Planning Associate

Celestica Electronics (M) Sdn Bhd; Kulai; On-site; MYR 36,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica Electronics (M) Sdn Bhd is seeking an entry-level professional to join the production planning team in Kulai, Johor. You will receive functional and organizational training under supervision while contributing to scheduling activities and ERP-driven processes.

You will consolidate forecasts, assist with MPS/MRP input, and ensure alignment between purchase orders and production schedules to support on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Familiar with production planning fundamentals and scheduling techniques.
• Experience with materials requirements planning and manufacturing control systems preferred.
• Able to learn ERP and office applications quickly.
• Knowledge of customer needs and basic math/data entry skills required.
• Capable of handling multiple tasks with accuracy under tight deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Plan production schedules for designated products with close supervision.
• Input and validate Master Production Schedule (MPS) and Materials Requirements Planning (MRP).
• Manage parameters and reporting for assigned products.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

MRP

ERP

Data entry

Education

Diploma or bachelor in related field

Tools

ERP system

Excel

Job description

Entry level position in which an employee receives both functional and organizational training under close supervision. Incumbents carry out assignments within well-defined practices, procedures and policies. Works independently on details of assignments, and has limited decision-making authority; most decisions are made or guided by the immediate supervisor. Decisions/actions may have an impact on the department/s/divisions goals. Works under close supervision and requires direction on how assignments are to be executed; begins to put forward ideas on how work assignments can be executed. Establishes cooperative relationships to work effectively with colleagues; supports others and participates as a team member, and takes responsibility for own work commitments. Interacts directly with immediate supervisor, co-workers and team members; engages in routine exchanges of information; interactions with external contacts, if applicable, would be monitored.

Key responsibilities

Provides entry-level professional support in the planning of a production schedule for designated product(s)

Consolidates customer forecasts; performs Master Production Schedule (MPS) / Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) inputting and validation

Manages parameters 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

Provides Return Material Authorization (RMA) approvals

About you

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 the department including the ERP and office systems

Basic understanding of specific customer needs

Basic math, data entry and 10-key skills

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

Consumer Electronics Manufacturing 1,001-5,000 employees

Headquartered in Toronto, Celestica Inc. is a global leader in high-reliability design, manufacturing, and supply chain solutions. We enable major brands to launch complex products in markets like Aerospace, Defense, HealthTech, and Industrial, driving a smarter, sustainable future.

In 2023, Celestica expanded its footprint with a new Design Centre in Penang, Malaysia. This strategic hub collaborates with our global engineering teams to develop cutting-edge Hardware Platform Solutions. The Penang team focuses on next-gen Networking, Storage, and Server technologies to power Cloud, AI, Machine Learning, Edge, and 5G deployments worldwide.