Planner

Business overview

Volex is a global leader in integrated manufacturing for performance-critical applications and a supplier of power products. We serve a diverse range of markets and customers, with particular expertise in cable assemblies, higher-level assemblies, data center power and connectivity, electric vehicle charging, and consumer electricals. We are headquartered in the UK and operate from 28 manufacturing locations with a global workforce of over 14,000 employees across 25 countries. Volex operates across five divisions: Complex Industrial Technology, Consumer Electricals, Electric Vehicles, Medical, and Off-Highway/Specialist Automotive. Our products are sold through our own locally based sales teams and through authorized distributor partners to Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) and Electronic Manufacturing Services (EMS) companies worldwide. All of the products and services that we offer are integral to the increasingly complex digital world in which we live, providing power and connectivity from the most common household items to the most complex medical equipment.

Job Role / Job Overview

The Planner role reports to the Planning Manager.

• Planning (PPIC) and Order Administration
• Meet CRD & VCD
• New order enquiry against materials plan
• Planned and reviewed materials for customer orders
• Materials planned for custom design
• Forecast for long lead-time materials
• Materials plan per consumption of standard part
• In-house cable planning and coordination

Key Responsibilities for this role

• Planned and reviewed materials for customer orders
• Manage daily and long range planning / scheduling and support commercial
• Expedite materials through purchasing
• Alternate source plan for urgent orders and cost saving
• Materials shipment to respective production sites
• Job orders proceed, amended
• Production sites schedule on time delivery and customer order are fulfilled
• Co-ordinate FG rejects replacement to all production sites
• Converting non-moving and obsolete items to active parts
• Inventory is controlled within target and buffer stocks is maintained
• BPCS system utilization and MRP flow
• Follow up on DRP/ MRS/ MRP work flow by facility, planner code maintenance and minimum stocks maintenance
• Load Customer Forecast into Volex System

Education & Industry Experience required

• Diploma or University Degree in Industrial, Electrical Engineering, Data Analytics, Business Administration
• At least 2-3 years of relevant working experience
• Familiarity and experience with electrical/electronic components, wire harness, etc. would be a plus.
• Planning mindset, and multitasking
• Proficiency in Excel, MS Office, and or other systems (e.g. pivot tables, vlookup formula)
• Communication with Batam Office, Singapore and Asia offices via e-mails and calls.
• Clear communication in good Bahasa and English fluency.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Volex is committed to upholding fair, inclusive, and non-discriminatory employment practices. All employment decisions are based strictly on job-related qualifications and merit, without regard to personal characteristics unrelated to job performance. We maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward discrimination, harassment, and the use of child labour. Volex also recognises and respects the right of employees to representation and collective bargaining, and we are dedicated to fostering a safe, respectful, and empowering work environment for all.