Senior Specialist Material Planning

Kulim (Malaysia) Malaysia Until 8/23/2026 H-1B sponsor history First posted April 30, 2025 Last posted April 30, 2025
Job description
In your new role you will:
  • Plan, organize, direct and control all function related to material availability from the purchase and delivery.
  • Material availability planning for production to ensure zero production down. (Monitor inventory levels against agreed target levels).
  • Understand and manage risks to minimize impact on production schedule.
  • Implement and maintain MRP system to ensure efficient and effective planning of materials and inventory management.
  • Gather data from a variety of sources. Assess, interpret and analyze the data accurately to support demand forecast for production requirements and financial planning.
  • Analytic skills must include the ability to see the big picture and the demonstration of strong business intuition.
  • Continuous review and evaluate forecasting models for improvement, accuracy and automation.
  • Plan and execute the assigned relevant projects.


You are best equipped for this task if you have:
  • Bachelor Degree in Business Administration and Engineering.
  • Sound knowledge in material planning, inventory management, sourcing and supply chain management.
  • SAP knowledge in material management.
  • Good communicator with the ability to form and maintain good relationships internally and externally
  • Commercial and financial awareness with a full understanding of how failure impacts the costs, production, manufacture and customer order fulfilment.
  • Strong analytical, planning and problem solving skills.
  • Good communication and written skill in English.
  • Proficient in Excel.


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About this role

Summary

Plan and manage material availability to ensure zero production downtime.

Job title

Senior Specialist Material Planning

Experience level

3+ years

Industry

semiconductors

Location requirements

Located in Kulim, Malaysia; remote work not allowed.

Salary

Not specified

Visa sponsorship

H-1B sponsor history

Management role

No

Skills & keywords

Required skills

bachelor degreematerial planninginventory managementsupply chain managementSAPcommunicationanalytical skillsplanningproblem solvingexcel

Preferred skills

None specified

Specializations

material planninginventory managementsupply chainSAPanalytics
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Kulim, Kedah, Malaysia

On-site City