Senior Production Planner (Semiconductor)

Celestica; Johor Bahru; On-site; MYR 56,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica Malaysia in Senai, Johor, seeks a detail-oriented Production Planner to manage scheduling and materials planning for designated product lines. You will align customer demand with manufacturing capacity, coordinate with cross-functional teams, and optimize ERP/MRP data to ensure on-time product delivery in a high-speed semiconductor environment.

You will monitor master production scheduling, manage shortages and substitutions, track shipments against commitments, and escalate delays to

Qualifications

• 6 to 8 years of production planning experience
• Experience in semiconductor or capital equipment industries
• Bachelor’s degree in Supply Chain, Business, or Engineering
• Experience with ERP and MRP systems
• Strong data entry and math skills
• Excellent communication and collaboration skills

Responsibilities

• Create production schedules and validate data for MPS/MRP based on forecasts
• Align customer purchase orders with active manufacturing schedules; coordinate releases and material kitting
• Manage system parameters and generate standard reports; process RMA approvals
• Identify component shortages and coordinate substitutions; assist with EOL analyses
• Monitor shipments against committed dates and escalate delays to Lead Planner

Skills

Production planning

MRP techniques

ERP systems

Data entry / 10-key

Communication

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Tools

ERP software

MS Excel

MS Office

Job description

Work Location: Senai, Johor

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 escalate 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.