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Line Manager: Supply Chain Manager
About AIXTRON
AIXTRON is a technology and innovation-driven market leader in deposition equipment (MOCVD) for third-generation semiconductor materials such as GaN, SiC and GaAs—critical enablers for energy efficiency, data communications and AI infrastructure. Headquartered in Herzogenrath, Germany, we hold the #1 market position in each of the markets we serve and build some of the industry's most sophisticated high-tech systems. What sets us apart is how we combine deep technology focus, customer orientation and speed of innovation with strong team spirit, agility and a collaborative company culture. Learn more at www.aixtron.com.
AIXTRON's new manufacturing & engineering hub in Malaysia
We are building a new greenfield manufacturing and engineering hub in Batu Kawan, Penang. The site will provide a state-of-the-art cleanroom environment for assembly & test of our high-end systems and will contribute to engineering the next generation of products. Operations are planned to start in 2027 with rapid ramp-up. Beyond technology, the new location is designed as a modern workplace with state-of-the art office and amenities — built to foster collaboration and a strong focus on people's wellbeing.
Who we are looking for
We are looking for purpose-driven builders: hands-on professionals with entrepreneurial spirit who enjoy setting up structures, improving processes and taking ownership in a fast-moving environment. As pioneers of our Malaysia site, you will help to shape not only your function, but also how we work together locally — while being connected to a global team of around 1,000 employees from 60 nationalities across Asia, Europe and the US. We offer competitive benefits, outstanding technical expertise, development opportunities and training.
Responsibilities
Production Scheduling
- Convert sales forecasts and confirmed customer orders into a detailed weekly / daily production schedule.
- Develop constraint-based production schedules considering capacity, tooling, and material availability.
- Optimize sequencing to reduce changeovers, idle time, and bottlenecks.
- Sequence production runs to minimize changeover time, meet delivery dates, and utilize capacity efficiently.
- Issue production orders to shop floor and monitor progress against schedule.
- Reschedule orders dynamically to address machine breakdowns, material shortages, or urgent customer requests.
Production Capacity & Resource Planning
- Assess available manpower and tooling against production requirements.
- Identify capacity bottlenecks and propose overtime, shifts, or outsourcing.
- Work with facility team to schedule preventive facility maintenance without disrupting critical orders.
- Maintain accurate production order data in SAP.
- Generate daily / weekly production achievement reports.
Shopfloor Control / Execution Tracking
- Monitor schedule adherence and take corrective actions for deviations.
- Work closely with production supervisors to adjust execution priorities.
Coordination with Material Planning
- Develop production schedules based on confirmed material availability and constraints provided by Material Planning.
- Provide material planners with a rolling forecast of requirements.
- Coordinate with warehouse for timely issuance of materials and receipt of finished goods.
- Escalate schedule risks caused by material constraints to Material Planning.
Order Fulfillment & Improvements
- Communicate realistic delivery dates to sales / customer service teams.
- Track on time delivery performance and lead root cause analysis for delays.
- Manage expediting requests and prioritize production accordingly.
- Track production schedule adherence and on time delivery KPIs to drive improvements.
Qualifications And Skills Required
- Diploma or Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
- 3–5 years in material planning, production planning, or inventory control within a Malaysian manufacturing environment.
- Understanding of capacity planning BOM structures, manufacturing routing.
- Experience with LMW is a strong advantage.
- Proficient in SAP systems Production Planning module and advanced Excel.
- Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail,
- Ability to work under pressure, and shop floor communication.
- Fluent in English; Bahasa Malaysia.
Working Conditions & Environment
- Role based at AIXTRON Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.
- Majority of the work is at Batu Kawan site; work at Kulim site will be requested as needed.
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