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Production Planner

Sierra Wireless

Sierra Wireless

Software Engineering, Product
Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia
Posted on Feb 6, 2026

Location: MYS - Ipoh

Job Summary:

The Production Planner - Plans, schedules, coordinates and/or monitors final approval of products through the complete production cycle. This role involves coordinating with various departments, analyzing production data, and implementing strategies to optimize production processes. The Production Planner will play a crucial role in maintaining inventory levels, meeting customer demands, and improving overall operational efficiency.

Responsibilities:

  • CORPORATE REVENUE GOAL - Plan to meet Revenue target. Plans, schedules, coordinates production plans to ensure materials are provided according to schedules. Plan to meet Revenue target.
  • DELIVERY PERFORMANCE - oversee and monitor compliance to Planning KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS - OTD shipment, Supplier OTD TO FCD, Cycle Time and B2B transaction Statistics and REVENUE and EOQ Management.
  • SUBCON MANAGEMENT – WIP movement encompassing everything that takes place between material start (PO release) up to order fulfillment (shipment to Sales Order). Works to resolve material shortages, backlogs and other potential schedule interruptions.
  • INVENTORY and COST Management – responsible for managing the production order status – active to NNHL likewise quarantine materials. This includes management of NCMR and making sure that daily follow-up is made until closure. All costs associated with PO, holding and managing the inventory or stock of an operation or business.
  • Planning Systems and Process - co-work with Operations team together with Engg, Quality Team, BU, Sales and Marketing for the successful execution of the dual sourcing strategy. Supports NPI/AER lots and making sure that all customer samples are shipped on time. Co-work with the MDM and APO team for possible system automation for the betterment of the Planning process.

Minimum Qualifications:

  • College graduate: Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Industrial Engineering, Business Administration, or a related field.
  • 2 to 5 years working experience in the Semiconductor Industry
  • SAP knowledge is an advantage