Planning Associate

Celestica Inc.; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica Inc. in Richardson, TX is seeking a Planning Associate to support production scheduling and material planning. The role involves coordinating forecasts, MPS/MRP inputs, and alignment of orders with scheduling, while growing proficiency in ERP systems.

You will consolidate forecasts, validate MPS/MRP data, manage product parameters, and assist with end-of-life planning. This entry-level position emphasizes accuracy, multi-tasking, and effective communication with internal and external

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.
• 0–2 years of relevant experience.
• Basic knowledge of production planning fundamentals, scheduling & MRP techniques.
• Familiarity with ERP or office software and ability to learn new systems.
• Strong data entry, math, and written/verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide entry-level professional support in planning a production schedule.
• Consolidate forecasts and input/validate MPS/MRP data.
• Manage parameters and reporting for designated products.
• Align customer purchase orders with production schedules.
• Coordinate shop order releases and material kitting requirements.
• Identify parts shortages and expedite material or substitutions.
• Track shipments to meet committed dates and notify planners of issues.
• Assist with End-of-Life analysis and action plans.

Skills

Production planning basics

MRP/ERP

Purchasing principles

Data entry & 10-key

Communication skills

Office software

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

ERP

Office applications

Job description

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Planning Associate

Date: Jul 6, 2026

General Overview

Functional Area: Supply Chain Management (SCM)
Career Stream: Planning & Inventory(SCM_PNIV)
Role: Associate
Job Title: Planning Associate
Job Code: ASS-SCM-PLAN
Band: Level 06
Direct/Indirect Indicator: Indirect

Summary

Detailed Description

Performs tasks such as, but not limited to, the following:

• Provides entry-level professional support in the planning of a production schedule for a designated product(s).
• Consolidates customer forecasts; performs Master Production Schedule (MPS) / Materials Requirements Planning (MRP) inputting and validation.
• Has responsibility for parameter management and reporting for designated products.
• Ensures alignment of customer purchase orders with production scheduling.
• Assists with product End-of-Life analysis and development of action plans.
• Coordinates shop order releases and materials kitting requirements.
• Identifies parts shortages and works with appropriate people to expedite material and/or approve material substitution.
• Tracks shipments according to commit date to customer and notifies Planner of potential issues/problems.
• Provides Return Material Authorization (RMA) approvals.
• Basic knowledge of production planning fundamentals, scheduling, materials requirements planning techniques and manufacturing control systems
• Basic knowledge of purchasing principles, techniques and philosophies.
• Knowledge of basic computer applications and the ability to learn and use multiple applications specific to this department including the ERP and office systems.
• Basic understanding of specific customer needs.
• Basic math, data entry and 10-key skills.
• Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and working under tight time deadlines.
• Ability to evaluate, prioritize and problem solve a variety of tasks to ensure their timely and accurate completion.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing, with a wide variety of internal and external customers.

Physical Demands

• Duties of this position are performed in a normal office environment.
• Duties may require extended periods of sitting and sustained visual concentration on a computer monitor or on numbers and other detailed data.
• Repetitive manual movements (e.g., data entry, using a computer mouse, using a calculator, etc.) are frequently required.

Typical Experience

• Zero to two years of relevant experience.

Typical Education

• Bachelor's degree in related field, or consideration of an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Educational requirements may vary by geography.

Notes

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties and responsibilities of the position. Employees are held accountable for all duties of the job. Job duties and the % of time identified for any function are subject to change at any time.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Celestica’s policy on equal employment opportunity prohibits discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, marital status, veteran or disability status, or other characteristics protected by law.
This policy applies to hiring, promotion, discharge, pay, fringe benefits, job training, classification, referral and other aspects of employment and also states that retaliation against a person who files a charge of discrimination, participates in a discrimination proceeding, or otherwise opposes an unlawful employment practice will not be tolerated. All information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Nearest Major Market: Dallas
Nearest Secondary Market: Fort Worth
Job Segment: Supply Chain Manager, Data Entry, Supply Chain, Supply, ERP, Operations, Administrative, Technology