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Operational Supply Planner - Thai speaking

Develop supply plans, manage stock, and ensure efficient schedules. Based in KL. Thai and English required.
Job Description: Operational Supply Planner - Thai speaking

Job Purpose:

Our client, a leading company in the industry, is seeking an experienced Operational Supply Planner to develop short-term (0-6 months) supply planning plans. This role includes detailed scheduling for Finished Goods, Master Production Schedule, and Distribution Requirements Planning (DRP)/Deployment for relevant assets in the regional network. The successful candidate will contribute to Supply Reviews and the S&OE process and be accountable for stock levels across the network, including replenishment.

Your Role

  • Reporting to the Operational Supply Planning Manager, you will support our client's Supply Planning Agenda and drive initiatives in the region.
  • Translate the mid-term production plan into the short-term plan (planned orders to firm orders).
  • Develop and review short-term production and scheduling plans by line/technology, considering capacity, utilisation, and timing.
  • Manage stock transfers until the 1st decoupling point, while the Replenishment Planner manages from the 1st decoupling point to the entire network.
  • Monitor daily actuals against the weekly production plan, track product availability, production schedule adherence, and recommend corrective actions for non-adherence.
  • Identify short-term Finished Goods (FG) requirements in the markets and propose allocations based on business priority.
  • Support inventory analysis by reviewing inventory policies, tracking and managing slow-movers, and monitoring obsoletes.
  • Maintain select manufacturing parameters (including constraints).
  • Provide inputs and participate in the S&OE, communicating material availability issues and capacity constraints.
  • Collaborate with Plant Production Schedulers to align on scheduling activities.
  • Collaborate with Purchasing and Material Planning to ensure raw material supports the production schedule.
  • Identify and support continuous improvement initiatives that enhance planning performance.

Your Skills:

  • Bachelor’s degree in supply chain management or equivalent.
  • 5-7 years’ experience in Supply Planning.
  • Expertise in Supply Chain Management, Operational Supply Planning, Production Planning, and Scheduling.
  • Project management skills.
  • Knowledge of S&OP/IBP.
  • Proven success in operational excellence and continuous improvement in supply planning roles.
  • Strong communication skills, collaboration, and hands-on experience.
  • Proficiency in Data Analytics & BI.
  • Strong knowledge of systems such as SAP, APO, Kinaxis, OMP, o9, or similar.

Other Requirements:

  • Proficiency in Thai and English.
  • Based in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
  • Frequent travel required for the first 3 months, with a potential stay in Thailand.

Summary

Job Type
Permanent
Industry
Supply Chain & Logistics
Location
Malaysia
Specialism
Supply Chain
Pay
Competitive rates of pay.
Ref:
1273274

Talk to a consultant

Talk to Dawood Perry, the specialist consultant managing this position, located in Kuala Lumpur
Level 26, Menara 3, Petronas

Telephone: +60 3-7890 4402

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