Operation Support Specialist / Advisor

Celestica; Bayan Lepas; On-site; MYR 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global technology firm in Penang is seeking a qualified individual to provide administrative support and analysis for operational management. The successful candidate will be responsible for budget management, data analysis, and improving processes. Required qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and 8 years of relevant experience in a manufacturing environment. Strong analytical, financial, and communication skills are essential for success in this dynamic role.

Responsibilities

• Provide complex administrative support to department managers.
• Analyze operational data and financial performance metrics.
• Assist in budget management and reporting compliance.
• Implement process improvements and ensure data quality.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to achieve operational goals.

Skills

Financial analysis

Negotiation

Problem solving

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

PowerPoint

Job description

This position typically relates to areas in Global and site process, contractor outsourcing, asset and spending management and analysis, reporting to support of various operational applications such as site indirect procurement / Resourcing reporting/ Operating Models

Provides moderately complex administrative and/or operation support to relieve department managers or staff of administrative details

Ensure site operational common spending on budget . Gathers and consolidates detailed information so that departments can better understand measures of financial performance. Activities may include validation of expenses, account coding, capital, and expense recovery

Work with engineering leaders and external stakeholders to understand operation goals

Analyzes records of past and present operations, trends and costs, estimated and realized revenue, etc. for strategy decision

Work with finance and business team to analyze operational results. Tracks performance according to plan and investigates variances

Responsible for implementing process improvements and ensuring the quality of all data. Shares the accountability for closing the gaps and is measured on the same customer and operational metrics as the affected areas.

Ensure the report submission as per the stipulated timeline; Ensure the monthly report accuracy & integrity.

Support in-house indirect material inventory within the warehouse.

Accomplish the job assignment from the manager.

Good knowledge of an electronics manufacturing environment, material and processes.

Expert understanding and interpretation of traffic and customs rules and regulations.

Knowledge of basic computer applications such as WORD, Excel, PowerPoint and multiple business applications.

Good understanding of internal and external customer requirements.

Good financial, analytical, and negotiation skills.

Ability to identify and resolve high complexity process/system problems using financial, analytical, and/or statistical models.

Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and working under tight time deadlines.

Ability to evaluate, prioritize and problem solve a variety of tasks to ensure their timely and accurate completion.

Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers.

Physical Demands

Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.

Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.

Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.

Occasional travel may be required

Typical Experience

8 years and above of relevant experience

Typical Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Educational requirements may vary by geography

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.