Overview
Planner Jobs in Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia at Semtech
Title: Planner
Company: Semtech
Location: Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Key Responsibilities
Materials Requirements Planning:
- Develop material plans for assigned product lines or component categories Calculate material requirements based on production forecasts and inventory targets
- Coordinate procurement activities to align with material needs
- Adjust material plans to accommodate changes in demand or lead times
- Ensure optimal material availability while minimizing excess inventory
Cross-functional Collaboration
- Coordinate with engineering, manufacturing, and quality teams
- Support new product introductions and design activities
- Communicate material availability and supply constraints
- Participate in S&OP processes and planning cycles
- Provide procurement and planning expertise to cross-functional projects
Supplier Management And Performance
- Manage supplier relationships and performance expectations
- Monitor supplier delivery, quality, and service metrics
- Implement supplier improvement initiatives
- Address supplier performance issues
- Develop collaborative relationships with key suppliers
Inventory Management And Optimization
- Monitor and optimize inventory levels across assigned categories
- Implement inventory control strategies and stocking policies
- Analyze inventory turns, aging, and obsolescence risks
- Develop approaches to reduce excess while preventing shortages
- Support inventory accuracy through monitoring and reconciliation
Analysis And Reporting
- Analyze procurement and inventory data to identify improvement opportunities Develop cost models and pricing benchmarks
- Monitor key performance indicators and metrics
- Prepare procurement and materials reports for management
- Support savings initiatives and track results
Education And Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business, or related field
- 2-4 years of experience in procurement, materials planning, or supply chain
- operations
- Experience with sourcing methodologies and materials requirements planning
- Knowledge of supplier management and inventory control techniques
- Experience in manufacturing or high-tech industry preferred
Qualifications
- Strong knowledge of procurement principles, material planning, and inventory management
- Analytical skills with ability to evaluate market data, material requirements, and spend information
- Negotiation skills with ability to achieve favorable terms and pricing
- Proficiency with procurement systems, planning tools, and data analysis
- Good understanding of supplier management and performance measurement
- Effective communication and relationship management abilities
- Problem-solving orientation with practical approach to supply chain challenges Knowledge of contract terms and material planning parameters
- Experience with cost modeling and total cost analysis
- Understanding of semiconductor industry supply markets and manufacturing processes
- Decision-making capabilities balancing cost, availability, and supply risk
Travel Requirements
- Moderate travel required (10-15% of time)
- May include travel to supplier locations and company facilities
Level Of Authority
- Makes decisions regarding supplier selection, material plans, and inventory levels
- Commits company to purchase agreements within defined approval limits
- Recommends commodity strategies and planning approaches
- Escalates significant procurement and planning issues to appropriate management
- Works independently on standard activities with general supervision
Job Complexity
- Performs moderately complex procurement and planning activities requiring analysis and judgment
- Manages multiple commodity categories, suppliers, and material plans
- Resolves supply issues involving various stakeholders and considerations
- Requires understanding of semiconductor supply markets and manufacturing flows
- Expected to balance cost objectives, material availability, and inventory levels
- Navigates competing priorities from various departments and operations
- Works in complex manufacturing environment with specialized supply chain requirements
