Supply Planner

ResMed (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd (MY); Singapore; On-site; SGD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ResMed (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd is seeking a Senior Supply Planner to own the planning process across purchasing, manufacturing, and distribution for your product portfolio. You will deliver reliable, cost-conscious supply plans while mentoring junior planners and coordinating with cross-functional teams.

You will translate strategic signals into operational readiness, balance service levels with inventory, and drive continuous improvement in end-to-end planning using systems like o9 and SAP.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in supply chain, engineering, business, or related field.
• 5+ years end-to-end supply planning experience.
• Experience with ERP and APS systems (SAP, Oracle, o9) and advanced Excel.
• Knowledge of S&OP and continuous improvement methods is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead development of accurate, efficient supply plans aligned with demand forecasts, capacity constraints, and financial targets.
• Serve as the SME for product category, guiding junior planners and stakeholders.
• Anticipate risks and lead mitigation across materials, production, and logistics.
• Represent supply planning in cross-functional forums and supply review meetings.
• Coach and support junior planners in best-practice planning processes and systems usage.

Skills

Planning leadership

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Data analysis

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in supply chain, engineering, business

Tools

SAP

Oracle

o9

Excel

Job description

Role Summary

As a Senior Supply Planner, you are a subject matter expert (SME) in product supply planning and a mentor to others in the team. You own the planning process across purchasing, manufacturing, and distribution for your assigned product portfolio and are accountable for delivering reliable, efficient, and cost-conscious supply plans that meet business needs.

You will play a pivotal role in translating strategic signals into operational readiness, proactively balancing service, cost, and inventory, while guiding junior planners in best-in-class practices.

We are building a future-focused planning function, a trusted partner that orchestrates end-to-end planning to maximize customer value and enable profitable growth. You will help realize this ambition through expert planning, mentorship, and continuous improvement.

Key Responsibilities

A. Planning Leadership & Functional Expertise

• Lead the development and execution of accurate, efficient supply plans that align with demand forecasts, capacity constraints, and financial targets.
• Serve as the SME for your product category, providing guidance and troubleshooting support to junior planners and stakeholders.
• Anticipate risks and lead mitigation strategies across materials, production, and Logistics.
• Represent Supply Planning in cross-functional forums and supply review meetings.

B. Mentorship & Team Development

• Coach and support junior planners in best-practice planning processes, systems use, and stakeholder communication.
• Actively contribute to team learning through knowledge-sharing sessions, playbook development, and system/data troubleshooting.
• Foster a collaborative and solutions-focused team culture built on curiosity, accountability, and inclusion.

C. Supply Execution & Inventory Optimization

• Translate demand into feasible supply plans in o9 and SAP, factoring in lead times, inventory targets, and production constraints.
• Proactively manage planning master data (e.g., MOQ, lead times, safety stock) to reflect operational realities.
• Optimize working capital by maintaining targeted inventory levels and enabling efficient production and purchasing cycles.
• Collaborate with supply schedulers and procurement to ensure timely execution of work orders and purchase orders.

D. Product Lifecycle & Change Management

• Plan for product introductions, engineering changes, and phase-outs in collaboration with Lifecycle Management and Product Planning.
• Evaluate and implement ECNs with minimal disruption and clear communication to manufacturing and supply stakeholders.
• Balance risk and cost in recommending exception freight, alternate sourcing, or system overrides as needed.

E. Systems and Process Excellence

• Champion the use of advanced planning systems (e.g., o9, SAP) and analytics to drive accuracy and speed in planning.
• Identify and implement opportunities for process improvement in planning accuracy, service levels, and inventory management.
• Collaborate with Supply Chain Excellence or Transformation teams to test, scale, and embed new planning capabilities.

What You Bring

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in supply chain, Engineering, Business, or a related discipline.
• Experience: 5+ years in end-to-end supply planning, preferably in a manufacturing or multi-site environment.
• Technical Tools: Strong working knowledge of ERP (e.g., SAP, Oracle) and APS (e.g., o9). Advanced Excel and data handling skills.
• Good to have knowledge of S&OP & continuous improvement methodologies (Lean, Kaizen)

Core Competencies & Attributes

• Deep understanding of supply chain planning concepts (MRP, Production Planning, Inventory Management, Distribution Requirements, safety stock, capacity constraints, etc.).
• Strong analytical mindset, capable of interpreting complex data to drive decisions.
• Skilled communicator and collaborator across functions and seniority levels.
• Ability to coach, mentor, and elevate peers in a non-supervisory capacity.
• Calm and structured under pressure, with strong problem-solving skills.
• Proactive, commercially aware, and continuously seeking process improvement.

Joining us is more than saying “yes” to making the world a healthier place. It’s discovering a career that’s challenging, supportive and inspiring. Where a culture driven by excellence helps you not only meet your goals, but also create new ones. We focus on creating a diverse and inclusive culture, encouraging individual expression in the workplace and thrive on the innovative ideas this generates.