Planner / Senior Planner (Customer Order Planning)

Bosch Group · Bayan Lepas, Penang, Malaysia

Full Time

Company Description

At Bosch, we shape the future by inventing high-quality technologies and services that spark enthusiasm and enrich people’s lives. Our promise to our associates is rock-solid: we grow together, we enjoy our work, and we inspire each other. Join in and feel the difference.

Job Description

  • Responsible as main interface with EDL counterpart and customer with effective coordination internally in addressing issues.
  • Responsible on managing customer orders for complex projects from start to delivery. Ensure smooth coordination with all relevant stakeholders and operations.
  • Analyze sales forecast with sales team.
  • Analyze customer demand and customer pull pattern for inventory control at plant and external warehouse
  • Minimize overhanging materials.
  • Maintain, check and ensure accuracy of demand loading in SAP for MRP run to fulfill customer requirement based on priority.

• Prepare production schedule with the objective of

  • BPS principles
  • Meeting customers’ demands and achieving 100% daily attainment
  • Optimizing utilization of manufacturing resources (e.g. minimizing set-up or conversion losses)
  • Controlling inventory accuracy
  • Tracking daily schedule vs. production actual output
  • Attend Daily Leadership Routine (DLR) on order fulfillment, critical supply materials and operation related.
  • Coordinate raw material issues with LOP Procurement Planner in affected Value Stream & SMT Value stream.
  • Set priorities with the operational logistic section on the movement of finished products for timely shipment.
  • Coordinate shipment arrangement with EDL counterpart or customers. Strategic planning to minimize special premium cost (e.g. change of ship mode or service level) to support situation requirement.
  • Work on special freight claims and OT (overtime) claims due to customer short lead-time pull-in request.
  • Prepare reports e.g. Delivery Performance, Attainment report etc. as and when needed.
  • Support activities related to Bosch Production System (BPS), e.g. Pull System, Leveling and EPEI for continuous improvement.
  • Execute production planning by using Procon Planning Tool.
  • Strong expertise in planning and initiate or support Automation report i.e Power BI dashboard, RPA etc for process efficiency and effectiveness.
  • Work together and support each other within LOG. Support and work towards achieving the departmental goal.
  • Perform any other duties assigned by immediate superior from time to time.
  • Mentor and guide junior planners as and when needed.
  • Senior Planners lead and coordinate cross-functional problem-solving efforts to address operational issues and maintain on-time delivery and customer satisfaction.
  • Escalate customer order fulfillment issues that affect a single Value Stream (Level 1).

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration, Supply Chain, Logistics, or related fields.
  • 3 - 5 years of experience in order management, production planning, supply chain, or related functions.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel; SAP/ERP knowledge is an advantage.
  • Strong communication, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
  • Detail-oriented, customer-focused, and able to work under tight deadlines.
  • Able to work independently and collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
  • Proactive with a strong sense of urgency and commitment to delivering excellent customer service

Additional Information

  • Leave Entitlement e.g: Annual Leave, Medical Leave and etc
  • Company Insurances and etc