Material Planner

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UCT is looking for a talentedMaterial Planner to join us in Penang, Malaysia!

The Material Planner manages end‑to‑end materials planning to ensure production readiness and on‑time delivery. This role oversees high‑volume part portfolios, maintains accurate system data, and collaborates with cross‑functional teams to resolve supply chain issues. It proactively identifies bottlenecks, aligns suppliers to forecasted demand, and executes material plans that support production goals. The planner drives continuous improvement through reporting, vendor coordination, and quality engagement to meet customer and operational commitments.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Parts maintenance checking before project kick in
• Manage 500-1000 items per projects
• Plan & schedule materials availability to drive production to meet customers delivery commits
• Co-ordinate with other departments including Buyer, Operations, Programme and Warehouse for on-time delivery
• Systems data maintenance and integrity, key in purchase parts and fabrication parts correctly.
• Identify the possible production bottlenecks and have contingencies plans
• Work with existing vendor on the completion of the new revision material or temporary change order.
• To renew, monitor and translate forecast into material plan and pull in & out with suppliers accordingly.
• Execute materials planning and purchase for production fulfillment
• Review report daily with purchasing dept.
• To coordinate with quality engineers of any non-conforming materials.
• Ensure on-time delivery of materials from suppliers
• Attend production meetings and any others for communication and update purpose
• Generate management report and other activities as assigned by Superior

Educational/Certification Requirement:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Science/ Mathematics/ Materials /Industrial Engineering
• Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics /Mechatronics/Industrial Systems Engineering

Experience Requirement:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Science/ Mathematics/ Materials /Industrial Engineering At least 2 years working experience
• Diploma in Mechanical/Electrical/Electronics /Mechatronics/Industrial Systems Engineering with At least 5 years working experience
• Preferably in manufacturing environment
• No fear of paper works and system update

Ultra Clean Technology is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, political affiliation, union membership, covered veteran status, protected genetic information and any other characteristic protected under laws and regulations.