Production Planner

About Our Client

A major Malaysian chemicals and plastics manufacturer. The company exports globally, operates advanced manufacturing facilities, and has strengthened operations through restructuring and adherence to quality standards.

Job Description

• Create daily to monthly production schedules based on forecasts, orders, and inventory levels.
• Distribute orders across production lines, considering equipment capability and efficiency.
• Monitor work-in-progress and adjust schedules to manage delays or production issues.
• Prioritize production tasks to maximize output and minimize downtime or overstock.
• Coordinate with internal teams to ensure timely availability of raw and packaging materials.
• Support inventory management by working with Marketing to clear excess or idle stock.
• Plan production around machine capacity, maintenance, workforce, and output rates.
• Track and analyze KPIs like efficiency, yield, downtime, and adherence to plans.
• Use past data to improve forecast accuracy and production planning.
• Generate reports on production performance, inventory, lead times, and delivery metrics.
• Provide updates to customers and collaborate with customer service on delivery matters.
• Support regional sales teams with data analysis and sales reporting.
• Communicate plans with production, maintenance, logistics, and other related teams.
• Work closely with Sales, Marketing, and Shipping teams to manage urgent or changing orders.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Production Planner should have :

• Bachelor's degree in Industrial Engineering, Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Operations, or a related field.
• At least 3 years of experience in production planning within a manufacturing or high-volume factory environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel, including advanced functions for planning and data analysis.
• Familiarity with ERP systems is an added advantage.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented with a high level of data accuracy.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration.
• Proactive and able to solve problems under pressure and meet tight deadlines.

What's on Offer

• Competitive annual salary.
• Opportunities for career advancement in a structured and professional environment.
• Permanent employment with a focus on long-term career development.
• Inclusive and supportive company culture to foster professional growth.

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