Supply Chain Planner, Professional II

Zebra Technologies; George Town; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Adaptable hours

Summer Flex Fridays

Focus Fridays

Annual well-being day

Job summary

Zebra Technologies is seeking a Supply Chain Planner II to optimize inventory and oversee the Strategic Broker Buy Program. The role collaborates with Global Demand Planners, Buyers, Operations, and Logistics to ensure supply chain efficiency and continuity.

The candidate will lead data analytics, drive continuous improvement projects, and coordinate with internal and external stakeholders to align on supply chain goals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field preferred.
• 2+ years of experience; International Supply Chain experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Strategic inventory fulfillment to ensure high availability and continuity.
• Oversee the operational execution of broker buy programs to improve cost efficiency.
• Foster relationships with Zebra broker partners to enhance agility.
• Manage end-to-end order processing and international shipment flow of hardware components.
• Provide high-level support to resolve system and operational bottlenecks.

Skills

Organize and prioritise work

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Interpersonal and communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Business or Supply Chain or Finance

Tools

Oracle knowledge

Job description

Overview

At Zebra, we are a community of innovators who come together to create new ways of working. United by curiosity and a culture of caring, we develop smart solutions that anticipate our customer’s and partner’s needs and solve their challenges.

Being part of Zebra Nation means you are seen, heard, valued, and respected. Drawing from our unique perspectives, we collaborate to deliver on our purpose. Here you are part of a team pushing boundaries today to redefine the work of tomorrow for organizations, their employees, and those they serve.

You’ll have opportunities to learn and lead in a forward-thinking environment, defining your path to a fulfilling career while channeling your skills toward causes you care about—locally and globally.

Come make an impact every day at Zebra.

What We're Looking For

The Supply Chain Planning team is responsible for securing materials used in Zebra’s operations. Supply requirements are moderated by the team to ensure that inventory positions are appropriate to meet the demand requirements relative to forecasted levels, inventory on order and in transit from regional distribution centres, product life-cycle, quality and special customer requirements and/or projects. The team cooperates with are Global Demand Planners, Buyers, Operations, Order Management, Logistics, Finance, Helpdesk and Customer Experience Management teams. The Supply Chain Planner II has a key role in the team. Besides standard materials planning responsibilities, this person is expected to participate in continuous improvement activities of materials management processes and project management work.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Strategic Inventory Fulfillment: Facilitate and optimise the supply of critical memory components to authorised Zebra partners, ensuring high-availability and business continuity.
• Program & Management: Oversee the operational execution of the Strategic Broker Buy Program, driving cost-efficiency, mitigating component shortages, and securing supply.
• Partner Relationship Management: Foster strategic, collaborative relationships with key Zebra broker partners to enhance supply chain agility and responsiveness.
• End-to-End Order & Logistics Execution: Manage the seamless processing of customer orders and direct the international shipment and logistics flow of critical hardware components.
• Operational Problem Solving: Provide dedicated, high-level support to resolve system and operational setup bottlenecks, minimising downtime and supply disruptions.
• Business Intelligence & Analytics: Lead data aggregation, synthesis, and reporting to deliver actionable insights on inventory health and operational performance.
• Continuous Improvement & Project Leadership: Direct cross‑functional projects focused on supply chain optimisation, process standardisation, and system enhancement.
• Cross‑Functional Stakeholder Alignment: Act as a central liaison to align and cooperate with key internal and external stakeholders, including Supply Chain, Procurement, Engineering, and external strategic partners.

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree required; Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field preferred
• Work Experience: 2+ years of experience; International Supply Chain experience in service and/or manufacturing a plus

Key Skills And Competencies

• Ability to organize and prioritise work
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Oracle knowledge a plus

Benefits

We understand the importance of work‑life balance and wellbeing, which is why we offer flexibility for our teams including:

• hybrid work
• adaptable hours
• Summer Flex Fridays
• Focus Fridays
• an annual companywide well‑being day to promote revitalisation and success