Planning Associate

Celestica Inc.; Richardson (TX); Hybrid; USD 48.000 - 62.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Celestica Inc. in Richardson, TX invites applications for a Planning Associate to support production scheduling and materials planning. You will consolidate forecasts, input MPS/MRP data, and coordinate with teams to align orders with schedules in a fast-paced environment.

The position requires up to two years of relevant experience and a Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent. Strong attention to detail and basic ERP/office system skills are essential.

Qualifikationen

• Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Zero to two years of relevant experience.
• Educational requirements may vary by geography.

Aufgaben

• Provide entry-level professional support in planning a production schedule for designated products.
• Consolidate customer forecasts; input and validate MPS/MRP data.
• Manage parameter reporting for designated products.
• Ensure alignment of customer purchase orders with production scheduling.
• Assist with product End-of-Life analysis and action plans.
• Coordinate shop order releases and materials kitting requirements.
• Identify parts shortages and expedite material or approve substitutions.
• Track shipments to the customer and notify planners of issues.
• Provide Return Material Authorization (RMA) approvals.
• Learn ERP and office systems; apply basic math and 10-key skills.

Kenntnisse

Production planning

MPS input

MRP input

ERP systems

Data entry

Communication

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree (related field)

Equivalent education/experience

Tools

ERP

Office software

Jobbeschreibung

Planning Associate

Date: Sep 8, 2026

06 - Planning Associate 1
Hiring Manager: Bradley Denniston
Band: 06
Region: Americas
Country: USA
State/Province: Texas
City: Richardson

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

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
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