Material Planning Executive

Feste Anstellung, unbefristet

Line Manager: Supply Chain Manager

About AIXTRON

AIXTRON is a technology and innovation-driven market leader in deposition equipment (MOCVD) for third-generation semiconductor materials such as GaN, SiC and GaAs—critical enablers for energy efficiency, data communications and AI infrastructure. Headquartered in Herzogenrath, Germany, we hold the #1 market position in each of the markets we serve and build some of the industry’s most sophisticated high-tech systems. What sets us apart is how we combine deep technology focus, customer orientation and speed of innovation with strong team spirit, agility and a collaborative company culture. Learn more at www.aixtron.com.

AIXTRON’s new manufacturing & engineering hub in Malaysia

We are building a new greenfield manufacturing and engineering hub in Batu Kawan, Penang. The site will provide a state-of-the-art cleanroom environment for assembly & test of our high-end systems and will contribute to engineering the next generation of products. Operations are planned to start in 2027 with rapid ramp-up. Beyond technology, the new location is designed as a modern workplace with state-of-the art office and amenities  — built to foster collaboration and a strong focus on people’s wellbeing.

Who we are looking for

We are looking for purpose-driven builders: hands-on professionals with entrepreneurial spirit who enjoy setting up structures, improving processes and taking ownership in a fast-moving environment. As pioneers of our Malaysia site, you will help to shape not only your function, but also how we work together locally — while being connected to a global team of around 1,000 employees from ~60 nationalities across Asia, Europe and the US. We offer competitive benefits, outstanding technical expertise, development opportunities and training.

Responsibilities

Material Requirements Planning (MRP)

• Execute and validate MRP runs in SAP to ensure accurate supply signals based on production plannings, BOM, and current inventory.
• Analyze and resolve MRP exception messages (reschedule, cancel, expedite, defer).
• Generate and release purchase requisitions (PR) to procurement team on a timely basis.
• Calculate safety stock levels, reorder points, and lot sizes for all materials.
• Analyze material usage patterns and forecast errors to improve planning parameters.
• Continuously optimize planning parameters (lead time, lot size, safety stock) based on demand and supply variability.

Inventory & Stock Management

• Actively manage inventory to meet target service levels and inventory turns.
• Drive inventory reduction without impacting service level.
• Identify and execute excess and obsolete (E&O) mitigation actions.
• Identify slow-moving, obsolete, or near-expiry materials and propose disposition plans.
• Lead material-related cycle counting in coordination with warehouse supervisor.
• Own accuracy and governance of material master data (lead time, MOQ, safety stock, MRP type, planning strategy)

Material Shortage Management

• Own material shortage tracking and prioritization.
• Define allocation priorities in case of constrained supply.
• Drive recovery actions with Procurement and Production Planning.
• Communicate clear risk scenarios and mitigation plans.

Production Support & Coordination

• Work with production planning to align material availability with daily/weekly production schedules.
• Escalate potential material shortages to production and operational logistics manager
• Coordinate material kitting or issuance timing with warehouse supervisor.
• Support new product introduction (NPI) by ensuring ramp-up material readiness.

Supplier & Procurement Liaison

·       Provide forecast and call‑off schedules to procurement based on MRP output.

·       Monitor supplier delivery performance and escalate issues through Procurement.

·       Support Procurement with data for supplier negotiations (lead time, MOQ, forecast stability).

·     Review and adjust order quantities for LMW‑related duty‑free materials to maintain customs compliance.

·       Participate in supplier review meetings for lead time and Minimal Order Quantity (MOQ) improvements.

LMW & Customs Compliance Support

• Ensure material planning data aligns with LMW bond record requirements (dutiable vs. non‑dutiable).
• Maintain accurate consumption records for import duty exemption claims.
• Support customs audits by providing material movement and usage documentation.
• Ensure zero non-compliance related to bonded inventory and reporting.

Qualifications and Skills Required 

• Diploma or Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Industrial Engineering, or related field.
• 3–5 years in material planning, production planning, or inventory control within a Malaysian manufacturing environment.
• Understanding of BOM structures, MRP logic, and safety stock calculations.
• Experience with LMW is a strong advantage.
• Proficient in SAP systems and advanced Excel.
• Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail,
• Ability to work under pressure, and cross-functional communication.

• Fluent in English; Bahasa Malaysia.

Working Conditions & Environment

·       Role based at AIXTRON Malaysia Sdn. Bhd.

·       Majority of the work is at Batu Kawan site; work at Kulim site will be requested as needed.