Planner

As a Production Planner, you will take charge of planning for both new and existing products, overseeing the entire process from initiation to customer fulfillment. Collaborating closely with manufacturing sites and internal stakeholders, you will drive planning milestones and deliverables to meet and exceed customer requirements.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct daily production planning, reviewing statuses, and providing necessary updates.
• Review daily material shortages and expedite buyers to meet demand, minimizing disruptions.
• Coordinate seamlessly with internal stakeholders including Manufacturing, Logistics, and Customer Service, for smooth operations.
• Identify, negotiate, and proactively resolve conflicts with different departments related to materials availability, capacity, and order promise integrity.
• Review Material Requirements Planning (MRP) execution to ensure data accuracy.
• Reconcile supply and demand to maintain accurate production schedules.
• Approve and review Engineering Change Orders (ECO) for materials impact.
• Update Bills of Materials (BOM) as required and adjust production schedules accordingly.
• Prepare comprehensive reports on production performance, highlighting issues and bottlenecks.
• Utilize data analysis to drive informed decision-making and process improvement.

Requirements:

• Minimum of a Diploma in Supply Chain or a related field.
• Possess at least 5 years of relevant experience in supply chain or production planning, preferably 5 years of experience in semiconductor/manufacturing industries.
• Exhibit strong problem-solving skills, addressing challenges effectively.
• Perform well under pressure, thriving in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Able to work with minimum supervision, displaying a proactive approach.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills to facilitate effective collaboration.
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint for data analysis and reporting.
• Knowledge of VB & Power BI tools is an added advantage.
• Show interest in process improvement, contributing to the enhancement of planning processes.