Supply Chain Planner

Supply Chain Planner (Chemical Industry)

Location: Kulim Hi-Tech Park, Kedah, Malaysia

Industry: Chemical / Manufacturing

About the Job

Join our pioneer team at Novolyte Technology Sdn. Bhd. as a Supply Chain Planner. You will be responsible for production planning, inventory control, and delivery coordination to ensure efficient operations and on-time customer fulfillment. This is an exciting opportunity to grow your career in a fast-growing chemical manufacturing company while supporting the setup and expansion of a new manufacturing plant.

Key Responsibilities

Production Planning & Scheduling

• Develop and maintain production plans based on customer orders, sales forecasts, inventory levels, and production capacity.
• Coordinate with Production, Supply Chain, Warehouse, and Procurement teams to ensure smooth execution of production schedules.
• Monitor production progress and adjust plans to address changes in demand, material availability, or capacity constraints.

Order & Delivery Coordination

• Track customer orders from order receipt through production and shipment.
• Ensure on-time delivery performance and coordinate with logistics teams for shipment arrangements.
• Manage order priorities and resolve planning conflicts to meet customer requirements.

Capacity & Resource Management

• Analyze production capacity utilization and identify bottlenecks.
• Coordinate with relevant departments to optimize manpower, equipment, and material resources.
• Support production efficiency improvement initiatives.

Inventory Management

• Monitor raw material, WIP, and finished goods inventory levels.
• Work closely with Supply Chain and Procurement teams to maintain optimal inventory levels while minimizing excess stock.

Data Analysis & Reporting

• Prepare daily, weekly, and monthly planning reports.
• Analyze production performance, delivery performance, and planning KPIs.
• Maintain accurate planning data in ERP/MRP systems.

Cross-Functional Coordination

• Act as the communication bridge between Sales, Production, Quality, Supply Chain, and Logistics teams.
• Coordinate solutions for production and delivery issues to ensure customer satisfaction.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Industrial Engineering, Chemical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, or related disciplines.
• Minimum 3 years of production planning experience in chemical, manufacturing, battery materials, or related industries.
• Experience in production scheduling, capacity planning, material planning, or supply chain planning is preferred.
• Experience in multinational manufacturing environments will be an added advantage.
• Proficient in English and Chinese are highly preferred to facilitate effective communication with China headquarters, technical teams, and Chinese-speaking stakeholders.

Knowledge & Skills

• Proficient in SAP, Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and other office applications.
• Strong knowledge of production planning and inventory management principles.
• Familiar with management systems including: ISO9001, IATF16949, ISO14001, ISO45001
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent reporting and data interpretation capabilities.

What We Offer

We offer the opportunity to join a pioneer team in a new chemical manufacturing plant, with a competitive salary and performance-based rewards. You will gain hands-on exposure to plant setup and operational procurement while developing your career in a fast-growing organization. We provide a supportive, professional, and compliance-driven working environment.