Planner | Senai Ipark

Company Background:

Our client is a worldwide top 50 Electronics Manufacturing Services (EMS) company, delivering improved flexibility, cost efficiency, and innovation power through the value chain. Their HQ is located at Norway, and have a strong local presence in all regions such as, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Lithuania, Germany, Poland, the Czech Republic, India, China, Malaysia, and the United States. In each of these regions, they tailor their offering to suit the local needs best.

Job Description:

• Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer orders, forecast data, and available resources.
• Collaborate with production, procurement, and logistics departments to ensure timely availability of materials and efficient production flow.
• Review and monitor inventory levels to prevent stockouts or excess inventory.
• Coordinate with suppliers to ensure timely deliveries of components and materials.
• Analyze production performance, identify bottlenecks, and propose corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate records of planning activities, material usage, and production progress.
• Perform capacity planning and resource optimization to align with production demands.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to enhance production efficiency.
• Prepare and provide reports on production status, inventory, and delivery timelines to management.
• Manage demand forecasting, inventory control, and material replenishment.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or related field.
• Minimum of 2-3 years of experience in production planning or supply chain management, preferably in the electronics or manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of production planning systems (e.g., ERP, MRP software).
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles and inventory management.
• Excellent problem-solving, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across teams.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

Preferred Skills:

• Certification in APICS or similar supply chain planning certification is a plus.
• Experience with advanced planning systems or demand forecasting tools is preferred.