We are looking for a highly motivated and experienced Production Planner to join our growing team. In this role, you will be responsible for planning, scheduling, and coordinating the flow of materials, production activities, and resources to ensure timely and cost-effective manufacturing operations. This position plays a critical role in supporting our production performance and meeting customer delivery expectations at our Kulim, Kedah facility.
Position Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on customer requirements, material availability, and production capacity.
- Coordinate with Procurement, Warehouse, and Production teams to ensure timely material supply and resource planning.
- Monitor and track material readiness and production progress; update relevant departments accordingly.
- Ensure high inventory turnover and minimize excess or obsolete stock (E&O).
- Prepare E&O reports and assist Project Managers in managing claims.
- Monitor and manage aging or expired inventory.
- Support continuous improvement by optimizing ERP and MES system processes related to production planning.
- Track and implement Engineering Change Notices (ECN) in production schedules.
- Ensure alignment with customer expectations and internal KPIs such as OTD (On-Time Delivery) and OTR (On-Time Rate).
Position Qualifications and Requirements
- Bachelor's degree or higher in Supply Chain, Manufacturing, Engineering, or a related field.
- Minimum 4 years of production planning or material control experience in the EMS (Electronics Manufacturing Services) industry.
- Strong proficiency in ERP and MES systems.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and production planning tools.
- Strong communication skills in English and Mandarin (spoken and written). We are seeking candidates proficient in Mandarin to effectively communicate with Mandarin-speaking clients.
- High level of attention to detail, analytical ability, and numerical accuracy.
- Excellent problem-solving, coordination, and cross-functional communication skills.
- Able to work independently in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment.
