Material Planner

Role Overview

The Material Planner is responsible for end-to-end inventory planning, from purchase requisition through to customer invoicing. This role ensures optimal stock levels, supports internal customer service inquiries, and drives replenishment strategies to meet operational and business needs.

Key Responsibilities

• Segmentation & Safety Stock: Conduct ABC/XYZ analysis and product lifecycle reviews to define inventory policies.
• Inventory Parameters: Maintain planning system data including safety stock, reorder points, lot sizes, lead times, and replenishment strategies.
• Supplier Collaboration: Partner with Buyers to secure optimal supplier performance in delivery, quality, lead time, and flexibility.
• Inbound Materials: Align material planning with purchase requisitions and ensure timely conversion to purchase orders.
• Inventory Control: Manage MRP exception messages daily, support cycle counts, and perform risk assessments and root cause analyses.
• Performance Optimization: Analyze excess, obsolete, and aging inventory; collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Logistics to improve performance.
• Compliance & Standards:
• ISO9001: Maintain accurate forecasts and track supplier delivery/quality.
• ISO14001: Apply FIFO principles, flag hazardous materials, and ensure safe storage/disposal.
• Safety & Health: Ensure proper storage of high-risk materials and maintain hazard documentation.
• Confidentiality & IP: Safeguard planning data, supplier information, and proprietary systems.
• Continuous Improvement: Support QMS/EMS initiatives and other duties as assigned.

Skills & Competencies

• Production Planning & Scheduling
• Inventory Optimization & Control
• Data Analysis & Reporting
• Cross-Functional Collaboration
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication (verbal & written)
• Leadership, adaptability, and attention to detail

Experience & Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in material planning, inventory management, or purchasing.
• Proven ability to manage material flow from suppliers to site while minimizing costs, risks, and waste.
• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or related field.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes and supply chain management.

Pay: RM4,500.00 - RM6,500.00 per month

Work Location: In person