6592 - Planner

Job overview:

The Planner is responsible for coordinating and executing production planning activities to ensure timely delivery of products in line with customer requirements and production capabilities. This role involves developing and maintaining production schedules, monitoring material availability, and collaborating closely with procurement, production, engineering, and customer service teams. The Planner plays a critical role in balancing supply and demand, optimizing inventory levels, and minimizing production downtime. A strong focus on accuracy, communication, and proactive problem-solving is essential to ensure smooth operations within a high-mix, fast-paced electronics manufacturing environment.

Job Description:

• Develop and maintain detailed production schedules based on customer demand and production capacity.
• Monitor and manage Material Requirements Planning (MRP) to ensure material availability for production.
  
• Coordinate with Procurement, Warehouse, and Production teams to align material flow with production schedules.
• Track work-in-progress (WIP) and ensure timely completion of production orders.
• Communicate with Sales and Customer Service teams to provide accurate delivery timelines and updates.
• Optimize inventory levels to avoid shortages or excess stock.
  
• Manage and update planning parameters (e.g., lead time, lot size, safety stock).
• Review and adjust plans in response to changes in forecast, customer orders, or production capacity.
  
• Analyze planning KPIs such as on-time delivery, inventory turnover, and capacity utilization.

Job Requirements:

• Bachelors Degree in Supply Chain Management, Business Administration, Engineering, or a related field.
• Minimum 24 years of experience in production planning or materials planning, preferably in an electronics manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of MRP/ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or equivalent).
• Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office tools; experience with data analysis tools is an advantage.
• Familiar with production scheduling, inventory control, and supply chain processes.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to manage dynamic production demands.
• Good understanding of BOM (Bill of Materials), lead time planning, and capacity planning.
• Experience in New Product Introduction (NPI) planning is a plus.