Supply Network Planner & Scheduler

JDE Peet's; Masai; On-site; MYR 202,000 - 284,000; Full time

Job summary

A global coffee and tea company is looking for a Supply Planner to manage customer service and inventory in Malaysia. The successful candidate will create production schedules, coordinate with various departments, and optimize inventory management. Qualified applicants should have a Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain and 3-6 years of relevant experience, particularly with ERP systems like SAP. Join a passionate team and enjoy a dynamic work culture with opportunities for growth and unique perks.

Benefits

Outstanding Career Development Opportunities

Meal subsidies

Sports perks

Free coffee and tea all day

Qualifications

• 3–6 years of experience in Supply Chain, preferably in production & fulfilment planning.
• Experience with ERP systems like APO, SAP, or OMP.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer service levels and inventories by planning supply.
• Coordinate supply planning with various departments.
• Develop capacity scenarios for short, mid, and long-term.
• Monitor performance and drive continuous improvement.

Skills

APO, SAP, OMP knowledge

Capacity Planning Tools & Processes

Distribution Network & Processes

Microsoft Office – Excel, Word & PowerPoint

Manufacturing network knowledge

IBP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain or equivalent

Job description

Overview

JDE Peet’s is the world’s leading pure-play coffee and tea company, with local roots dating back to 1753, headquartered in the Netherlands. We unleash the possibilities of coffee and tea in more than 100 countries with a portfolio of over 50 brands, including L’OR, Peet’s, Jacobs, Senseo, Tassimo, Douwe Egberts, OldTown, Super, Pickwick and Moccona. We are a team united by the power and possibility of tea and coffee. We thrive on the freedom to pursue opportunities, provoke new ideas to make an impact at scale, and support personal growth through a range of learning and development programmes. We believe in the energy created by sharing a cup of coffee or tea.

Job Description — Reporting to the Regional Planning Manager; Asia dotted to Planning Manager, Malaysia. This role manages customer service levels and inventories by planning the supply of (semi-) finished goods from factories towards receiving factories or logistic warehouses, considering capacity restrictions and material availability of Johor Instant Plant. The role is responsible for creating a detailed scheduled plan from planned orders provided on a weekly basis by the Regional Supply Planner (principal). The position will be a member of the Supply Chain Asia leadership team. Based in Johor, the role will be directly responsible for regional planning and scheduling of Johor Instant Plant.

Responsibilities

• Ensure supply of the right volumes at the right time through weekly capacity and production plans, balancing demand, capacity, and material availability to optimize inventory.
• Coordinate supply planning with Manufacturing, Demand Planning, Procurement, NPD, Finance, and manage product launches and phase-outs.
• Lead local monthly IBP Supply meetings and contribute to regional Supply reviews.
• Develop capacity scenarios and support decision‑making for short, mid, and long‑term horizons.
• Monitor daily and weekly performance; drive continuous improvement in service, stock, and production adherence.
• Convert planned orders into detailed production schedules optimized for changeovers and cleaning, without altering weekly SKU volumes.
• Communicate and manage deviations in fixed plans with the Regional Supply Planner and factory stakeholders.
• Create and hand over weekly production plans considering capacity, materials, safety stocks, and demand.
• Manage short‑term disruptions (material shortages, breakdowns, quality issues, rush orders) and coordinate corrective actions.
• Develop mid‑/long‑term capacity and inventory plans (1–18 months) aligned with service, cost, and cash targets.
• Define and improve Make‑to‑Stock and Make‑to‑Order ways of working.
• Manage stock levels, alerts, and approvals for key planning parameters; maintain planning master data.
• Plan co‑manufacturing flows where applicable to ensure component and capacity availability.
• Lead inventory reduction and supply shortage allocation initiatives.
• Track and improve KPIs including Customer Service, Stock Levels, and TOP/TAP.
• Execute day‑to‑day scheduling, follow up with production, manage overdue orders, and report adherence and deviations.
• For principal factories, align regularly with production and maintenance to provide available capacity to Regional Supply Planning.

Qualifications

Education:

• Bachelors’ Degree, preferably in Supply Chain, Logistics, Operations Management, Business Admin or equivalent.

Experience:

• At least 3–6 years of working knowledge of APO, SAP, OMP or any other ERP system(s).
• Capacity Planning Tools & Processes
• Distribution Network & Processes
• Preferably with at least 3–6 years in assistant manager/ senior planner / executive role.
• Microsoft Office – Excel, Word & PowerPoint is a MUST
• Manufacturing network knowledge
• IBP (Integrated Business Planning) knowledge preferred.
• 3–6 years of business experience in Supply Chain including, but not limited to, production & fulfilment planning, distribution operations and/or demand planning.

Additional Information

• Are you ready to Unleash Your Possibility within JDE Peet’s?

Here’s How To Apply

• Upload your resume (in English) using our LinkedIn or career site application form
• After applying, we’ll reach out within three weeks to let you know what’s next.
• During the application process, you’ll be asked to do an online assessment and at least one interview at our Johor office.

Would you like to join a Coffee & Tea company that values your future success and prioritizes your passion for positive change?

Why You Should Apply

• Passionate, energetic & innovative work culture
• Outstanding Career Development Opportunities
• Exciting allowances to perk up your day
• Meal subsidies (great coffee needs great snacks!)
• Sports perks to keep you energized
• The best coffee and tea served all day in our office – or be your own Barista!