Integrated Business Planner

MalaysiaHybrid

Requirements

Data Integrity & Continuous Improvement Maintains planning and purchasing master data accuracy and leverages dashboards and analytics (e.g., Excel, Power BI) to enable data-driven decision-making and continuous improvement.
What will you need to be successful? The role is based in Penang and requires a bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or a related field.
Candidates with professional certifications such as APICS CPIM and strong knowledge of ERP systems (preferably SAP) are highly preferred.
Experience in data analytics tools like Power BI and advanced Excel, as well as exposure to digital supply chain or Industry 4.0 technologies, would be an added advantage.
experience in manufacturing planning, supply chain, or purchasing, with strong technical proficiency and exposure to regulated industries such as medical devices or pharmaceuticals.
They should possess solid knowledge of MRP and supply chain concepts, complemented by strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

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At Smith+Nephew, we craft and manufacture technology that takes the limits off living.
The Integrated Business Planner (IBP) is responsible for end-to-end supply planning and purchasing execution for assigned Finished Goods value streams.
The role translates the master production schedule into actionable supply plans, ensures material availability, and drives inventory and service performance.
Working cross-functionally with planning, manufacturing, procurement, and suppliers, the IBP balances service, cost, inventory, and capacity using ERP systems and data-driven planning tools.
What will you be doing? End-to-End Supply Planning & Procurement Execution Owns the integrated supply plan for assigned FG value streams by aligning demand, production, and procurement plans.
Translates the master production schedule into detailed execution plans and manages inventory and purchase planning to meet service and inventory targets.
Material Planning & Supplier Coordination Ensures accurate material
requirements and timely ordering to support production.
Manages purchase orders, supplier performance, and resolves supply issues while maintaining compliance and supporting invoice processes.
Constrained & Capacity Planning Performs capacity and constrained planning for critical work centers, working closely with stakeholders to balance load and proactively mitigate supply, material, and capacity risks.