Specialist (Material Planning)

Bayan Lepas, Penang, MalaysiaOSRAM OS Penang

Your tasks

Position summary
1. Responsible for material planning & purchase to support production loading.
2. Responsible for shipment monitoring to ensure timely delivery of materials in order to meet production schedule.
3. Responsible for managing phase in & phase out of materials to ensure smooth transition in production.
4. Responsible for inventory management to meet the inventory level set by company.
5. Responsible for preparing month end reports & analysis.
6. Responsible for planning enhancement & improvement activities to improve productive.
7. Responsible for stationary stock replenishment, Ariba PO creation & interface with security.

A. Demand management
1. Prepare MRP in order to calculate the forecasted requirements & to determine the order quantity.
2. Prepare & provide rolling forecast to suppliers to ensure sufficient leadtime to support our requirement.
3. To raise purchase requisition (PR)/ pruchase Order (PO)/ Scheduling Agreement (SA) to purchase for needed materials and route for approval.
4. Support Change management by periodically preparing a phase in/ phase out plan of new and old matl inventory status and inform all parties involved till material is successfully phased in.
5. Ensure sufficient new materials being purchased to support phase in without impacting production schedule or phase in timeline.
6. Confirm new materials having proper documentation and approval obtained before phasing in.
7. Support planning improvement activities to ensure material planning with better productivity with timely manner.

B. Delivery fulfillment
1. To obtain delivery commitment from suppliers & review with supply planners on their build schedule to ensure build requirements are met. Practice pull in, push out and cancellation of materials depanding on demand situation to ensure no material shortage to production and no excessive stock situation in case of production ramp up/down.
2. Follow-up on supplier delivery to ensure parts are shipped on time & as per commit so as not to have excessive inventory or material shortage in production.
3. To escalate to purchasing and manager in case of any late delivery or short shipment that potentially cause line down.
4. To send early warning to supply planner/production in case of insufficient materials due shipment delay, technical hold etc. This is to allow supply planner to reschedule their build plan according to matl availability and to avoid line down at production.

C. Inventory management
1. Prepare monthly inventory projection according to model set & to be used as guideline to manage inventory level in order to meet company target.
2. Prepare monthly inventory report. Analyze and categorize the inventory. Identify the excessive or risk inventory so that special attention can be given to manage & minimize inventory risk.
3. Monitor on hold materials status (due to quality issues etc) & update the status/progress to management from time to time to ensure proper action/treatment are taken.
4. Review old matl inventory including salvaging activities if required to ensure matls are depleted so as to reduce risk inventory and write off cost.

D. Operation issue
1. Prepare & send monthly consignment report to vendors. Verify the consignment report numbers are correct so that payment will be made correctly to vendors.
2. Review materials sitting at IQA and expedite for buy off in order to ensure smooth material supply to production.
3. Request for BOM / master data / material change or creation when needed.
4. Link BOM in SAP according to the list given by engineers/master data team.
5. Ensure work done adhere to compliance regulations.

Who we are looking for

  • Bachelor's Degree in any field.
  • At least 1-3 years of working experience in Supply Chain Management planning. Preferable with SAP knowledge.
  • Experience in material planning task, Microsoft Office tool, SAP.
  • Able to rationalize and relates each objectives and assigned task with individual performance.
  • Understands short and long term individual and own business areas direction.
  • Strong analytical skill, well-developed interpersonal & communication.
  • Get to know each other closely especially within own business area.
  • To understand individual differences in their behaviours, values and attributes.
  • Respects each others differences.
ams OSRAM is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Diversity, equity and inclusion is strongly established in our corporate culture and we firmly believe it makes us more successful as a company. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment regardless of ethnic, national or social origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, color, religion, age, physical and mental abilities.

Job details

Job ID:
23052
Published
2026/03/25
Experience level:
Early Professional (0-3 Years)
Type of contract:
Permanent
Employment type:
Full-time
Work Model:
On site
Business unit:
Opto Semiconductors (OS)
Organization:
OSRAM OS Penang
Job field:
SCM / Logistics

You can apply for this job as long as this job posting is open.

Contact

Ronald Heon Lon Yip will be happy to answer any questions you may have.


E-Mail: ronald.yip@ams-osram.com

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What we offer

Coaching

Coaching

Opportunity for coaching, mentoring and networking

Training

Training offers

Training opportunities & structured onboarding and development planning

Karrierepfade

Various career paths

Key expert, management & project management

Gesundheit

Health

Health and prevention program

Altersvorsorge

Pension plan

Employer-funded company pension plan

Bonus

Bonus

Performance bonus

Sozialberatung

Social counseling

Social counseling and company doctor

Sport

Sports programs

Various sports programs

Fortzahlung

Continued payment of remuneration

Continued payment of remuneration in the event of illness

Versicherung

Direct insurance

Private insurance offers

What is it like to work with us?

About ams OSRAM

About ams OSRAM

Why work with us?

Why work with us?

Location

Location

Who will I work with?

Lena

Sales

Lena leads OES (Original Equipment Supplier) Sales and the Automotive Aftermarket at ams OSRAM, where she has worked for nearly 20 years. She highlights how the company's innovative sensing and lighting technologies make mobility safer. For her, ams OSRAM is a unique employer offering many opportunities to grow, collaborate with diverse teams, and develop personally. Success in her role requires enjoying teamwork, having passion for the products, and an interest in mobility and the automotive industry. She especially values the company's leadership trainings, female mentoring programs, and other development initiatives.

Marc

Research & Development

Marc is a Project Manager who has been with the organization for eight years. He works on transforming high tech ideas into real world solutions that enable mobility to both sense and shine. By developing and producing chips that help vehicles see better, his work directly contributes to making driving safer. In his role, technical expertise, clear decision making, and confident leadership are essential to keeping projects and teams on track. What he appreciates most is being part of a community that works with cutting edge technology and genuinely great people.

Huiying

Research & Development

Huiying is an Epitaxy Research & Development Engineer who joined the company in 2021 after completing her studies. She is passionate about technologies that sense light, movement, and even human signals, and she enjoys contributing to products that are essential in everyday devices such as smartwatches, smartphones, CCTV cameras, and head up displays. Working alongside many talented researchers has helped her grow both professionally and personally. She especially values the supportive colleagues and the flexible working model, which is particularly important to her as the mother of a one year old.

Julian

Apprentice Microtechnology

Julian is a Microtechnologist Apprentice in his second year. He works on ensuring the quality of high end imaging devices and sensors, helping unlock the full potential of modern sensing technologies. Before starting his apprenticeship, he had no idea how much expertise, teamwork, and advanced technology were needed to create something as small and common as an LED. A realization that still fascinates him. His role requires precise manual skills, careful handling of extremely small components, and a solid technical interest. He believes that the skills and knowledge gained in his role enable him to actively shape the future of technology.

Nicola

Corporate Administration

Nicola has been with the organization for nearly 12 years and works as an Executive Assistant supporting Corporate Development and the Head of Global Sales. She showcases how global collaboration drives innovation by working closely with assistants around the world on day to day business. Success in her role requires strong organizational skills, quick thinking, common sense, and supportive colleagues. What many don't realize is that her job involves coordinating across many cultures and time zones, which demands flexibility and adaptability. She appreciates the pleasant working environment and especially enjoys collaborating with international colleagues.

Nasibeh

Research & Development

Nasibeh is a Project Manager in the laser group and has been with the organization for about two years. She works on creating tiny, highly energy efficient lasers that help make everyday life smarter and brighter. With a scientific background, she has always been driven by the desire to develop technologies that have a positive impact on people's lives. Her work bridges research, development, and real-world applications that benefit many. She values the professional culture based on mutual respect and the commitment to developing employees' talents. She believes people should join the organization because it embraces individuality, strengthens skills, and allows talent to truly shine.

Christian

Operations

Christian is the Head of Production in Regensburg and has been with the organization for 13 years, beginning his career as a Process Engineer. For him, automation starts with human vision - meaning that technology matters, but the people behind it and the positive atmosphere are just as essential. He values the impact of turning innovative technologies into real world products and believes that when the right people collaborate, true magic happens. His own growth reflects the strong support he received from leaders and colleagues, which enabled him to progress from an engineer to leading the entire production area. He believes this is a place where excellence and enjoyment go hand in hand, offering an environment where people can thrive.

Teresa

Product Marketing

Teresa is a Product Manager specializing in edge emitting lasers and has been with the organization for almost eight years. She highlights how automation begins with human vision and how her work helps advance automated solutions. After starting her career in Research & Development, she moved to the Visualization & Sensing business line, allowing her to broaden her horizons and work more closely with the market and customers. In her role, teamwork, creativity, agility, and making the right decisions for products and customers are essential. She appreciates the strong team spirit and the focus on innovation that keeps the organization moving forward.

Thomas

Operations

Thomas has been with the organization for three and a half years and works as a Process Engineer. He believes that light is far more than illumination — it enables people to live more comfortably, day and night, indoors and outdoors. He values the close and open communication with his manager, which supports his continuous learning and personal growth. For success in his role, he highlights the importance of sharing technical knowledge, strong teamwork, and a solid understanding of manufacturing and LED technologies. What he appreciates most is the positive team spirit, the flat hierarchies, and the welcoming atmosphere he experiences every day as a young engineer.

Florian

Product Engineering

Florian has been a Product Marketing Manager for ten years, working at the intersection of medical and health technologies. He is driven by being close to innovations that improve people's lives, supported by unique optical components combined with integrated circuit technologies that enable entirely new solutions for customers. For success in his role, he emphasizes the importance of truly listening to customers — understanding their needs, challenges, and vision. What he values most is the wide range of opportunities across technical, business, and corporate paths, as well as the strong support for developing skills in the direction he chooses.

Michael

Finance

Michael works in Group Accounting within Accounting Principles and External Reporting and recently joined the organization. He highlights how global collaboration drives innovation and how transparent financial statements build trust among investors, employees, and other key stakeholders. What many don't realize is that group accounting is about far more than numbers - behind every figure lies a story, a process, and the real drivers of company value. He appreciates leaders who recognize potential, the internal training that support growth, and the opportunity to collaborate with diverse teams across the globe. For him, it's a workplace where he can be himself and where his work truly has an impact on a global scale.

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Step 6

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Step 7

Onboarding

We look forward to welcoming you on your first day at work. With our onboarding measures we actively support you to quickly find your way in the ams OSRAM world. You will soon be able to concentrate fully on your new projects and tasks.

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