Supply Planning Specialist

PPG Coatings (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd; Petaling Jaya; On-site; MYR 56,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

PPG Coatings (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is seeking a Supply Planning Specialist to ensure uninterrupted material supply and optimize inventory. You will drive planning activities across procurement, manufacturing, and logistics, coordinating with suppliers and internal teams to maintain service levels.

The role emphasizes demand alignment, inventory health, and risk mitigation for slow-moving or excess stock, with a strong focus on end-to-end import processes and cross-functional collaboration within a

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or related discipline.
• 3–5 years of experience in Supply Planning, Material Planning, Inventory Management, or Supply Chain Operations within manufacturing.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, Kinaxis, APO, or similar planning tools.
• Knowledge of supply planning, MRP, inventory management, and replenishment processes.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and supply chain reporting tools.
• IBP/S&OP knowledge preferred.
• Strong planning, prioritization, and teamwork abilities.
• Fluent in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute short-term and long-term material supply plans based on demand forecasts and production schedules.
• Monitor material availability and ensure timely replenishment to support manufacturing operations.
• Create, manage, and monitor PRs and POs; release orders to suppliers and track deliveries.
• Identify and mitigate material shortages, supply constraints, and disruptions; coordinate recovery plans.
• Monitor inventory levels, optimize safety stock and reorder points, and manage inventory policies.
• Identify slow-moving/obsolete inventory and implement SSPL mitigation actions.
• Coordinate end-to-end import processes, including documentation for customs clearance and Form C where applicable.
• Collaborate with Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, Quality, Customer Service, and Commercial teams for supply continuity.

Skills

Supply planning

Inventory management

Demand planning

Collaborative skills

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain / related

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Kinaxis

APO

Job description

As a Supply Planning Specialist you will responsible for ensuring uninterrupted material supply to support production and customer demand while maintaining optimal inventory levels. You will drive material planning activities, supply-demand alignment, inventory optimization, and proactive risk management across the supply chain network.

Main Responsibilities

Supply & Distribution Planning Execution

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.

Follow up with suppliers on order acknowledgements, delivery commitments, and shipment schedules.

Track open orders and expedite deliveries when required to prevent production disruptions.

Identify and elevate material shortages, supply constraints, and potential disruptions.

Coordinate recovery plans to minimize supply risks and production impacts.

Maintain planning master data and ensure planning parameters are accurate and updated.

Inventory Management & Optimization

Monitor inventory levels to ensure compliance with inventory targets and service level requirements.

Improve safety stock, reorder points, and inventory policies to balance supply continuity and working capital.

Analyze inventory trends and recommend actions to improve inventory health.

Drive excess inventory reduction initiatives while maintaining supply reliability.

Support inventory accuracy through regular reviews and reconciliation activities.

SSPL (Slow & Surplus) Risk Management

Identify, monitor, and report slow-moving, excess, and obsolete inventory risks.

Develop mitigation plans with Procurement, Operations, and Business stakeholders.

Execute inventory disposition strategies to minimize write-offs and financial exposure.

Conduct root cause analysis on SSPL generation and implement preventive actions.

Track and report SSPL performance against established targets.

Performance Monitoring & Continuous Improvement

Track and drive improvements in key KPIs:

Inventory Days / DOH

OTIF (On Time In Full)

SSPL % and value

Stock availability / service level

Manage end-to-end import process

Coordinate and monitor inbound international shipments to ensure timely material arrival and uninterrupted supply.

Review and verify shipping documentation for accuracy and completeness, including (Invoice, Packing List (PL), Bill of Lading (BL), Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS/SDS), Form E and Other relevant import and customs documents

Apply and coordinate Form C documentation in accordance with customs, import, and regulatory requirements to support timely customs clearance and duty exemption processes.

Ensure all import documentation is submitted accurately and on time to facilitate customs clearance and avoid shipment delays.

Support cost-effective procurement and logistics activities while ensuring material availability and supply continuity.

Cross-functional Collaboration

Work closely with Procurement, Manufacturing, Logistics, Quality, Customer Service, and Commercial teams to ensure supply continuity.

Act as the primary point of contact for material-related planning issues.

Collaborate with suppliers and internal stakeholders to resolve supply concerns promptly.

Support new product introductions, phase-ins, phase-outs, and engineering changes.

Facilitate effective communication and alignment across the supply chain organization.

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.

Knowledge of supply planning, MRP, inventory management, and replenishment processes.

Proficient in Microsoft excel (can maintain complex spreadsheets) and supply chain reporting tools.

Knowledge of IBP/S&OP processes and inventory optimization methodologies is preferred.

Strong planning, prioritization, and organizational abilities.

Strong collaboration and teamwork skills.

Proficient in English and Bahasa Malaysia, both written and spoken.

About us:

Here at PPG we make it happen, and we seek candidates of the highest integrity and professionalism who share our values, with the commitment and drive to strive today to do better than yesterday – everyday.

Through leadership in innovation, sustainability and color, PPG helps customers in industrial, transportation, consumer products, and construction markets and aftermarkets to enhance more surfaces in more ways than does any other company.. To learn more, visit www.ppg.com and follow @ PPG on Twitter.

The PPG Way

Every single day at PPG:

We partner with customers to create mutual value.

We are insightful, dedicated and proactive. We have intimate knowledge of the market and our customers. We focus on practical solutions that make a difference.

We are "One PPG" to the world.

We are better and stronger together. We leverage our scale to reach new markets and introduce innovative technologies as we differentiate and disrupt our markets.

We trust our people every day, in every way.

We enable and empower our people to make the right decisions. We are inclusive, transparent and respectful. Our feedback is clear and actionable.

We make it happen.

We have a passion for winning. We achieve. We deliver with discipline and integrity. We bring our best energy to our work. We decide and act intelligently and quickly.

We run it like we own it.

We respect one another by being responsible and accountable. We always act in the best interest of our company, customers, shareholders and our communities.

We do better today than yesterday – everyday.

We continuously learn. We develop our people to grow our businesses.

PPG Way: (Click here to learn more about the PPG Way)

We are One PPG: http://one.ppg.com/

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.

PPG provides equal opportunity to all candidates and employees. We offer an opportunity to grow and develop your career in an environment that provides a fulfilling workplace for employees, creates an environment for continuous learning, and embraces the ideas and diversity of others. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, pregnancy, race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, disability status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression.