Supply Chain Planner, Senior

Zebra Technologies (M) Sdn Bhd; Penang; Hybrid; MYR 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work

Flexible hours

Summer Flex Fridays

Focus Fridays

Well-being day

Job summary

Zebra Technologies (M) Sdn Bhd in Penang invites a Senior Supply Chain Planner to join our regional team. You will deploy supply chain models, develop schedules, and collaborate with global planners and operations.

The role emphasizes continuous improvement, cross-functional work, and delivering value for internal/external customers. A Bachelor's degree and 5+ years in international supply chain are preferred; hybrid work options available.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of experience; International supply chain experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Support and actively participate in deployment of supply chain model within region.
• Plan and develop supply schedule to keep sufficient inventory positions to support material requirements of internal or external customers.
• Regularly review and adjust demand plan with internal stakeholders.
• Apply Zebra’s procedures to resolve issues and mitigate constraints impacting supply plan including capacity, transportation, and order-management errors.
• Monitor open purchase orders to ensure on time deliveries; partner with Demand planners/Global Planners to resolve demand relevant issues.
• Escalate shortages within the broader supply chain organization and work to support resolution.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships and communications with key cross functional stakeholders to confirm production / shipping schedules.
• Perform ad-hoc analysis as needed.
• Participate in cross-functional projects as a representative of the supply chain function.

Skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

MS Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Oracle

Job description

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

As a member of our global supply chain organization, you will experience an environment where our values for innovation, operational excellence, and a commitment to making a positive impact come to life. Our customer first approach and agility enable us to leverage the creativity of the team to adapt swiftly to challenges and create exceptional value for those we serve. Collaboration and teamwork are at the heart of our operations. We drive an operating model and value set where accountability to one another is genuine and executed with consistency, knowing that we succeed as one. Together, we inspire one another, embrace continuous improvement, and make a meaningful impact! 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 Senior Supply Chain Planner 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.

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.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Support and actively participate in deployment of supply chain model within region.
• Plan and develop supply schedule to keep sufficient inventory positions to support materialrequirements of internal or external customers.
• Regularly review and adjust demand plan with internal stakeholders.
• Applies Zebra’s procedures to resolve issues and mitigate constraints impacting supply plan includingcapacity, transportation, and order-management errors.
• Monitor open purchase orders to ensure on time deliveries; partner with Demand planners/Global Planners toresolve demand relevant issues.
• Escalate shortages within the broader supply chain organization and work to support resolution.
• Develop and maintain strong working relationships and communications with key cross functionalstakeholders to confirm production / shipping schedules.
• Perform ad-hoc analysis as needed.
• Participate in cross-functional projects as a representative of the supply chain function.

Job Requirements

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required, Business, Supply Chain, Finance, or related field preferred
• Work Experience: 5+ years of experience; International Supply Chain experience is service and/or manufacturing is 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
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel

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.