Overview
Production Planner Jobs in Penang, Malaysia at Michael Page
Title: Production Planner
Company: Michael Page
Location: Penang, Malaysia
- Work in a top tier company in the industry
- Be in a position to drive growth, change management & continuous improvement
About Our Client
Our client is a leading global manufacturing and supply chain solutions provider with a strong presence in Penang. The company partners with multinational customers across various industries, delivering end-to-end manufacturing, planning, procurement, and logistics solutions.
With a collaborative and fast-paced environment, the organization offers employees exposure to regional and global operations, advanced supply chain practices, and continuous improvement initiatives. This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established multinational company that provides strong career development and growth opportunities.
Job Description
- Develop and maintain production schedules based on customer demand, material availability, manpower, and equipment capacity.
- Monitor production plan execution and initiate corrective actions to mitigate schedule deviations or shortages.
- Manage MPS, forecasting activities, and maintain planning data accuracy within ERP/MRP systems.
- Review material availability through Clean-to-Build analysis and coordinate with purchasing teams on shortages.
- Track inventory levels, investigate stock discrepancies, and support inventory optimization initiatives.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to support customer delivery commitments, ECO implementation, and continuous process improvements.
The Successful Applicant
- Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain, Operations Management, Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
- Minimum 3-5 years of experience in Production Planning, Scheduling, Materials Planning, or Supply Chain within a manufacturing environment.
- Strong knowledge of ERP/MRP systems, production scheduling, and inventory management.
- Experience in demand planning, capacity planning, and production control processes.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and stakeholder management skills.
- Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment while managing multiple priorities.
What’s On Offer
- Be part of a globally recognised organisation.
- Work in a dynamic, innovative environment with opportunities for growth.
- Competitive remuneration and benefits package
Contact:
Quote job ref: JN-072026-7070477
