Production Planning & Scheduling Specialist

Celestica Inc.; Richardson (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Celestica Inc. in Richardson, TX seeks a skilled planner to support production scheduling and materials planning. The role involves releasing shop orders, tracking builds, ensuring timely shipments, and maintaining data integrity to meet customer commitments.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, procure parts as needed, generate reports, and contribute to continuous improvement of planning processes. Four to six years of relevant experience and strong attention to detail are preferred.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of relevant experience in planning or related roles.
• Experience ensuring data integrity and meeting customer commits.
• Knowledge of production planning, scheduling and MRP techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers.

Responsibilities

• Assist in releasing shop orders and tracking builds with manufacturing.
• Maintain data integrity and ensure orders close and commitments met.
• Perform materials requirements planning for lower value components.
• Coordinate production lines and schedules with manufacturing.
• Prepare and distribute customer-focused reports and dashboards.

Skills

Data entry

10-key

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Problem solving

Time management

Cross-functional coordination

Education

Additional courses after High School or equivalent

Tools

MRP systems

ERP systems

Basic computer applications

Job description

Celestica Inc. in Richardson, TX seeks a skilled planner to support production scheduling and materials planning. The role involves releasing shop orders, tracking builds, ensuring timely shipments, and maintaining data integrity to meet customer commitments.

You will collaborate with manufacturing, procure parts as needed, generate reports, and contribute to continuous improvement of planning processes. Four to six years of relevant experience and strong attention to detail are preferred.