Capacity Planning Specialist, Advisor

Zebra Technologies (M) Sdn Bhd; Penang; Hybrid; MYR 180,000 - 240,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Flexible hours

Summer Flex Fridays

Focus Fridays

Well-being day

Job summary

Zebra Technologies (M) Sdn Bhd seeks a dynamic capacity planning leader to align production capacity with demand forecasts across multiple manufacturing environments in Malaysia. You will model capacity, lead cross-functional initiatives, and drive improvements with data-driven insights.

The role requires 8+ years in capacity planning or related fields, proficiency in Excel and Power BI, and fluency in English and Mandarin. A Master’s degree is preferred for this senior position.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or related field; Master’s degree preferred.
• 8+ years in capacity planning, production planning, supply chain, or related manufacturing operations.
• Experience in electronics manufacturing environment desirable.
• Professional proficiency in English and Mandarin for cross-functional liaison.

Responsibilities

• Develop, own, and evolve capacity models across multiple value streams to align with demand forecasts.
• Lead capacity planning for NPI and factory ramps with engineering and manufacturing to ensure readiness.
• Communicate capacity risks, trade-offs, and data-driven recommendations to stakeholders and leadership.

Skills

Capacity planning

Cross-functional leadership

Data analysis

Problem solving

Communication

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Master's degree preferred

Tools

Excel

Power BI

OEE

Lean Six Sigma

Takt time

Time studies

Job description

At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges.

Being part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.

You’ll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about—locally and globally.

Come make an impact every day at Zebra.

What We're Looking For:

We are seeking a dynamic and analytical professional to lead capacity planning initiatives that ensure efficient, scalable, and cost-effective operations. This role is pivotal in aligning production capacity with demand forecasts, optimizing resources, and driving strategic improvements across multiple manufacturing environments. As a central figure connecting operations, supply chain, engineering, and leadership, you will build the backbone for seamless production and supply chain execution.

Key Responsibilities:

Strategic Capacity Modeling and Analysis

Develop, own, and evolve detailed finite capacity models across multiple value streams (e.g., SMT, assembly, testing) to align with demand forecasts.

Conduct advanced scenario modeling to proactively assess and mitigate risks related to demand fluctuations, resource constraints, and new product introductions (NPI).

Analyze capacity utilization, throughput, and efficiency data to identify trends and opportunities for improvement.

Cross-Functional Leadership and Execution

Serve as the key liaison between Technical Operations, Global Planning, suppliers, and leadership to ensure capacity plans align with strategic business objectives.

Lead capacity planning for NPI and factory ramps, coordinating with engineering and manufacturing to ensure operational readiness.

Communicate capacity risks, trade-offs, and data-driven recommendations to stakeholders at all levels, including senior leadership.

Continuous Improvement and Optimization

Drive process improvements in capacity planning methodologies, tools, and systems to institutionalize best practices.

Lead debottlenecking initiatives—including capital investments, shift model changes, and process optimizations—to improve throughput and efficiency.

Apply Lean Six Sigma principles and industrial engineering methods (e.g., takt time design, time studies) to optimize factory performance.

Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Operations, Engineering, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred.

Experience:

8+ years in capacity planning, production planning, supply chain, or a related manufacturing operations role. Experience in an electronics manufacturing environment is highly desired.

Languages:

Professional proficiency in both English and Mandarin to liaise with Mandarin speaking counterparts.

Technical Skills:

Expertise in data analysis, modeling, and visualization using tools like Excel and Power BI.

In-depth understanding of cycle time modeling, Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE), and factory control systems.

Knowledge of industrial engineering methods, including Lean Six Sigma, takt time design, and time studies.

Familiarity with AI-driven analytics, predictive modeling, or machine learning applications in a manufacturing or supply chain context.

A proven track record of managing complex, cross-functional planning initiatives that deliver measurable business impact.

Exceptional problem-solving and critical-thinking skills with strong attention to detail.

Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and align cross-functional teams.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with a demonstrated ability to present complex information clearly to senior leadership.

We understand the importance of work-life balance and wellbeing, which is why we offer flexibility for our teams including: hybrid work, adaptable hours, Summer Flex Fridays, Focus Fridays, and an annual companywide well-being day to promote revitalization and success.