Production Planning Clerk
Logistics
Coordinate and expedite the flow of work and materials within or between departments of an establishment according to production schedule. Duties include reviewing and distributing production, work, and shipment schedules; conferring with department supervisors to determine progress of work and completion dates; and compiling reports on progress of work, inventory levels, costs, and production problems.
You can enter this career straight after SPM. A degree is optional, not required.
What you'd do all day
The tasks that matter most in this job, most important first.
- 1Distribute production schedules or work orders to departments.
- 2Revise production schedules when required due to design changes, labor or material shortages, backlogs, or other interruptions, collaborating with management, marketing, sales, production, or engineering.
- 3Review documents, such as production schedules, work orders, or staffing tables, to determine personnel or materials requirements or material priorities.
- 4Arrange for delivery, assembly, or distribution of supplies or parts to expedite flow of materials and meet production schedules.
- 5Confer with establishment personnel, vendors, or customers to coordinate production or shipping activities and to resolve complaints or eliminate delays.
- 6Requisition and maintain inventories of materials or supplies necessary to meet production demands.
- 7Confer with department supervisors or other personnel to assess progress and discuss needed changes.
- 8Examine documents, materials, or products and monitor work processes to assess completeness, accuracy, and conformance to standards and specifications.
- 9Plan production commitments or timetables for business units, specific programs, or jobs, using sales forecasts.
- 10Compile information, such as production rates and progress, materials inventories, materials used, or customer information, so that status reports can be completed.
- 11Compile and prepare documentation related to production sequences, transportation, personnel schedules, or purchase, maintenance, or repair orders.
- 12Calculate figures, such as required amounts of labor or materials, manufacturing costs, or wages, using pricing schedules, adding machines, calculators, or computers.
- 13Contact suppliers to verify shipment details.
- 14Record production data, including volume produced, consumption of raw materials, or quality control measures.
- 15Establish and prepare product construction directions and locations and information on required tools, materials, equipment, numbers of workers needed, and cost projections.
- 16Maintain files, such as maintenance records, bills of lading, or cost reports.
- 17Provide documentation and information to account for delays, difficulties, or changes to cost estimates.
Also known as
What this job is called on JobStreet, LinkedIn and in job ads. Search these too.
- MRP
- Timer
- Expeditor
- Job Tracer
- Lot Worker
- PC Planner
- Beef Tagger
- Job Checker
- Job Spotter
- Kit Planner
How far is this from you?
Roughly how much preparation this job usually takes. In Malaysia your UPU route and the programme's syarat still decide entry, so treat this as a guide, not a gate.
1
Entry straight after SPM
Typical entry
SPM + sijil / short TVET course
3
Diploma / TVET (sijil–diploma)
4
Degree (ijazah sarjana muda)
5
Postgrad (sarjana / PhD) or professional route
Subjects that matter here
The SPM subjects worth your effort for this career, with the reason for each.
What you'd need to know
The subject areas this job leans on most, and the SPM subjects that build them.
- Production and Processing86%
Design & Technology (RBT)Mechanical Engineering Studies
- Customer and Personal Service75%
- English Language73%
English
- Administrative71%
Business
- Administration and Management70%
BusinessEconomics
- Computers and Electronics65%
Computer Science / ICTElectrical & Electronic Eng. Studies
Tools you'd use
Software and equipment that show up in this job, worth learning early.
What the work feels like
Day-to-day working conditions, so you can tell whether the job suits how you like to work.
- Face-to-face discussionsEvery day
- Contact with other peopleConstant contact
- Dealing with customers or the publicVery high
- Leading or coordinating othersHigh
- Handling conflict situationsOften
- Indoors, air-conditionedEvery day
- Outdoors, in all weatherAlmost never
- Noisy environmentEvery day
AI and demand for this job
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Share of everyday tasks today's AI can already help with (2023)
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Of Malaysian Claude conversations, about this kind of work
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Pay in Malaysia
We don't have a sourced Malaysian salary range for this job yet, and we'd rather show nothing than a number we can't stand behind.
Where to check:
- JobStreet and Hiredly job ads for this title
- DOSM Salaries & Wages Survey
- SSPA scheme tables, if you're aiming for a government post
Check what you may qualify for
Enter your SPM grades and see which routes and programmes you may qualify for. An estimate to plan with, not an offer.
How to get here
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About this information
This describes what the job involves. Pay, demand and entry routes differ in Malaysia, so check the Pathways and Programmes pages for local requirements.
O*NET occupation: Production, Planning, and Expediting Clerks
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