Assistant Manager, Production Planning

Objectives of the Position

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  To support daily Supply Network Planning operations for the Engineering Plastics in Pasir Gudang plant.
  
  


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  Ensuring timely raw material availability, accurate production planning, system maintenance, compliance with audit requirements, and preparation of monthly reports.
  
  

Main Tasks

• Issue a monthly production schedule to determine the production volume to be produced on each extruder line every month.


• Received MPS from SCM Regional to prepare detailed production scheduling on monthly basis.


• Assist in data processing of all production information after each run, according to BASF procedures, and keying them into the SAP system (GR/GI)


• Assist in issuing the feed preparation information as per the official recipe to the Production Supervisor for each production run in both SAP and MES barcode.


• Responsible for aging stocks control for raw materials


• Liaise closely with SCM, and A-PMA on all changes and arrangements of production, stock, and schedule accordingly.


• Responsible for new Material Master request in Bizagi for 3rd party raw material. If Finish Goods only for the change of packaging type.

Requirements

• Minimum of Diploma in Chemistry, Industrial Chemistry, or related field


• Preferably 3-4 years related experience


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  Experienced in using SAP R/3 for daily operations
  
  

Job Characterization

• Strong production planning & scheduling.


• Strong raw material planning.


• Strong communication and interpersonal skills, good analytical and problem-solving skills


• Ability to work collaboratively with various departments and foster a positive safety culture.

About BASF in Malaysia

BASF has been present in Malaysia since 1989, and operates a manufacturing plant in Pasir Gudang, Johor. BASF’s Regional Service Hub in Kuala Lumpur provides functional support services to BASF companies in 20 markets across Asia Pacific. BASF also provides infrastructure and utilities support services to its joint ventures BASF PETRONAS Chemicals and Toray BASF Resins at an integrated Verbund site situated in the Gebeng Industrial Zone, Pahang. BASF posted sales to customers in Malaysia of approximately €340 million in 2024 and had 2,579 employees as of the end of the year. Further information is available on www.basf.com/my