Corporate Planning Manager – Butterworth
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Job Description
Business Planning role plays a key strategic part in driving the financial and operational planning process within the organization. This position supports management decision‑making by providing insightful analysis, accurate reporting, and strategic planning support. Acting as a critical bridge between strategy and execution, it ensures that business goals are supported by strong financial plans. By translating complex data into actionable insights, this position drives strategic business decisions and helps the organization achieve its objectives. The business planning role leads forecasting, scenario modelling, and variance analysis, proactively managing risks and identifying opportunities. Additionally, it supports investment evaluations, resource allocation, and operational planning to ensure efficient use of resources. A key player in business performance reviews, this position identifies gaps and recommends corrective actions to improve overall performance.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and coordinate the annual budgeting and forecasting processes, ensuring alignment with corporate objectives and financial targets.
- Conduct account profitability reviews, including detailed performance analysis of key accounts to support strategic decision‑making.
- Monitor and review Less Than Truck Load (LTL) Division P&L performance, identifying financial trends, variances, and areas for improvement.
- Manage the preparation and consolidation of materials for Management Meetings (MM) and Board of Directors (BOD) presentations.
- Oversee and ensure the accuracy and timeliness of finance‑related materials across departments.
- Compile and maintain weekly forecast worksheets and ensure accurate, timely headquarters (HQ) reporting.
- Generate and present ad hoc financial and business performance reports to support senior leadership.
- Partner with the Finance department to prepare financial analysis, business cases, and planning materials.
- Collaborate with operational teams to ensure the accuracy of data entry and maintenance of the booking master for the LTL division.
- Support and provide analysis for cross‑functional or strategic projects, particularly those related to business planning, growth initiatives, and performance improvement.
- Prepare high‑quality presentations and reports for senior leadership and external stakeholders.
- Assist in the coordination and execution of key corporate initiatives and projects led by senior management.
Key Requirements
Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Business Administration, or related field (MBA or equivalent is a plus).Minimum 3 years of experience in financial planning, business analysis, or related roles.Strong analytical, financial modelling, and presentation skills.Excellent communication and stakeholder management abilities.Proficient in Microsoft Excel, PowerPoint, and business reporting tools (e.g., Power BI).Why Join Us
At Overland, we offer a dynamic and collaborative work environment where your contributions are valued and recognized. Joining our team provides an opportunity to make a meaningful impact and drive positive change within the organization. Notably, our roles may involve traveling to affiliated companies for work‑related purposes, further enriching your experience and broadening your horizons. Join Overland to embark on a journey where your talents are valued, growth is encouraged, and impactful changes are made.
Planning Department Manager – Oriental Fastech Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd.
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Job Description
Oriental Fastech Manufacturing Sdn. Bhd. (OFM), a subsidiary of YBS International Berhad, is a leading provider of high‑precision metal components and PCBA assembly. We are seeking an experienced Planning Department Manager to lead our planning team, optimize production schedules, and manage job orders and subcontract operations efficiently.
Key Responsibilities
Lead and manage the planning department, ensuring smooth coordination of internal production and subcontracted jobs.Develop and implement production planning strategies to maximize efficiency, reduce lead times, and meet delivery deadlines.Monitor project progress, analyze performance metrics, and implement corrective actions to mitigate risks.Collaborate with production, procurement, warehouse, and subcontract vendors to ensure seamless operations.Mentor, coach, and develop the planning team to enhance skills, productivity, and accountability.Support continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence projects within the manufacturing process.Requirements
Degree in Mechanical / Manufacturing Engineering, Supply Chain, or related discipline.Minimum 5 years of experience in production planning or operations, with at least 2 years in a managerial role, preferably in metal fabrication or manufacturing.Strong leadership, analytical, and problem‑solving skills.Proficient in Microsoft Excel, ERP systems, and production planning tools.Excellent communication, coordination, and interpersonal skills.What We Offer
Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.Career development and leadership growth opportunities.Exposure to high‑precision manufacturing and complex subcontract management.A professional, collaborative, and performance‑driven work environment.How to Apply
Submit your resume and cover letter with the subject line : "Application – Planning Department Manager".
Materials Planning Manager – Prai, Penang
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Job Description
To support our extraordinary teams who build great products and contribute to our growth, we’re looking to add a Materials Planning Manager located in Prai, Penang.
Typical Day
Directs the team in the use of best practices in the daily execution of finished goods and WIP planning.Manages, coaches and mentors a team. Works with the team on continuous development and performance management.Directs activities of Planners to ensure that inventory level and turn goals are achieved, including reduction of back orders and enhancing customer service.Meets with Senior Management to obtain strategic information that could impact the forecast. Works with the team to modify the forecast for historical and environmental events. Works closely with different departments to accurately develop and maintain an accurate forecast.Hold cross‑functional meetings to review the Supply and Demand plan.Review issues and make recommendations that deal with long‑term constraints, customer service levels, inventory targets, the current forecast, and backlog.Experience We Look For
Typically requires a bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience and training.Typically requires a minimum of 6 years of material and manufacturing experience, including supervision.Benefits
Life InsurancePaid Time OffPerformance BonusScheduler / Project Planning Manager – Semiconductor / Advanced Manufacturing – Turner & Townsend
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Company Description
Turner & Townsend is a global professional services company with over 22,000 people in more than 60 countries. Working with our clients across real estate, infrastructure, energy and natural resources, we transform together delivering outcomes that improve people’s lives. Our capabilities include programme, project, cost, asset and commercial management, controls and performance, procurement and supply chain, net zero and digital solutions. We are majority‑owned by CBRE Group, Inc., the world’s largest commercial real estate services and investment firm, with our partners holding a significant minority interest. Turner & Townsend and CBRE work together to provide clients with the premier programme, project and cost management offering in markets around the world.
Job Description
Manage multi‑disciplinary construction project schedules including design, engineering, construction, commissioning and integration of contractor's schedule.Partner with key stakeholders including facility owners and global supply management and site construction contractors, etc to look for pull‑in opportunities.Work directly with the schedulers from the various general contractors & design‑build teams to evaluate and monitor schedule risks using Earned Value Method (S‑curve) Schedule Risk Analysis (SRA) or other industry‑widely accepted approach.Define and analyze Project critical paths across all schedules and project stages and be able to produce reports, KPI metrics, float trends, look‑ahead reports, etc.Facilitate interactive planning and schedule review sessions with the project team as well as key stakeholders to walk through the critical path, showcase the critical activities and work with team to mitigate schedule delays.Identify critical milestones from overall schedule.Validate Contractor approaches / schedule's logic, duration and activities while measuring and reporting of progress against schedule including analysis of project documents to identify potential project impacts.Consolidate progress reports for management review including preparation of appropriate project schedule indicators.Establish, implement and adhere to Schedule Change Control process including review and agreement of impact of project and scope changes to ensure control is incorporated in the overall project schedule and progress measurement system.Accumulate and access historical data for use in maintaining realistic future planning and forecasting.Qualifications
Degree qualifications in project management, engineering or similar function.Minimum 7 years’ experience in scheduling, project planning, preferably with industrial or advanced manufacturing type of projects.Proficient in the use of Primavera P6 software and overall schedule understanding.Demonstrated ability to work in a fast‑paced and high‑pressure environment, to meet often tight deadlines, and to work pro‑actively as part of a committed team.Working knowledge of MS Project and MS Office suite of products.Fluent in spoken and written English.Additional Information
Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work‑life balance.
Equal Opportunity
Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.
Recruitment Policy
It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time. Any unsolicited resumes / CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e‑mail accounts are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency / Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.
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