Junior Production Planner

Celestica Inc.; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica Inc. in Malaysia seeks a Planning Associate to support production scheduling and planning activities across designated products. You will consolidate forecasts, input MPS/MRP data, and coordinate with purchasing and manufacturing to align orders with schedules.

Zero to two years of experience and a Bachelor's degree are typical requirements. The role involves ERP and office systems usage, good data accuracy, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

Qualifications

• 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 and the ability to learn and use multiple applications specific to this department including the ERP and office systems.

Responsibilities

• Provides entry-level professional support in the planning of a production schedule for a designated product(s).
• Consolidates customer forecasts; performs Master Production Schedule (MPS) / Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) inputting and validation.
• Has responsibility for parameter management and reporting for designated products.
• Ensures alignment of customer purchase orders with production scheduling.
• Assists with product End-of-Life analysis and development of action plans.
• Coordinates shop order releases and materials kitting requirements.
• Identifies parts shortages and works with appropriate people to expedite material and/or approve material substitution.
• Tracks shipments according to commit date to customer and notifies Planner of potential issues/problems.

Skills

Planning fundamentals

Scheduling

MRP input

ERP systems

Purchasing principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Office software

ERP software

Job description

Celestica Inc. in Malaysia seeks a Planning Associate to support production scheduling and planning activities across designated products. You will consolidate forecasts, input MPS/MRP data, and coordinate with purchasing and manufacturing to align orders with schedules.

Zero to two years of experience and a Bachelor's degree are typical requirements. The role involves ERP and office systems usage, good data accuracy, and the ability to manage multiple tasks under tight deadlines.