Supply Chain Planner, Professional II

Zebra Technologies; Penang; Hybrid; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Flexible hours

Summer Flex Fridays

Focus Fridays

Well-being day

Job summary

Zebra Technologies in Penang, Malaysia, is seeking a Supply Chain Planner II to secure memory components and manage international shipments. The role emphasizes continuous improvement, data-driven decisions, and cross-functional collaboration to ensure supply readiness.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and 2+ years of international supply chain experience, with strong analytical and communication skills and familiarity with Oracle systems. Hybrid work options are available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required in a related field.
• 2+ years of experience; international supply chain experience is a plus.
• Experience with materials planning, broker programs, and cross-functional collaboration is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Inventory Fulfillment: Facilitate and optimize the supply of critical memory components to Zebra partners, ensuring high availability and continuity.
• Program & Management: Oversee the operational execution of the Strategic Broker Buy Program, driving cost efficiency and mitigating shortages.
• Partner Relationship Management: Build and sustain strategic relationships with Zebra broker partners to improve supply chain agility.
• End-to-End Order & Logistics Execution: Manage order processing and international shipment logistics for critical hardware components.
• Operational Problem Solving: Provide high-level support to resolve system and setup bottlenecks, minimizing downtime.
• Business Intelligence & Analytics: Lead data collection and reporting to deliver actionable inventory and performance insights.
• Continuous Improvement & Project Leadership: Lead cross-functional projects to optimize supply chain processes and standardize systems.
• Cross-Functional Stakeholder Alignment: Coordinate with internal teams and external partners to align on supply chain goals.

Skills

Organize and prioritise work

Analytical and problem-solving

Interpersonal and communication

Oracle knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Oracle

Job description

Penang, Malaysia

Full time

JR102704

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 centers, 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 optimize the supply of critical memory components to authorized 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, minimizing 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 optimization, process standardization, 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 prioritize 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, and an annual companywide well-being day to promote revitalization and success.

AI Technology Statement:

Zebra Technologies leverages AI technology to evaluate job applications using objective, job-relevant criteria. This approach enhances efficiency and promotes fairness in the hiring process. However, every decision regarding interviews and hiring is made by our dedicated team, because we believe people make the best decisions about people. For more on how we use technology in hiring and how we process applicant data, see our Zebra Privacy Policy (https://www.zebra.com/us/en/about-zebra/company-information/legal/privacy-statement.html) .

Zebra provides the foundation for intelligent operations with an award-winning portfolio of connected frontline, asset visibility and automation solutions. Organizations globally across retail, manufacturing, transportation, logistics, healthcare, and other industries rely on us to deliver outcomes today while driving innovation for what's next. Together with our partners, we create new ways of working that improve productivity and empower organizations to be better every day. Learn more at zebra.com .

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