
Section Manager – Production Planning Control
AT&S
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Office
Location: Kulim • Malaysia
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About the role
- Oversee demand planning activities including forecast consolidation, customer demand review, and variance analysis
- Ensure demand inputs are accurate, timely, and aligned with S&OP
- Identify demand risks and drive mitigation plans
- Support S&OP demand review and management reporting
- Support shipment planning by confirming output readiness daily
- Lead master production scheduling (MPS) and detailed production planning
- Ensure production plans are feasible, capacity-aligned, and executable
- Monitor plan adherence and drive recovery actions for delivery gaps
- Ensure timely availability of materials to support production plans
- Drive inventory optimization, including control of excess, slow-moving, and obsolete inventory
- Coordinate with Purchasing on supply risks and recovery plans
- Set clear objectives, KPIs, and standard work for the PPC team
- Monitor and report KPIs such as OTD, forecast accuracy, plan adherence, inventory turns, and master data accuracy
- Drive root-cause analysis and corrective actions for performance gaps
- Lead planning process improvements and support NPI readiness
Requirements
- Degree in Supply Chain, Business, Engineering, or related field
- More than 7 years’ experience PPC, MRP, demand planning, inventory management, and production planning
- Familiar with ERP/MES systems (SAP/Oracle) is an advantage
- Strong Excel skills and attention to detail
- Required to support weekend duty on a rotational basis
Benefits
- Personal and professional growth opportunities in a Greenfield Project of a recognized MNC
- A chance to actively contribute to AT&S´ success and to create value
- A secure position with long-term career perspective in an internationally expanding environment
- Attractive and competitive compensation package
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
demand planningforecast consolidationvariance analysismaster production schedulingproduction planninginventory optimizationroot-cause analysisKPI monitoringExcel
Soft Skills
attention to detailleadershiporganizational skillscommunication skills