Planning Associate

Celestica

Scheduling Associate responsible for developing and maintaining production workflows at Celestica. Ensuring material availability and managing inventory levels for optimal operations.

Posted 7/22/2026full-timeJohor Bahru • 🇲🇾 MalaysiaJuniorMid-LevelWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in production planning, inventory management, and supply chain coordination, with a strong foundation in analytical problem-solving and strategic planning. Proficient in utilizing SAP and basic computer applications to enhance operational efficiency and ensure timely delivery.

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Production PlanningInventory ManagementSAP System ProficiencyAnalytical Problem-SolvingSupply Chain Coordination

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Hard Skills

Production Planning FundamentalsMaterials Requirements PlanningScheduling TechniquesManufacturing Control SystemsPurchasing PrinciplesStatistical AnalysisForecastingData TrackingDefect Rate MonitoringTime Management

Soft Skills

TeamworkStress ManagementAttention to DetailIndependent WorkGood Communication

Tools & Technologies

SAPMicrosoft WordMicrosoft ExcelMicrosoft PowerPoint

Industry Keywords

Supply Chain ManagementManufacturingLogisticsProduction WorkflowsElectronic Manufacturing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Develop and maintain production workflows, creating detailed schedules for manufacturing orders.
Monitor raw material and finished goods levels, forecast needs, and manage stock to avoid shortages or overstock.
Ensure availability of materials, equipment, and labor for smooth operations.
Work with sales, procurement, logistics, and production teams to align schedules with orders and supply chain realities.
Track output, defect rates, and on-time delivery, using data to identify issues and implement improvements.
Address unexpected issues like supply chain disruptions or production bottlenecks to keep the process on track.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor’s Degree in Supply Chain Management/Economics, Business Studies/Administration/Management, Marketing, Commerce/Logistic or equivalent
At least 1 years of working experience as a Production/Supply Planning Planner
Familiar with SAP system
Strong analytical and problem solving-skills
applicant must be willing to work in Senai
Preferably Junior Executives specializing in Purchasing/Inventory/Material & Warehouse Management or equivalent
Willing to learn, good time management, able handle stress, team work, work independently with minimum supervision
Basic knowledge of an electronic manufacturing environment, materials and processes
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 such as WORD, Excel, PowerPoint and multiple business applications.
Basic understanding of customer needs.
Good analytical and statistical skills.
Ability to plan strategically for the coordinated build and delivery of one or several products.
Ability to handle multiple tasks while maintaining attention to detail and accuracy and working under tight time deadlines.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Celestica is an equal opportunity employer.
Special arrangements can be made for candidates who need it throughout the hiring process.