Planning & Material Control Manager/Assistant Manager

Mills Recruitment is partnering with an international medical device manufacturer to hire a Planning & Material Control Manager/Assistant Manager to strengthen its manufacturing operations in Malaysia.
 
About the Role
The Challenge
Take ownership of production planning and material control to keep manufacturing operations running smoothly, materials available and customer deliveries on schedule.
The Opportunity
Lead the PMC function and collaborate closely with Production, Purchasing, Warehouse and Sales to strengthen planning accuracy, inventory performance and overall supply chain efficiency.
Compensation and Benefits
Competitive remuneration package commensurate with experience.
 
What You Will DoLead production planning and material control, including master production scheduling based on customer orders, forecasts and capacity.

• Coordinate with Production, Purchasing, Warehouse and Sales to ensure material availability and production alignment.
• Monitor inventory levels, optimise stock turnover and minimise excess and obsolete materials.
• Improve ERP/MRP planning processes and resolve production or material issues that could impact delivery.
• Lead and develop the PMC team while supporting process improvement, cost reduction and performance reporting.

Who We Are Looking For

• Bachelor's degree or above in Supply Chain Management, Logistics, Business Administration, Engineering or a related field.
• Manufacturing experience in production planning and material control.
• Strong knowledge of production planning, MPS, MRP/ERP systems and inventory management.
• Proven experience coordinating across Production, Purchasing, Warehouse and Sales.
• Experience in process improvement, lean manufacturing or cost reduction initiatives is an advantage.

Skills and Attributes
Strong leadership, analytical and problem-solving capabilities, with excellent communication and coordination skills. Proficiency in ERP/MRP systems and Microsoft Excel is required. 
You should be responsible, comfortable working to tight deadlines 
 
Apply Now
Ready to take the lead in production planning and material control within an established international medical device manufacturer?
Apply now or send your latest CV to [email protected]