Material Planner / PPC Assistant Manager

Position: Material Planner / PPC Assistant Manager
Department: Production Planning & Control (PPC)
Experience: Minimum 5 years
Qualification: Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related field

Job Overview

We are looking for an experienced and proactive Material Planner / PPC Assistant Manager to oversee end-to-end material planning, inventory management, and replenishment activities. The successful candidate will ensure material availability to support production and customer demand while optimizing inventory levels, minimizing excess and obsolete stock, and improving supply chain efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

1. Material Planning & Production Coordination

• Develop and maintain material forecasts based on production schedules and customer demand.
• Coordinate material requirements and replenishment activities to ensure uninterrupted production.
• Monitor material availability and resolve shortages or supply-related issues.

2. Inventory Management & Optimization

• Establish and maintain inventory parameters, including safety stock, reorder points, lot sizes, and lead times.
• Conduct ABC/XYZ analysis and implement appropriate inventory control strategies.
• Monitor excess, obsolete, and aging inventory, and implement corrective actions to minimize inventory costs and waste.
• Manage daily Material Requirements Planning (MRP) exception messages and ensure timely follow-up.

3. Supplier & Procurement Coordination

• Work closely with Buyers and suppliers to ensure timely material delivery and effective replenishment.
• Monitor supplier performance in terms of on-time delivery, lead time, minimum order quantities (MOQ), and material quality.
• Ensure purchase requisitions are converted into purchase orders in a timely manner.
• Coordinate material call-offs and resolve supply issues with Procurement, Warehouse, Production, and other relevant departments.

4. Inventory Control & Reporting

• Monitor inventory levels, stock accuracy, and material movements.
• Support cycle counts and year-end physical inventory activities.
• Analyze inventory performance, identify risks, and recommend improvement actions.
• Collaborate with Sales, Marketing, Manufacturing, Procurement, and Logistics to improve inventory efficiency.

5. Quality, Environmental & Safety Compliance

• Ensure compliance with applicable ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 requirements and company procedures.
• Promote FIFO (First-In, First-Out) practices and proper material handling, storage, segregation, and disposal.
• Identify hazardous materials and ensure appropriate safety documentation and handling practices are maintained.
• Maintain accurate planning records and safeguard confidential company information and intellectual property.

6. Continuous Improvement

• Identify opportunities to improve material planning, inventory accuracy, and supply chain processes.
• Perform root cause analysis and implement corrective and preventive actions where necessary.
• Support other duties and improvement initiatives assigned by management.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in material planning, inventory management, purchasing, or a related manufacturing role.
• Bachelor's Degree in Business, Supply Chain Management, or a related discipline.
• Good knowledge of manufacturing processes, supply chain management, and MRP systems.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and data analysis skills.
• Good organizational, planning, and time management abilities.
• Excellent communication and coordination skills across different departments.
• Ability to work independently, manage priorities, and respond effectively to changing production requirements.
• Leadership and team coordination skills are an advantage.

Key Competencies

• Material and production planning
• Inventory optimization and control
• Demand forecasting and replenishment planning
• Supplier performance management
• Cross-functional communication
• Continuous improvement and problem-solving

Pay: RM4,000.00 - RM6,000.00 per month

Benefits:

• Health insurance

Experience:

• Material Planner : 3 years (Preferred)
• Production Planning: 3 years (Preferred)
• Inventory control: 3 years (Preferred)

Language:

• Mandarin (Preferred)

Work Location: In person