Production Planning Executive

**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 [](http://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** Production Scheduling - Convert sales forecasts and confirmed customer orders into a detailed weekly / daily production schedule. - Develop constraint-based production schedules considering capacity, tooling, and material availability. - Optimize sequencing to reduce changeovers, idle time, and bottlenecks. - Sequence production runs to minimize changeover time, meet delivery dates, and utilize capacity efficiently. - Issue production orders to shop floor and monitor progress against schedule. - Reschedule orders dynamically to address machine breakdowns, material shortages, or urgent customer requests. Production Capacity & Resource Planning - Assess available manpower and tooling against production requirements. - Identify capacity bottlenecks and propose overtime, shifts, or outsourcing. - Work with facility team to schedule preventive facility maintenance without disrupting critical orders. - Maintain accurate production order data in SAP. - Generate daily / weekly production achievement reports. Shopfloor Control / Execution Tracking - Monitor schedule adherence and take corrective actions for deviations. - Work closely with production supervisors to adjust execution priorities. Coordination with Material Planning - Develop production schedules based on confirmed material availability and constraints provided by Material Planning. - Provide material planners with a rolling forecast of requirements. - Coordinate with warehouse for timely issuance of materials and receipt of finished goods. - Escalate schedule risks caused by material constraints to Material Planning. Order Fulfillment & Improvements - Communicate realistic delivery dates to sales / customer service teams. - Track on time delivery performance and lead root cause analysis for delays. - Manage expediting requests and prioritize production accordingly. - Track production schedule adherence and on time delivery KPIs to drive improvements. **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 capacity planning BOM structures, manufacturing routing. - Experience with LMW is a strong advantage. - Proficient in SAP systems Production Planning module and advanced Excel. - Strong analytical thinking and attention to detail, - Ability to work under pressure, and shop floor 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.