Planner II

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UCT is looking for a talented Planner II to join us in Malaysia!

The Planner is responsible for developing and executing production plans aligned with customer demand, ensuring timely shipments, and managing work orders through completion. This role monitors build progress, mitigates material and scheduling risks, and maintains optimal WIP levels. Acting as a key liaison for ECO/CCB processes, the Planner collaborates cross-functionally to expedite critical parts and uphold operational KPIs. This position drives production efficiency and supports strategic reporting to enable informed decision-making across the organization.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Establish production build and completion plan per customer demand (given from CBO)


• Ensure customer shipment is met and coordinate with CBO on crating times.


• Track and monitor production progress and update the build status into production plan.


• Ensure WO is release per planned and close upon completion of manufacturing process.


• Materials AOS (CTB) and highlights for any AOS risk upfront for necessary actions on risk mitigation.


• Able to anticipate risk with acting upfront on risk mitigation (e.g. work around)


• Control WIP level management in production floor per KPI set.


• Work closely with materials team to expedite (critical) shortage parts ETA status.


• As a 1^st contact or production representative of CCB/ECO management. Work with production team to advise ECO to cut in date and delivery commit plan.


• Update OPS KPI - OTD, WIP Inventory, shipment risk summary and mitigation actions.


• Support others tasking and production analysis reports that assigned by the departmental manager/HOD.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Must be able to read technical drawings.


• Knowledge of program management tools and procedures. General knowledge of operations, including scheduling, procurement, manufacturing, test engineering, and quality systems.


• Experience with Semiconductor manufacturing is preferred.


• Proficient in Microsoft Excel.


• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.


• Ability to use ERP estimating systems such as Visual, Vista, Oracle, etc. MS Excel, Word and Access.


• Good communication skills and ability to interact with internal and external customers.


• Attention to detail and exceptional organization and follow up skills.

Educational/Certification Requirement:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering / Science / Mathematics / Materials / Industrial Engineering / Business Administration / Business Management 

Experience Requirement:

Work Experience:

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience


• Good interpersonal skills/ high sense of responsibility


• Able to multitask and task oriented.


• Good oral and written communication skills


• Proficient in MS Office


• Team Player

Physical Demands and Working Conditions: 

Criteria:

Work Environment:

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


• Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment.

Physical Demands :

• Ability to climb, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, walk, push, pull and grasp.


• Ability to lift over 25 lbs. with assistance.

• Ability to move arms, hands and fingers.


• Ability to sit for sustained periods of time.


• Required to have visual acuity to perform assigned tasks.

Environmental Exposure:

• Normal office

Ultra Clean Technology is proud to be an equal-opportunity employer. We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity and expression, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, union membership, covered veteran status, protected genetic information and any other characteristic protected under laws and regulations.