Materials Planning Manager - Senai, Johor

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Develop, implement, and manage production plans to meet customer demand while optimizing inventory levels and production efficiency.
• Assess production capacity and resource availability to ensure alignment with demand forecasts. Make recommendations for capacity expansions or adjustments as needed.
• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods to ensure adequate stock levels while minimizing excess inventory and carrying costs.
• Collaborate with procurement teams to ensure timely availability of raw materials and components to support production schedules. Liaise with logistics teams to coordinate transportation and delivery schedules.
• Track and analyze key performance indicators (KPIs) such as production efficiency, on-time delivery, and inventory turns. 
• Identify areas for improvement and implement corrective actions.
• Work closely with other departments such as sales, marketing, and engineering to incorporate market trends, product changes, and customer requirements into production plans.
• Provide leadership and guidance to the production planning team, fostering a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous learning.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in operations management, supply chain management, engineering, or a related field. Master’s degree preferred.
• Proven experience 8-10 years of experience.
• ERP management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Proven experience in production planning, scheduling, and inventory management, preferably in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret data and trends to make informed decisions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to effectively collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in using our ERP system (oracle), and advanced planning tools.
• Leadership experience, with the ability to motivate and inspire teams to achieve performance goals.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles and continuous improvement methodologies is a plus.

The successful candidate will embrace Vertiv’s Core Principals & Behaviors to help execute our Strategic Priorities.  

OUR CORE PRINCIPALS:  Safety.  Integrity. Respect.  Teamwork.  Diversity & Inclusion.

OUR STRATEGIC PRIORITIES

• Customer Focus
• Operational Excellence
• High-Performance Culture
• Innovation
• Financial Strength

OUR BEHAVIORS

• Own It
• Act With Urgency
• Foster a Customer-First Mindset
• Think Big and Execute
• Lead by Example
• Drive Continuous Improvement
• Learn and Seek Out Development