Senior Planner / Planner - Malaysia (On site)

Translate the demand forecast into an executable manufacturing plan, considering production lead times, inventory targets, capacity, material availability, and open supply. Simulate and recommend PO quantities by considering demand forecasts, inventory targets, lead times, open supply, supplier capacity, product and regional priorities, and potential supply risks. Monitor weekly contract-manufacturer supply commitments against purchase orders, production plans, and shipment schedules; identify gaps and follow up on recovery actions. Identify and escalate supply shortages, delayed shipments, excess inventory, and other risks in a timely manner; coordinate mitigation plans with Demand Planning, Sourcing, Manufacturing, and Logistics teams. Support new-product introductions, product transitions, and phase-outs by ensuring supply plans and inventory strategies are aligned with the product roadmap. Maintain supply-planning data in planning tools and ERP systems, including open PO status, inventory assumptions, and supplier commitments. Support the S&OP process by preparing Supply inputs, highlighting supply changes and identifying risks. Cultivate strong relationships with suppliers monitoring KPIs, understanding their constraints and bottlenecks. Analyze data to derive meaningful insights and make informed decisions that optimize the supply chain performance. Build effective working relationships with Demand Planning, Sourcing, Product Management, and Operations teams. Support for improvement in our end-to-end planning methods, processes and tools. Degree or higher in an analytical discipline (supply chain, finance, economics, mathematics, statistics, data science, etc.) 5+ years proven experience in supply planning or similar role within supply chain management. Experience in ERP, MRP and capacity planning required. Strong analytical skills and proficiency in data analysis. Data visualization experience (Tableau/Domo etc.) preferred. High volume electronics manufacturing industry Preferred. Advanced Excel skills required. Be a self-starter that acts like an owner by seeking to learn/understand the business, actively pursuing opportunities for revenue growth and cost savings. Fluent in English, written and spoken. What to Do Next: Please attach your resume including links to your Github and website where applicable. If you want to show your super powers in other ways – include that information too. You can be sure that Cricut® is an employer who values individuality, equality and diversity, so tell us what you’re all about. If you are a Maker or a DIY enthusiast, whether you think you are a good one or not, we would love to hear about it when you send us your information!