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ASSA ABLOY

Global leader in access solutions

Junior Planner

Production Planning & SchedulingUpdated on Nov 14
Full-timeKulai, Johor, MalaysiaNo salary listed

About the Job

Requirements

  • A minimum diploma or degree in any field is required.
  • Able to read and write in English and Bahasa Malaysia.
  • Product knowledge is needed.
  • Working experience in a similar capacity in a manufacturing environment is needed.
  • Knowledge of administrative procedures is needed.
  • Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing in English is required.
  • Ability to read and interpret technical journals, specifications, and international technical standards is required.
  • Ability to perform basic arithmetic, including additions and subtractions, is required.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications and Power BI is required.
  • Familiarity with operating systems such as Windows is required.
  • Ability to understand customer needs and demands and respond appropriately is required.
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team is required.
  • Organizational and time-management skills are required.
  • Physical fitness is required.
  • Compliance with relevant company policies and procedures related to quality, security, safety, business continuity, and environmental systems is required.

Responsibilities

  • Plan equipment use and schedule production runs according to supply and demand needs.
  • Ensure the accuracy and timeliness of production processes, develop a master schedule in consultation with management, and keep production on track.
  • Assist planners with scheduling, data analysis, and report preparation.
  • Track production progress and ensure planned production is completed on schedule by monitoring daily and weekly progress with the team.
  • Confirm orders and reschedule them when necessary for customer service and sales.
  • Coordinate with planners on material requirements.
  • Manage work-in-progress accuracy and submit inventory reconciliation adjustments.
  • Conduct basic research on relevant planning topics and trends.
  • Generate and monitor work-order releases for production.
  • Follow planning procedures and performance metrics assigned by the supervisor.
  • Communicate and update shipment progress.
  • Assist planners with corrective actions for behind-schedule progress and reprioritize demands and production scheduling based on market changes and business requirements.
  • Maintain project documentation and files.
  • Assist with drafting planning documents, proposals, and reports.
  • Ensure on-time delivery to customers based on committed schedules.
  • Perform activities in a manner that avoids unnecessary environmental impacts and complies with environmental control procedures.
  • Report environmental incidents or needed improvements.
  • Monitor compliance with environmental operational controls and applicable legal and other requirements.
  • Communicate clear roles and responsibilities for environmental control.
  • Travel and conduct fieldwork within the area, mainly visiting contract manufacturers and subcontractors.

Desired Qualifications

  • Knowledge of additional languages is an added advantage.

About the Company

ASSA ABLOY

Global leader in access solutions

ASSA ABLOY provides access solutions including mechanical locks and electronic security systems to secure doors, buildings, and identities. Its products work by combining physical locks with digital access control: mechanical locksets for doors, electronic locks and smart cylinders that can be opened via codes, cards, keys, or mobile apps, and identity solutions from HID Global that manage secure credentials and access permissions across systems. The company differentiates itself through a large, diversified portfolio of brands and products, a long track record of strategic acquisitions (such as Yale Locks and HID Global), and a global presence in over 70 countries, which lets it serve many customers and integrate hardware with software and identity management. The goal is to maintain leadership in the access-solutions market by expanding offerings, geographic reach, and coordination across physical security and identity technologies.

Company size
10,001+
Company stage
IPO
Headquarters
Stockholms kommun, Sweden
Founded
1880

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