Senior Production Planner

Celestica Electronics (M) Sdn Bhd; Kulai; On-site; MYR 56,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica Electronics (M) Sdn Bhd is seeking a detail-oriented production planning professional to manage scheduling and material planning for designated product lines in a semiconductor environment. You will align customer demand with manufacturing capacity and coordinate with cross-functional teams to ensure timely delivery.

Ideal candidates have 6–8 years in production planning, a related Bachelor’s degree, and strong MRP/ERP experience.

Qualifications

• 6 to 8 years of relevant experience in production planning in fast-paced semiconductor or capital equipment environments.
• Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain, Business or Engineering, or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of MRP, production scheduling and ERP systems.
• Excellent communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Create production schedules and input MPS/MRP data based on forecasts.
• Align customer orders with schedules and coordinate releases and material setup.
• Manage system parameters and generate standard reports for assigned products.
• Identify shortages and coordinate substitutions or expeditious material actions.
• Monitor shipments and escalate potential delays to the Lead Planner.

Skills

Production planning

Scheduling

ERP systems

Data entry & math

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Supply Chain/Engineering/Business

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Job description

Monthly Salary

RM 5,000 - RM 8,500 per month (depends on years of experience & education background)

Mandatory Experience Needed

6 to 8 years of relevant experience in production planning in manufacturing semicon industry

Position Overview

We are seeking a detail-oriented professional with experience in the semiconductor and capital equipment industries to manage production scheduling and materials planning for designated product lines. Operating in a fast-paced environment, you will align customer demand with manufacturing capacity, manage ERP system parameters, and coordinate closely with cross-functional teams to ensure timely product delivery and smooth operational workflow.

Key Responsibilities

• Production & Materials Planning: Provide professional support in creating production schedules. Input and validate data for Master Production Scheduling (MPS) and Material Requirements Planning (MRP) based on consolidated customer forecasts.
• Order & Inventory Management: Align customer purchase orders with active manufacturing schedules. Coordinate shop order releases and material kitting setups.
• System & Data Administration: Manage system parameters and generate standard reports for assigned products. Process Return Material Authorization (RMA) approvals.
• Shortage & Lifecycle Coordination: Identify component shortages, collaborate with teams to expedite materials or secure substitutions, and assist with End-of-Life (EOL) analysis and action plans.
• Tracking & Communication: Monitor shipments against committed customer dates and proactively escalation potential delays or issues to the Lead Planner.

Qualifications & Core Competencies

• Industry Expertise: Experience navigating the unique supply chain challenges of the semiconductor and capital equipment sectors.
• Foundational Knowledge: Solid understanding of production planning, scheduling, MRP techniques, manufacturing control systems, and purchasing principles.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency with standard computer applications and the ability to quickly learn and navigate department-specific software, including ERP and office systems. Strong data entry, 10-key, and math skills are required.
• Execution & Detail Orientation: Ability to adapt swiftly to a fast-paced environment, manage multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize effectively, and maintain high accuracy under tight deadlines.
• Communication & Collaboration: Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with a diverse mix of internal teams and external customers.
• Customer Focus: A clear understanding of specific customer requirements and service expectations.

Education & Experience

Experience: 6 to 8 years of relevant experience in production planning or manufacturing operations, specifically within a fast-paced capital equipment or semiconductor business environment.

Education: Bachelor's degree in a related field (e.g., Supply Chain, Business, Engineering), or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Note: Educational requirements may vary by geographic location.

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.

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.