Production Planning Executive

Line Manager: Supply Chain Manager

About AIXTRON

AIXTRON is a technology and innovation-driven market leader in deposition equipment (MOCVD) for third-generation semiconductor materials such as GaN, SiC and GaAs—critical enablers for energy efficiency, data communications and AI infrastructure. Headquartered in Herzogenrath, Germany, we hold the #1 market position in each of the markets we serve and build some of the industry’s most sophisticated high-tech systems. What sets us apart is how we combine deep technology focus, customer orientation and speed of innovation with strong team spirit, agility and a collaborative company culture. Learn more at www.aixtron.com.

AIXTRON’s new manufacturing & engineering hub in Malaysia

We are building a new greenfield manufacturing and engineering hub in Batu Kawan, Penang. The site will provide a state-of-the-art cleanroom environment for assembly & test of our high-end systems and will contribute to engineering the next generation of products. Operations are planned to start in 2027 with rapid ramp-up. Beyond technology, the new location is designed as a modern workplace with state-of-the art office and amenities  — built to foster collaboration and a strong focus on people’s wellbeing.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for purpose-driven builders: hands-on professionals with entrepreneurial spirit who enjoy setting up structures, improving processes and taking ownership in a fast-moving environment. As pioneers of our Malaysia site, you will help to shape not only your function, but also how we work together locally — while being connected to a global team of around 1,000 employees from ~60 nationalities across Asia, Europe and the US. We offer competitive benefits, outstanding technical expertise, development opportunities and training.

Responsibilities

Production Scheduling

• Convert sales forecasts and confirmed customer orders into a detailed weekly / daily production schedule.
• Develop constraint-based production schedules considering capacity, tooling, and material availability.
• Optimize sequencing to reduce changeovers, idle time, and bottlenecks.
• Sequence production runs to minimize changeover time, meet delivery dates, and utilize capacity efficiently.
• Issue production orders to shop floor and monitor progress against schedule.
• Reschedule orders dynamically to address machine breakdowns, material shortages, or urgent customer requests.

Production Capacity & Resource Planning

• Assess available manpower and tooling against production requirements.
• Identify capacity bottlenecks and propose overtime, shifts, or outsourcing.
• Work with facility team to schedule preventive facility maintenance without disrupting critical orders.
• Maintain accurate production order data in SAP.
• Generate daily / weekly production achievement reports.

Shopfloor Control / Execution Tracking

• Monitor schedule adherence and take corrective actions for deviations.
• Work closely with production supervisors to adjust execution priorities.

Coordination with Material Planning

• Develop production schedules based on confirmed material availability and constraints provided by Material Planning.
• Provide material planners with a rolling forecast of requirements.
• Coordinate with warehouse for timely issuance of materials and receipt of finished goods.
• Escalate schedule risks caused by material constraints to Material Planning.

Order Fulfillment & Improvements

• Communicate realistic delivery dates to sales / customer service teams.
• Track on time delivery performance and lead root cause analysis for delays.
• Manage expediting requests and prioritize production accordingly.
• Track production schedule adherence and on time delivery KPIs to drive improvements.

Qualifications and Skills Required 

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years in material planning, production planning, or inventory control within a Malaysian manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of capacity planning BOM structures, manufacturing routing.
• Experience with LMW is a strong advantage.
• Proficient in SAP systems Production Planning module and advanced Excel.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail,
• Ability to work under pressure, and shop floor communication.

• Fluent in English; Bahasa Malaysia.

Working Conditions & Environment

·       Role based at AIXTRON Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

·       Majority of the work is at Batu Kawan site; work at Kulim site will be requested as needed.