
• Familiar with management systems including: ISO9001, IATF16949, ISO14001, ISO45001
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent reporting and data interpretation capabilities.

What We Offer

We offer the opportunity to join a pioneer team in a new chemical manufacturing plant, with a competitive salary and performance-based rewards. You will gain hands-on exposure to plant setup and operational procurement while developing your career in a fast-growing organization. We provide a supportive, professional, and compliance-driven working environment.