07 - Planner

Celestica; Johor; On-site; MYR 55,800 - 83,700; Full time

Job summary

Celestica is seeking a Production/Supply Planning Planner in Johor Bahru, Malaysia. The role develops and maintains production workflows and detailed schedules, ensuring alignment with orders and supply chain realities.

You will monitor inventory, forecast needs, and coordinate materials, equipment and labor for smooth operations. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential; familiarity with SAP is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in supply chain or related field.
• At least 1 year of experience as a Production/Supply Planning Planner.
• Familiar with SAP system.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Willing to work in Senai.
• Prefer junior Executives in Purchasing/Inventory/Material & Warehouse Management.

Responsibilities

• Schedule and maintain production workflows with detailed schedules for manufacturing orders.
• Monitor inventory levels of raw materials and finished goods; forecast needs and manage stock to avoid shortages or overstock.
• Coordinate materials, equipment and labor to ensure smooth operations.
• Collaborate with Sales, Procurement, Logistics and Production to align schedules with orders and supply chain realities.
• Monitor performance: track output, defects, and on-time delivery; use data to identify issues and drive improvements.
• Address disruptions or bottlenecks proactively to keep the process on track.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain Management or related field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Remote Position: No

Region: Asia

Country: Malaysia

State/Province: Johor

City: Johor Bahru

Detailed Description

Scheduling & Planning: Develop and maintain production workflows, creating detailed schedules for manufacturing orders.

Inventory Management: Monitor raw material and finished goods levels, forecast needs, and manage stock to avoid shortages or overstock.

Resource Coordination: Ensure availability of materials, equipment, and labor for smooth operations.

Cross-Functional Collaboration: Work with sales, procurement, logistics, and production teams to align schedules with orders and supply chain realities.

Performance Monitoring: Track output, defect rates, and on-time delivery, using data to identify issues and implement improvements.

Problem Solving: Address unexpected issues like supply chain disruptions or production bottlenecks to keep the process on track.

Knowledge/Skills/Competencies

• Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management/Economics, Business Studies/Administration/Management, Marketing, Commerce/Logistic or equivalent:
• At least 1 years of working experience as a Production/Supply Planning Planner;
• Familiar with SAP system;
• Strong analytical and problem solving-skills;
• Applicant must be willing to work in Senai;
• Preferably Junior Executives specializing in Purchasing/Inventory/Material & Warehouse Management or equivalent.
• Willing to learn, good time management, able handle stress, team work, work independently with minimum supervision
• Basic knowledge of an electronic manufacturing environment, materials and processes.
• Basic knowledge of production planning fundamentals, scheduling, materials requirements planning techniques and manufacturing control systems
• Basic knowledge of purchasing principles, techniques and philosophies.
• Knowledge of basic computer applications such as WORD, Excel, PowerPoint and multiple business applications.
• Basic understanding of customer needs.
• Good analytical and statistical skills.
• Ability to plan strategically for the coordinated build and delivery of one or several products.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and working under tight time deadlines.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

Celestica is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on any protected status (including race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran or disability status or other characteristics protected by law).

At Celestica we are committed to fostering an inclusive, accessible environment, where all employees and customers feel valued, respected and supported. Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process. Please indicate your needs and we will work with you to meet them.

Company Overview

Celestica, Inc. (NYSE: CLS; TSX: CLS) is a technology leader dedicated to driving customer success and market advancements. With deep expertise in design, engineering, manufacturing, supply chain, and platform solutions, Celestica enables critical data center infrastructure for AI, cloud, and hybrid cloud and advances technologies in high-growth markets. With a talented team and a strategic global network, Celestica helps its customers achieve competitive advantages.

Today, Celestica delivers innovative supply chain solutions globally to customers in strategic two operating and reporting segments: Advanced Technology Solutions (ATS) and Connectivity and Cloud Solutions (CC):

ATS: This segment serves customers in complex, regulated and high-reliability markets such as Industrial & Smart Energy, Aerospace & Defense, Semiconductor Capital Equipment, and HealthTech. It is engineering led, with deep expertise in design, manufacturing and lifecycle solutions.

CCS: This segment focuses on high-performance technology solutions and services for the data center, serving hyperscalers, digital native customers and enterprises. Celestica's Platform Solutions offering provides innovative and customizable computing, storage and networking solutions enabling AI-driven growth.

Built on a legacy of trust and performance, Celestica has earned its reputation by delivering results in complex and fast-changing markets. Celestica exceeds customer expectations by identifying trends and staying ahead of the curve. Backed by comprehensive capabilities and a global network across North America, Europe and Asia, Celestica helps customers gain competitive advantage with the quality, flexibility and resiliency they need to respond quickly to shifts in demand. Guided by a bold vision to accelerate market advancements, Celestica delivers innovative solutions and technologies that turn complexity into opportunity. Anchored in teamwork and commitment, Celestica strives to be the most trusted partner to its customers and colleagues worldwide.

Celestica would like to thank all applicants, however, only qualified applicants will be contacted.

Celestica does not accept unsolicited resumes from recruitment agencies or fee based recruitment services.