プランナー/ Planner

A global manufacturing company is looking for a Planner. The selected candidate will develop production schedules based on customer demand, coordinate materials and resources, manage shipment commitments, and drive continuous improvements across planning and fulfilment processes.

Responsibilities:

• Plan, organise, control, and execute production schedules for designated products, including programme coordination
• Develop production schedules based on actual and forecasted customer demand, product demand profiles, and customer requirements
• Analyse capacity, board cycle times, urgency, material availability, and other inputs to determine production schedules
• Assess the impact of customer scheduling on line scheduling, procurement, logistics, and shipping
• Ensure the quality and integrity of information used to generate materials requirements plans
• Revise production plans based on actual performance versus plan
• Manage engineering change issues to minimise cost exposure, excess materials, and customer shipment risks
• Support new product introductions and product transfers through materials planning and analysis
• Communicate materials availability to support build plans throughout the product life cycle
• Monitor customer volume fluctuations and determine required materials
• Provide procurement teams with information on demand variances
• Develop and communicate short- and long-term customer shipment commitments
• Coordinate resources to meet shipment commitments and develop recovery plans for missed shipments
• Review and report on product inventory, inventory exposure, backlog, availability, and on-time delivery
• Lead continuous improvement of planning processes and support the development of fulfilment processes and best practices
• Provide training, guidance, and support to less experienced employees

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent in a related field
• 2-4 years of experience in a relevant field
• Basic knowledge of electronic manufacturing environments, materials, and processes
• Basic knowledge of production planning, scheduling, materials requirements planning techniques, and manufacturing control systems
• Basic knowledge of purchasing principles, techniques, and philosophies
• Knowledge of computer applications including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and multiple business applications
• Basic understanding of customer needs
• Professional level Japanese and English

About the Company:

A global manufacturing and technology company providing design, engineering and supply chain solutions for advanced products across diverse industries. Employees benefit from career growth, professional development and opportunities within an innovative and collaborative workplace.

Keywords:

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Job Ref: 88HTRR