Planning Manager

Brooks is a leading provider of automation solutions with over 40 years of experience in the semiconductor industry, offering precision robotics, integrated automation systems, and contamination control solutions that empower chip manufacturers worldwide. Our product portfolio includes a range of automation solutions, including robots, vacuum systems, and atmospheric robots for semiconductor manufacturing (www.brooks.com).  

 

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Planning Manager

Job Description

About the Role:

 

Brooks is a prominent leader in the Semiconductor industry, known for our innovative technology and sustainable solutions. The Planning Manager is responsible for leading and integrating Production Planning and Materials Planning activities to ensure uninterrupted manufacturing operations, inventory optimization, customer delivery performance, and business growth. This role serves as the primary owner of demand-to-supply alignment, capacity planning, material readiness, production scheduling, and inventory management across Brooks Automation Malaysia.

 

The Planning Manager will establish and execute planning strategies that balance customer demand, manufacturing capacity, inventory investment, and supplier capabilities while driving world-class planning processes, ERP discipline, and operational excellence.

 

The position plays a key leadership role within the Supply Chain organization and collaborates closely with Manufacturing, Procurement, Engineering, Quality, Logistics, Program Management, and Global Planning teams.

 

Work Location: ONSITE – Pasir Gudang, Johor Bahru

 

Key Responsibilities:

 

Planning Leadership & Team Management

• Lead and develop the Production Planning and Materials Planning teams.
• Establish planning KPIs, performance objectives, and succession plans.
• Drive a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and customer focus.
• Coach and mentor planners to strengthen supply chain competencies.

Production Planning

• Own and manage the Master Production Schedule (MPS) to meet customer commitments and revenue targets.
• Develop finite and infinite capacity plans to support business growth and operational efficiency.
• Review demand fluctuations, backlog, forecast changes, and production constraints.
• Ensure timely creation, release, and management of production work orders.
• Drive production schedule adherence and manufacturing execution performance.
• Lead recovery plans for production delays and capacity bottlenecks.
• Coordinate factory loading strategies and manpower requirements with Manufacturing leadership.

Materials Planning

• Ensure uninterrupted supply of materials to support production requirements.
• Manage material availability, CTB (Clear-to-Build), shortages, excess and obsolete inventory.
• Establish inventory stocking policies, safety stock strategies, and replenishment models.
• Lead escalation management for supplier shortages, long lead-time risks, and allocation situations.
• Optimize inventory investment while maintaining required service levels.
• Work closely with Procurement, Sourcing and Global Commodity Management (GCM) teams on supplier performance and risk mitigation.

NPI & Product Transfer Support

• Support New Product Introduction (NPI), site transfers, and production ramps.
• Develop material readiness and production ramp plans.
• Coordinate planning activities with Engineering, Program Management, and Sourcing teams.
• Assess supply chain readiness and identify risks impacting program schedules.
• Support localization and supplier transition initiatives.

ERP, Systems & Process Management

• Drive best practices in Oracle ERP, MRP, Planning and Scheduling systems.
• Ensure accurate planning master data, BOM structures, lead times, planning parameters, and inventory settings.
• Develop planning dashboards and analytics for management decision-making.
• Drive process standardization and digitalization initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with Brooks QMS procedures and planning controls.

Stakeholder & Escalation Management

• Serve as the primary escalation point for supply-demand imbalances.
• Partner with Manufacturing, Procurement, Logistics, Quality, Engineering and Commercial teams.
• Present planning performance, risks, and mitigation plans to senior management.
• Communicate proactively with global planning and supply chain teams.

 

Qualifications & Experience:

 

• Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, Operations Management, or related discipline.

• At least 10 - 12 years of supply chain, planning, or manufacturing operations experience with a minimum of 5 years of leadership experience managing planners.
• APICS/ASCM CPIM, CSCP, or equivalent certification preferred.
• Experience in semiconductor capital equipment, electronics manufacturing preferred
• Strong understanding of SIOP, MRP, inventory management, capacity planning, and supply chain optimization.

 

Key Competencies:

 

Technical

• Demand Planning, Production Planning, Materials Planning, Inventory Management, Capacity Planning, SIOP/IBP, Oracle ERP / MRP, Supply Chain Analytics, NPI Planning, Risk Management

Leadership

• Strategic Thinking, People Development, Change Management, Decision Making, Stakeholder Management, Cross-Functional Leadership, Problem Solving, Communication & Influence

 

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Work Location & Flexibility
At Brooks, we aim to foster a collaborative and engaging environment while offering flexibility where possible. Work arrangements may include a mix of in-office and remote work, depending on the nature of the role and business needs. Specific expectations will be shared during the interview process.

Brooks is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace and proudly serves as an equal-opportunity employer. We welcome all qualified applicants regardless of race, color, religion, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristics.

 

Diversity enhances our innovative capabilities and strengthens our ability to serve our customers and communities effectively. At Brooks Automation, we celebrate the unique experiences and perspectives each individual brings, believing they are essential to our collective success. Join us in building a workplace where every team member is valued and can thrive.

 

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