Senior Planner (Production Planning & Control) - Mandarin Speaking
Location: Bandar Parklands, Klang
Salary: RM5,000 – RM7,000 per month
Employment Type: Full-time
Job Overview
We are looking for an experienced Senior Planner Executive to oversee end-to-end production planning and scheduling within a manufacturing environment. This role is responsible for optimizing production capacity, ensuring material availability, maintaining appropriate inventory levels, and coordinating with cross-functional teams to achieve production targets and on-time delivery.
The ideal candidate has strong analytical and problem-solving skills, hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems, and the ability to guide junior planning team members.
Key Responsibilities
- Production Planning & Scheduling: Develop, review, and optimize daily, weekly, and long-term production plans based on customer demand, production capacity, and delivery requirements.
- Capacity & Resource Planning: Allocate manpower, machinery, and materials effectively to maximize production efficiency and minimize bottlenecks.
- Demand & Material Planning: Coordinate demand forecasts, material requirements, and inventory levels to prevent stock shortages and excess inventory.
- Cross-Functional Coordination: Work closely with Procurement, Production, Quality, Logistics, and Sales teams to align production schedules and ensure timely order fulfillment.
- Sales & Operations Execution (S&OE): Translate operational plans into short-term production schedules and adjust plans according to changing priorities.
- Performance Monitoring: Track production KPIs, identify capacity constraints and operational gaps, and implement continuous improvement initiatives.
- Problem Solving: Resolve production delays, material shortages, scheduling conflicts, and other operational challenges.
- Team Leadership: Guide, mentor, and support junior planning executives to improve team performance and productivity.
- Reporting & Forecasting: Prepare production reports, capacity analyses, inventory updates, and forecasts for management review.
- Quality, Safety & Compliance: Support compliance with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, occupational safety requirements, and the company's Quality Management System (QMS) and Environmental Management System (EMS).
Job Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Industrial Engineering, Production Engineering, Supply Chain Management, or a related field.
- 5–8 years of relevant experience in production planning, production control, or supply chain operations within a manufacturing or industrial environment.
- Proven experience in end-to-end production planning, including demand forecasting, production scheduling, material planning, and capacity management.
- Hands-on experience with ERP/MRP systems such as SAP, Oracle, or Microsoft Dynamics.
- Good understanding of manufacturing workflows, inventory control, and supply chain management principles.
- Experience coordinating with multiple departments to resolve production and material planning issues.
- Previous experience mentoring junior team members or leading planning activities is preferred.
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- Able to manage changing priorities, meet deadlines, and make timely operational decisions.
What We're Looking For
- Strong ownership of production plans and delivery commitments.
- Ability to balance customer demand, production capacity, and inventory requirements.
- A proactive approach to identifying bottlenecks and improving operational efficiency.
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality, safety, and compliance.
- Good teamwork and stakeholder management skills.
How to Apply
Suitable candidates are invited to submit their latest CV for consideration.
Contact Person: Anders Cheong
WhatsApp: https://**************************62
Email: *************
Please include your relevant production planning experience, ERP/MRP system exposure, and current or expected salary in your application.
Pay: RM5,000.00 - RM7,000.00 per month
Work Location: In person