06 - Planning Associate

Celestica International LP; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturing company in Johor Bahru is seeking a Production/Supply Planning Planner. In this role, you will develop and maintain production workflows, manage inventory, and ensure collaboration between sales and production teams. The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's Degree in Supply Chain Management and at least one year of relevant experience. Strong analytical and problem-solving skills are essential, alongside familiarity with SAP. This position offers an opportunity for growth in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year of working experience in Production/Supply Planning.
• Familiar with SAP system.
• Basic knowledge of production planning fundamentals.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production workflows and schedules.
• Monitor inventory levels and manage stock.
• Collaborate with various teams to align operations.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management or equivalent

Tools

SAP system

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

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.

• 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 year 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 to 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). Celestica is 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.

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