Strategic Production Planner

Celestica Inc.; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

Celestica Inc. in Newmarket, Ontario is seeking a Planner to plan, organize, and execute production schedules for designated products. You will analyze inputs, coordinate with procurement, logistics, and engineering, and manage changes to ensure on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration within a regulated manufacturing setting. A Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years' experience are expected.

Qualifications

• Two to Four years relevant experience
• Bachelor's degree in related field, or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Educational requirements may vary by geography
• Knowledge of WORD, Excel, PowerPoint and multiple business applications
• NPI knowledge
• Good analytical and statistical skills
• Ability to plan strategically for coordinated build and delivery
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing

Responsibilities

• Plans, organizes, controls and executes a production schedule for a designated product or products including program coordination.
• Develops production schedules based on actual and forecasted customer demand, product demand profiles and knowledge of the customer.
• Analyzes inputs to help determine schedule and impact on various functions.
• Manages issues related to engineering changes to minimize cost exposure and risk to shipments.
• Leads continuous improvement of planning processes and outbound order fulfillment practices.
• Coordinates resources to meet shipment commitments and communicates materials availability.
• Reviews and reports on inventory, backlog, and on-time delivery.

Skills

Production scheduling

Demand analysis

Analytical skills

Strategic planning

Effective communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Excel

Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Celestica Inc. in Newmarket, Ontario is seeking a Planner to plan, organize, and execute production schedules for designated products. You will analyze inputs, coordinate with procurement, logistics, and engineering, and manage changes to ensure on-time delivery.

The role emphasizes strong analytical skills, strategic planning, and cross-functional collaboration within a regulated manufacturing setting. A Bachelor's degree and 2–4 years' experience are expected.